How many years before a new car is exempt from annual inspection?

[DiColin]

New cars are exempt from annual inspection for 6 years, with the following policy conditions: 1. The motor vehicle must be a non-commercial vehicle; 2. The vehicle's rated passenger capacity is 6 or fewer. Starting from November 20, 2020, non-commercial mini and small passenger vehicles with 7 to 9 seats are included in the exemption scope; 3. Vehicle types specified on the driving license: sedan (mini, compact, mid-size, full-size), mini ordinary passenger vehicle, mini off-road passenger vehicle, compact ordinary passenger vehicle, compact off-road passenger vehicle, compact special passenger vehicle; 4. Vehicles that underwent registration procedures within 4 years from the manufacturing date; 5. Meeting all the above conditions, and no fatal traffic accidents occurred during the exemption period.

[HarrisonLee]

I just bought a new car last year and was initially thrilled to hear about the exemption from inspection, only to later realize that 'exemption' doesn’t mean you can completely ignore it. For the first six years after registering a new car, it’s indeed exempt from on-site inspections, meaning you don’t have to drive to the inspection station and wait in line for checks. However, you still need to visit the vehicle management office or apply online for the inspection sticker every two years. A friend of mine forgot about this and ended up getting fined, which really wasn’t worth it. When applying, just bring your ID card, vehicle license, and other required documents—the whole process can take as little as ten minutes if everything goes smoothly. Additionally, if the car has been involved in a major accident or undergone modifications like changing the lights during the exemption period, it might no longer qualify for the exemption. I think this policy is great for commuters like me who drive every day, saving a lot of time and hassle. It’s important to regularly check the car’s condition during routine maintenance to avoid any issues down the line. After six years, the car will need to start undergoing formal on-site inspections, with the frequency gradually increasing, so it’s good to keep this in mind for future planning.

[LeBrandon]

As a veteran driver with over a decade of experience, let me explain the details about new vehicle inspection exemption. The exemption means that within six years after a new car's registration, it's exempt from comprehensive on-site inspections at testing stations. However, you must obtain the inspection decal every two years, whether through the DMV or traffic management apps. From my experience, it's best to prepare the required documents one month in advance to avoid expiration. There are conditions for exemption - for instance, the vehicle must have no outstanding traffic violations or major accident records, otherwise you'll still need to undergo on-site inspection. I've seen many novice car owners assume exemption means no obligations at all, only to waste time and get fined. After six years, inspection frequency changes to biennial on-site checks, then annually after ten years - you must maintain your vehicle's condition accordingly. I recommend doing annual self-checks of basic components like lights and tires as precaution against exemption invalidation. These rules exist for safety reasons, and become quite manageable once you're familiar with the process.

[MacMatteo]

The new vehicle exemption policy is quite straightforward. Newly registered vehicles are exempt from on-site inspections for the first six years, but an inspection decal must be applied for every two years. I've done it twice myself—just bring your ID and vehicle documents, and it's done. During the exemption period, you can use the car normally, but it must not have been involved in accidents or undergone modifications that could affect inspections. After six years, inspections become more frequent, such as every two years for the first decade. It's best to keep these rules in mind to easily manage your vehicle's status.