How many years later does a compact car require two inspections per year?
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Compact cars require two inspections per year after 15 years. Documents needed for vehicle inspection: original driver's license, copy of compulsory traffic insurance, copy of agent's ID card, and the vehicle. Inspection content: check whether the engine, chassis, body and its accessories are clean, complete and effective, whether the paint surface is uniform and beautiful, whether the main assemblies have been replaced, and whether they are consistent with the initial inspection records; check whether the vehicle's braking performance, steering control, lights, exhaust and other safety performance meet the requirements of the technical conditions for safe operation of motor vehicles; check whether the vehicle has been modified, remodeled, or transformed, whether the driver's license, license plate, and all vehicle file registrations are consistent with the vehicle condition, whether there are any changes, and whether approval and change procedures have been completed; check whether the license plate, driver's license, and enlarged license plate characters printed on the vehicle are damaged, altered, or illegible, and whether they need to be replaced.
As my small sedan gets older, it requires more frequent inspections. Generally, after a car reaches 10 years of age, regulations require it to be inspected twice a year, mainly due to safety concerns as the vehicle ages. My own car is 12 years old now, so I have to take it to the inspection station every spring and winter. It's quite a hassle, but there's no way around it. Components like headlights and brakes tend to develop issues after prolonged use, and skipping regular checks could lead to serious problems, especially on highways. I've seen discussions on forums questioning why the 10-year mark is set as the threshold—it's likely a safety policy benchmark, considering that by then, wear and tear accumulate significantly, with issues like battery corrosion and wiring degradation becoming common. Personally, I make sure to regularly maintain my car at the shop, changing the oil and such, which can slightly delay inspection needs but doesn't exempt me from the rules. All things considered, spending around 100-200 yuan per inspection isn't much, and the time invested is worth it for safety.
