How often are commercial-to-private vehicles inspected annually?

[LilahMarie]

Commercial-to-private sedans must undergo inspection once a year within the first 5 years; after exceeding 5 years, they require inspection every 6 months. Process for converting commercial to private use: When a vehicle is required to exit ride-hailing operations as per regulations, the local taxi administration authority will cancel the "Online Car-hailing Transport Permit" and provide the relevant vehicle information to the public security authorities through information exchange for verification when the vehicle owner applies for a change of registration. Annual inspection considerations: The timing of the annual inspection is based on the month of vehicle registration. Additionally, the expiration date (indicating when inspection is due) is printed on the supplementary page of the driving license and on the back of the "Inspection" label affixed to the windshield. Inspection stations typically have fewer visitors at the beginning of the month and more at the end, so it's advisable to schedule inspections for early in the month to avoid queues and save time.

[ClaraDella]

Last year I bought a decommissioned taxi converted for private use, only 3 years old, which doesn’t require physical inspections at all—just renew the inspection decal every two years via the traffic management app, saving time and effort. Compared to the monthly inspections when I drove it commercially, this is much easier. Now, as a non-commercial vehicle, the inspection schedule is based on the car’s age: exempt for the first 6 years, renew the certificate every two years; inspections every two years from 6 to 10 years; annual inspections after 10 years; and twice a year for vehicles over 15 years old. I recommend updating the paperwork promptly after decommissioning to avoid penalties due to delays. Remember, the car’s age is counted from the first registration date—consult experienced mechanics to avoid unnecessary hassles.

[Ella]

As a seasoned driver with over 20 years of experience, I've owned several commercial-to-private converted vehicles, like my 8-year-old minivan. After conversion, it requires biennial inspections at testing stations. The rules make sense - phased inspections by vehicle age ensure safety, especially for ex-commercial vehicles with heavy prior usage. The frequency matches private cars: 0-6 years exempt from inspections (just license renewal); 6-10 years biennial inspections; 10-15 years annual; semiannual after 15 years. Remember to check brakes and lights before inspections - saves money and gives peace of mind.

[AnaFitz]

When I was a newbie, I mistakenly bought a used car that had been converted from commercial to non-commercial use, and it was already 12 years old. I have to take it for an annual inspection every year. The mechanic taught me the unified standards for non-commercial vehicles: vehicles aged 0 to 6 years are exempt from on-site inspection, only requiring a license renewal; 6 to 10 years require biennial inspections; 10 to 15 years require annual inspections; and those over 15 years require double the frequency. After the conversion to non-commercial use, don’t delay this matter; arranging it early will save you trouble.