How Many Years Can a New Car Be Exempt from Inspection?

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LenaRose
09/03/25 7:20am
New cars are exempt from inspection for six years, during which they can enjoy two opportunities for exemption from on-site vehicle inspection. Owners of new cars that qualify for exemption only need to collect the annual inspection sticker every two years during the exemption period, without having to undergo on-site inspection. If the vehicle does not qualify for exemption, it must undergo annual inspection according to the relevant regulations for motor vehicle inspection. The following are the specific conditions for the six-year exemption policy for new cars: 1. The motor vehicle must be a non-commercial vehicle; 2. The vehicle's approved passenger capacity must be six or fewer; 3. The vehicle type specified on the driving license must be a sedan, micro ordinary passenger car, micro off-road passenger car, small ordinary passenger car, small off-road passenger car, or small special passenger car; 4. The registration date must be after September 1, 2010; 5. The vehicle must meet all the above conditions and must not have been involved in any traffic accidents causing casualties during the exemption period.
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EthanMarie
09/15/25 8:38am
I remember being most concerned about the inspection exemption when buying a new car. According to regulations, new vehicles are exempt from on-site inspections for the first 6 years, but you need to apply for the inspection label online in the 2nd and 4th years. By the 6th year, you must drive to an inspection station, then get another exemption in the 8th year, followed by an on-site inspection in the 10th year. Vehicles older than 10 years require annual inspections. This policy mainly applies to non-commercial private vehicles with 9 seats or fewer - vehicles like pickup trucks or commercial vans don't qualify. I recommend setting up an annual inspection reminder calendar on your phone to avoid missing deadlines, as late inspections can result in point deductions and fines. Even during exemption periods, drivers should regularly check their vehicle's condition and not neglect maintenance just because inspections aren't required.
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