How Often Do Small Cars Need to Undergo Inspection?
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Vehicle inspection frequency is determined based on the type of vehicle. Except for family cars that are exempt from inspection for the first 6 years, other vehicle types must undergo inspections according to the specified schedule. Below are the relevant details: 1. Specific Rules: Operational passenger vehicles must be inspected once a year within the first 5 years; after reaching or exceeding 5 years, they must be inspected every 6 months. Trucks and large or medium-sized non-operational passenger vehicles must be inspected once a year within the first 10 years; after reaching or exceeding 10 years, they must be inspected every 6 months. Motorcycles must be inspected once every 2 years within the first 4 years; after reaching or exceeding 4 years, they must be inspected once a year. Dedicated school buses must be inspected every 6 months from the date of registration. Non-dedicated school buses must be inspected every 6 months after obtaining the school bus license plate. 2. Notes: When providing the vehicle registration certificate and the compulsory third-party liability insurance policy, the vehicle safety technical inspection agency must conduct the inspection, and no additional conditions may be imposed by any unit. If the vehicle meets the national safety technical standards, the traffic management department of the public security authority must issue an inspection compliance mark.
I just had my compact car inspected last year. According to current regulations, small non-commercial vehicles don't require on-site inspections within the first six years - just an online procedure every two years to obtain the inspection decal. But if the vehicle is between six to ten years old, you'll need a biennial inspection at the testing station to check critical components like brakes and lights. For vehicles over ten years, annual inspections are mandatory, and those exceeding fifteen years require semi-annual checks. During my last inspection, the technician mentioned common failure points include dim lights or worn brake pads, reminding everyone to monitor vehicle conditions regularly rather than waiting for issues to arise - it's both cost-effective and safer. The inspection also includes an emissions test to ensure environmental compliance, which is quite considerate. I usually book inspections via mobile apps to save time. Ultimately, cars are like people - regular 'check-ups' keep them running smoothly.
