How many times does a car need to be inspected annually after 10 years?

[MichaelLynn]

Vehicles over 10 years old require an annual inspection, while those over 15 years old need to be inspected every six months. Additional information: 1. The documents required for vehicle annual inspection include: the vehicle's driving license, valid compulsory insurance policy, the owner's ID card, and all traffic violation records must be cleared in advance. 2. According to the relevant provisions of the "Road Traffic Safety Law Implementation Regulations": (1) Operational passenger vehicles must be inspected once a year within 5 years; after 5 years, once every 6 months. (2) Trucks and large and medium-sized non-operational passenger vehicles must be inspected once a year within 10 years; after 10 years, once every 6 months. (3) Small and mini non-operational passenger vehicles must be inspected once every 2 years within 6 years; after 6 years, once a year; after 15 years, once every 6 months. (4) Motorcycles must be inspected once every 2 years within 4 years; after 4 years, once a year.

[AnthonyLynn]

My car is eleven years old now, and it has to go through the inspection station every year. I remember the first ten years required a check every two years, but after its tenth birthday, it became an annual inspection. Checking for violations and doing maintenance in advance is crucial—lights, brakes, everything needs to be inspected to pass. Last time, I got held up because the brake pads were too thin, wasting a trip. I recommend booking an appointment at a nearby inspection station a month in advance to avoid the end-of-month rush. The annual inspection fee varies by location—mine costs around 130 yuan each time and takes half a day. Older cars are reliable to drive, but the annual inspection is definitely more hassle than with a new car. Thankfully, it's only once a year.

[JudeDella]

Over the years working in the repair shop, I've seen too many car owners forget their annual inspection deadlines. For vehicles over ten years old, national regulations require an annual mandatory inspection. This is mainly because older cars are prone to electrical circuit aging and emission issues. Before the inspection, I recommend doing minor maintenance: change the engine oil, check the brake pads, and adjust headlight brightness. Once, a client's car failed reinspection three times due to faulty fog light connections. Nowadays, testing stations support online appointments—just bring your vehicle license and compulsory traffic insurance policy. Remember, late inspections incur a 200-yuan fine plus 3 demerit points, and insurance won't cover accidents if the inspection is overdue.

[VanAna]

My old Buick is in its twelfth year now and needs to go for the annual inspection every year. The process is actually quite simple: first, schedule an appointment time via the Traffic Management 12123 app, then drive to the inspection line and queue up. The staff will check items like emissions, lights, and brakes. The whole process takes about half an hour and costs 120 yuan. For cars over ten years old, the emissions test is often the biggest hurdle—it’s recommended to take a highway drive beforehand to clear out carbon deposits. Once, I saw an old Audi fail the emissions test three times due to excessive levels, and the owner was so anxious they were stomping their feet. Though the annual inspection is a hassle, it’s essential for safety.