How early can a sedan's annual inspection be conducted?
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Sedan annual inspections can be conducted up to three months in advance. The inspection items include: 1. Checking whether the engine, chassis, body, and their attached equipment are clean, complete, and effective, whether the paint surface is uniform and aesthetically pleasing, whether the main assemblies have been replaced, and whether they match the initial inspection records; 2. Verifying whether the vehicle's braking performance, lighting, exhaust, and other safety features comply with relevant regulations; 3. Checking whether the vehicle has been modified, remodeled, or altered, and whether the driving license, license plate, and all vehicle registration records match the actual condition of the vehicle; 4. Inspecting whether the license plate, driving license, and the enlarged license plate characters printed on the vehicle are damaged, altered, or illegible, and whether they need to be replaced.
As an ordinary person who has been driving for over a decade, I think it's safest to handle the annual car inspection three months in advance. Last year, I learned the hard way by putting it off until there was only a week left, only to encounter the peak repair season—long queues, a whole day of waiting, and having to rush to update my insurance policy. Getting it done 90 days early helps avoid the rush and leaves time to fix minor issues like non-functioning lights or brakes. If there are problems, you can fix them and pass in one go. Nowadays, you can use mobile apps to book inspection stations, saving time and effort. Remember to handle it early to avoid a 200-yuan late fee and losing next year's insurance discount. Pay attention to regular maintenance while driving; don't rely solely on the annual inspection to spot issues. Safety comes first—being early never hurts.
