How Many Years Are 7-Seater Vehicles Exempt from Inspection?
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7-seater vehicles are exempt from inspection for 6 years. Starting from November 20, 2020, 7-seater vehicles have been officially included in the exemption scope. For 7-seater vehicles within 6 years, when a biennial periodic inspection is required, the vehicle owner can directly apply to the traffic management department of the public security authority for the inspection label by providing the compulsory traffic accident liability insurance certificate, and the tax payment or exemption certificate for vehicle and vessel tax, without the need to undergo safety technical inspection at an inspection institution. Inspection cycle: For 7-seater vehicles over 6 years but under 10 years, the inspection cycle has been relaxed from once a year to once every two years, meaning only 2 on-site inspections are required within 10 years, specifically in the 6th and 8th years (also effective from November 20, 2020). For vehicles over 10 years, an annual inspection is required; for those over 15 years, a semi-annual inspection is required. For on-site inspections, 7-seater vehicle owners or agents need to bring their ID card, vehicle license, compulsory traffic insurance certificate, and vehicle and vessel tax payment certificate to the local vehicle inspection institution for the annual inspection. Inspection items mainly include vehicle detection, safety inspection, exhaust emission testing, etc. Newly added items now include appearance inspection, OBD check, fuel evaporation detection, and adjustment of pollutant emission limits.
Our family's 7-seater SUV has been with us for almost three years, just in time for the new policy: starting from 2020, the state mandates that non-commercial passenger vehicles with 9 seats or below are exempt from on-site inspections for the first six years, but must apply for an inspection exemption mark every two years, which can be done easily online. Since our car is mainly for family use, like taking the kids to school, this change has saved me a lot of time waiting in line. I remember under the old policy, 7-seater vehicles had to undergo on-site inspections every two years—now it's much easier. Of course, exemption from inspection doesn't mean we can ignore the vehicle's condition; I regularly check tire wear and lights to ensure safety. In short, for the first six years, new 7-seater vehicles are exempt from on-site inspections, after which they must be inspected every two years. I advise fellow car owners not to slack off and to update their insurance policies promptly, as inspection policies can have minor adjustments at any time. Keeping an eye on the latest notifications from the Traffic Management 12123 APP is very practical.
Just bought a 7-seater MPV, and as a new car owner, I took time to research the inspection exemption rules: Under the new policy, private vehicles with 9 seats or fewer are exempt from on-site inspections for the first six years, requiring only an online or in-person label collection every two years. My friend, who is an auto mechanic, mentioned that after the 2020 reform, 7-seaters finally enjoy the same treatment—previously, they had to go through inspections every two years. My car is only two years old, so I handled the label collection via an app, but I can’t be careless. I regularly check the engine oil level and brake pads since poor vehicle condition can lead to more accidents. The policy applies to non-commercial vehicles; company cars don’t get this benefit. Remember, once the car reaches six years, it must undergo on-site inspections, followed by regular maintenance. I’m also learning more about car insurance to avoid fines for violations.
