How often are 7-seater SUV models inspected?
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For the first six years, inspections are conducted every two years. From the sixth to the fifteenth year, inspections are required annually. For models older than 15 years, inspections are required every six months. Here is some information about annual inspections: 1. Annual inspection, commonly referred to as 'annual review' in colloquial terms, means a routine examination conducted on a yearly basis. 2. Annual inspection refers to the safety examination of a vehicle conducted every year or every two years. This includes a comprehensive check of components such as the horn, brakes, axle weight, chassis, ignition system, lighting system, exhaust system, and license plate installation. 3. Annual inspections can be conducted up to three months in advance, which helps avoid long waiting times during the inspection process.
I've been driving this seven-seater SUV for five years now, and it just passed its annual inspection last year. According to regulations, new seven-seater SUVs require biennial inspections within the first six years, meaning mandatory on-site testing in the second and fourth years. Starting from the sixth year, annual inspections become mandatory - my neighbor's Highlander in its eighth year now has to visit the inspection station every year. Actually, it's best to conduct a comprehensive pre-inspection check on key items like lighting and brakes. Otherwise, you might get held up like my colleague last year who failed due to unqualified brake pads and had to revisit the repair shop. The inspection fee is only about 300-400 yuan, but remember to clear all traffic violations beforehand, otherwise they won't process your paperwork at all.
