How many times should a sedan be inspected annually after 15 years?
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Small passenger vehicles should undergo 2 annual inspections after 15 years. Motor vehicles must undergo safety technical inspections according to the following schedule from the date of registration: 1. Commercial passenger vehicles: once a year within 5 years; every 6 months after exceeding 5 years. 2. Trucks and large passenger vehicles: once a year within 10 years; every 6 months after exceeding 10 years. 3. Small and mini non-commercial passenger vehicles: once every 2 years within 6 years; once a year after exceeding 6 years; every 6 months after exceeding 15 years.
The current policies are much more favorable for owners of older vehicles. I remember when my old car, bought fifteen years ago, turned fifteen, I was worried about the hassle of annual inspections. But after the new regulations came out last October, it was changed to just one inspection per year. It used to be such a hassle going to the inspection station every six months, but now it's much more convenient. However, it's important to note that even though inspections are less frequent, vehicle condition shouldn't be neglected. For example, I check things like lights and brake pads every month, since parts on older cars wear out faster. Last year during the inspection, the technician specifically reminded me that for older cars like mine, it's best to add an OBD test to ensure the exhaust emissions meet the standards.
