How often is the annual inspection for passenger cars?
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According to the regulations on motor vehicle annual inspections, small and micro non-operating passenger vehicles are inspected once every 6 years; after 6 years, they are inspected annually; and after 15 years, they are inspected every 6 months. Since family cars fall under the category of non-operating passenger vehicles, their inspection cycle is once every 6 years. During this period, owners only need to apply for the annual inspection label at the vehicle management office or online every two years. It is only at the 6th year that an on-site inspection is required. Below is additional information: 1. Vehicle annual inspection: This refers to a mandatory inspection for every vehicle that has obtained an official license plate and registration certificate, equivalent to an annual physical examination for the vehicle in accordance with the "Technical Conditions for the Safe Operation of Motor Vehicles." Vehicle annual inspections help promptly eliminate potential safety hazards, encourage better vehicle maintenance, and reduce the occurrence of traffic accidents. 2. Required documents for car annual inspection: 1) "Motor Vehicle Inspection Label Application Form" (not required to bring, provided on-site for direct filling); 2) Motor vehicle registration certificate; 3) Compulsory traffic insurance certificate; 4) Vehicle and vessel tax payment or tax exemption proof; 5) Owner's ID card; if handled by someone else, the agent must bring their own ID card.
I've owned my car for three years and just figured out the annual inspection cycle. For new passenger cars within the first six years, you only need to apply for an electronic inspection report via the traffic management app every two years, without visiting an inspection station. During this period, online operations are super convenient - just fill out a form and wait for approval. After six to ten years, a full vehicle inspection including chassis, lights, and emissions must be conducted at an offline inspection station every two years. Vehicles over ten years require annual inspections, and those over fifteen years need additional inspections. Handling it on time can avoid a 200 yuan fine and even affect insurance claims. Like my friend who got penalized with points deduction and extra costs for overdue inspection, I recommend setting mobile reminders in advance.
