How many times a year should a car over 15 years old be inspected?
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For cars over 15 years old, the annual inspection is required twice a year. According to the regulations of the Road Traffic Safety Law Implementation Ordinance: 1. For passenger transport vehicles, within the first 5 years, an annual inspection is required once a year; for those over 5 years old, inspection is required every 6 months. 2. For cargo vehicles and large or medium-sized non-passenger transport vehicles, within the first 10 years, an annual inspection is required once a year; for those over 10 years old, inspection is required every 6 months. 3. Small and micro non-passenger transport vehicles are exempt from inspection for the first 6 years, but must apply for an inspection mark every two years. Currently, cross-region annual inspection is allowed. The procedure for cross-region entrusted inspection requires the vehicle owner to first apply to the original registration location before proceeding with the annual review, and an application must be submitted to the vehicle management office of the original registration location every year.
I’ve been driving an old car for 16 years, and experience tells me that vehicles over 15 years old must undergo an annual inspection. The policy is clear: to ensure road safety, older car parts are prone to wear and tear, such as brake disc wear or dimming lights, and the inspection helps identify these issues in time. Every time I go to the testing station, they check braking performance, light brightness, emissions compliance, and the steering system—only after passing do they issue the inspection sticker. I think it’s a good system. I usually pay attention to maintenance, like changing the oil and checking tire pressure, so the inspection goes smoothly, saving money and hassle. Driving an old car this way feels secure, with no worries about unexpected breakdowns. Skipping the inspection could lead to accidents where insurance might refuse to cover the costs—definitely not worth the risk.
