How often are 7-seater vehicles inspected now?
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7-seater vehicles and models with more than 7 seats are inspected every 2 years for the first 6 years, annually for 7-seater vehicles aged 6-15 years, and every 6 months for 7-seater vehicles over 15 years old. Non-commercial small and mini passenger vehicles with 7-9 seats within 6 years are included in the exemption from inspection; for non-commercial small and mini passenger vehicles over 6 years but less than 10 years, the inspection frequency is adjusted from once a year to once every two years. The documents required for vehicle annual inspection are as follows: 1. Owner's ID card. 2. Original vehicle license. 3. Valid compulsory traffic insurance policy. 4. Current year's vehicle and vessel tax payment (or exemption) certificate (the vehicle and vessel tax certificate is usually included in the compulsory traffic insurance policy).
As a seasoned driver with ten years of experience behind the wheel of a seven-seater, I've just gone through the adjusted annual inspection cycle. Currently, non-commercial seven-seater private vehicles enjoy the same exemption from inspection for the first six years as five-seaters, but it's crucial to remember that an on-site inspection is mandatory in the sixth year. After that, inspections are required every two years until the tenth year, meaning you'll need to take your vehicle to the inspection station in both the eighth and tenth years. Post the tenth year, annual inspections kick in, and after fifteen years, it's biannual checks. Last month during my inspection, I noticed the new policy has done away with the environmental protection label—now, only the annual inspection sticker remains on the windshield. Everyone, don't forget to keep a digital copy of your compulsory traffic insurance policy on your phone for backup.
