How many times a year should a private car be inspected after 15 years?
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Private cars after 15 years need to be inspected twice a year. Here is the relevant introduction about vehicle annual inspection: 1. Time: For small cars and blue license plate minivans, within the first six years after new car registration, they need to be inspected every two years; after six years, it becomes once a year; after ten years, once a year; and after fifteen years, twice a year. For trucks, after registration, they need to be inspected once a year, and after ten years, twice a year. 2. Regulations: If a vehicle is found by traffic police on the road without annual inspection, the owner will be fined or the vehicle will be impounded. At the same time, in the insurance contract, vehicles that have not been inspected in time are considered unqualified, and once a car accident occurs, no compensation will be provided.
With more experience in driving older cars, I know that once a private car exceeds 15 years, it needs to undergo two annual inspections, usually one in the first half of the year and another in the second half, with an interval of about six months. This regulation is quite reasonable, as older cars tend to have more issues. For example, my 18-year-old car was found to have severely worn brake pads during last month's inspection—fortunately, they were replaced in time. The annual inspection not only checks safety but also exhaust emissions to prevent severe urban pollution. I recommend regular maintenance and checking lights and tires before the inspection, and ensuring the car isn't too dirty to affect the test. Booking an appointment at a nearby inspection station saves time from queuing. The cost isn't high, around a hundred yuan per inspection, but making two trips is better than risking an accident. Safety first—never cut corners or be lazy.
