How Many Years Is a New Car Exempt from Inspection?
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New cars fall under the 6-year inspection exemption policy. However, according to national regulations, owners still need to visit the vehicle management office every 2 years to apply for an annual inspection sticker. Failure to obtain this sticker is equivalent to not having the vehicle inspected. Certain documents are required to apply for the exemption. For private vehicles over 10 years old, the original inspection cycle still applies: once a year for vehicles aged 10 to 15 years, and every six months for vehicles over 15 years old. According to the opinions on strengthening and improving motor vehicle inspection work issued by the Ministry of Public Security and the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine, non-operational passenger cars and other small and mini passenger vehicles within 6 years are exempt from inspection on a trial basis. The exemption policy applies to non-operational passenger cars and other small and mini passenger vehicles, excluding vans and vehicles with 7 or more seats. If an operational motor vehicle passes the safety technical inspection within the specified inspection period, it does not need to undergo a repeat safety technical inspection.
I remember the excitement of buying a new car. The year before last, right after I picked up my car, I looked into the exemption policy. Now, new cars enjoy a six-year exemption from on-site inspections, meaning you don't have to drive to the inspection station and queue up every two years like with older cars. Instead, you just need to click a few times on the Traffic Management 12123 APP every two years to apply for an inspection label. I've tried it—it's all done online, saving a lot of time and effort. This policy only applies to private non-commercial passenger cars; large trucks don't qualify. My friend's car is almost six years old, and he reminded me to pay attention to vehicle maintenance—don't think the exemption means you can ignore issues like tire aging or lighting problems. After six years, you'll need to go for an on-site inspection every two years. I plan to book an inspection station in advance when my car reaches that age. This exemption policy really makes life easier for car owners and is more environmentally friendly too.
