How often does the Wuling Hongguang mini need vehicle inspection?
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Wuling Hongguang mini requires annual vehicle inspection. Below are the relevant details about vehicle annual inspection: Time: For small cars and blue license plate minivans, within the first six years after new vehicle registration, inspection is required every two years; after six years, it becomes an annual inspection; after ten years, it's an annual inspection, and after fifteen years, it's twice a year. For trucks, after registration, annual inspection is required; after ten years, it becomes twice a year. Regulations: If a vehicle is found by traffic police on the road without an annual inspection, the owner will be fined or the vehicle will be impounded. Additionally, in insurance contracts, vehicles that have not undergone timely annual inspection are considered unqualified, and no claims will be paid in the event of a car insurance accident.
I bought the Hongguang MINI last year and specifically asked a friend at the DMV. The new regulations are as follows: pure electric vehicles are also inspected according to the standards for ordinary passenger vehicles. For the first six years, no on-site inspection is required, but you need to obtain the electronic annual inspection label via the 12123 APP every two years. I just completed this on my phone last week, and it was super easy. Starting from the sixth year, on-site inspections are required—once every two years initially, and then annually from the tenth year onwards. Remember to check the registration date on your vehicle license for the annual inspection month, and you can handle it up to three months in advance. After 15 years, inspections are required every six months. Don’t let it expire—if caught by surveillance cameras, you’ll face points deduction and fines. Inspection fees vary by location; here it’s 200 yuan. Just prepare your compulsory insurance policy and ID card. Don’t worry, official DMVs are familiar with this car.
As a seasoned driver who has owned three Wuling vehicles, let me share the inspection rules for the Hongguang MINI. The key factor is the vehicle's age: for 1-6 years, it's exempt from physical inspection—just apply for the electronic label via the Traffic Management 12123 app with a few clicks. For 7-10 years, a biennial inspection is required, involving on-site tests for lights, brakes, etc. From 10-15 years, annual inspections are mandatory, and beyond 15 years, inspections are required every six months. I recommend checking tire wear and the brake system before the annual inspection, as these are common failure points. Wuling service centers are well-stocked with parts, so you can get the inspection passed and receive the compliance label in half a day. Remember to clear any outstanding traffic violations beforehand, as the inspection requires all violations to be resolved.
