How often is vehicle inspection required?

[Brenda]

Small and micro non-commercial passenger vehicles require inspection every 2 years within the first 6 years, annually after exceeding 6 years, and every 6 months after exceeding 15 years. Commercial passenger vehicles must be inspected annually within the first 5 years and every 6 months after exceeding 5 years. Trucks and large/medium non-commercial passenger vehicles require annual inspection within the first 10 years. Vehicle annual inspection: Vehicle annual inspection refers to mandatory testing for all vehicles that have obtained official license plates and registration certificates, equivalent to an annual physical examination of the vehicle according to motor vehicle operational safety technical requirements. Purpose of annual inspection: Vehicle annual inspections can promptly eliminate potential safety hazards, encourage enhanced vehicle maintenance, and reduce the occurrence of traffic accidents.

[VonKeira]

Last year when I went for the annual inspection, I specifically researched it. Private cars are exempt from inspection for the first 6 years, but you need to collect the electronic inspection label every two years. Starting from the 6th year, the car must go through the inspection line. From 6 to 10 years, it's an inspection every two years, then from 10 to 15 years it becomes once a year, and for cars older than 15 years, you have to visit the inspection station every six months. Remember to bring your vehicle license and compulsory traffic insurance policy. Nowadays, many places allow you to make an appointment in advance to save queuing time. Don’t be late, not only will you be fined 200 yuan and deducted 3 points, but the insurance company may also refuse to compensate in case of an accident. My 8-year-old car just passed the inspection, which included checks on exhaust emissions, brakes, and lights. Handling any traffic violations beforehand will make the process much smoother.

[VonPatrick]

The vehicle inspection cycle depends on the vehicle's age. New cars are exempt from on-site inspections for the first 6 years, but you must apply for the compliance label on the 12123 platform every two years. My neighbor's car received a notice for inspection in its 7th year. Vehicles aged 6-10 years require inspection every two years, those over 10 years need annual checks, and older cars over 15 years must undergo inspection every six months. I heard there have been recent policy changes, with some differences in inspection items between new energy vehicles and traditional fuel vehicles. Before scheduling an inspection, it's best to check minor issues like lights and brake pads to avoid being sent back for re-inspection, which wastes both time and money. If overdue by more than three months, the system will automatically lock the vehicle's records.

[VanCharles]

The vehicle inspection cycle is linked to the age of the car. Vehicles within 6 years are exempt from on-site inspection but must obtain an inspection sticker every two years. For vehicles aged 6-10 years, inspection is required every two years. For vehicles aged 10-15 years, annual inspection is mandatory. Vehicles over 15 years old must undergo inspection every six months. Remember to handle any traffic violations in advance and bring the vehicle registration certificate and insurance policy. The inspection fee for small cars is around three hundred yuan. I just had my car inspected last month, and it failed the lighting and braking tests twice before passing. It turned out that the brake fluid had excessive water content. Nowadays, many inspection stations also operate on Saturdays for the convenience of working professionals.

[MacReagan]

Vehicle inspection frequency varies by age: For the first 6 years, obtain an electronic label biennially without on-site testing; starting from the 7th year, inspections at testing stations are required, with checks every 2 years for ages 6-10; annual inspections for ages 10-15; and semi-annual inspections for vehicles over 15 years old. My 12-year-old car is due this year, so I booked an inspection station via Alipay in advance. A reminder for modified car owners: altered headlights or exhaust systems may fail inspection. On the day, start with an emissions test, followed by brake and sideslip tests, and finish with chassis and lighting checks. After signing the inspection form, remember to pay and collect the electronic label via 12123 within three working days.

[CassandraMarie]

The vehicle annual inspection cycle mainly depends on the registration age. New cars enjoy exemption from inspection for the first six years but require collecting the inspection label every two years. From six to ten years, inspections are required biennially, then annually from ten to fifteen years, and vehicles over fifteen years old must undergo inspection every six months. I was once caught overdue for inspection, and the police issued a ticket and deducted points on the spot. Nowadays, the inspection process is quite smart: first, make an appointment via the 12123 APP, then on-site tasks like tracing the VIN and checking OBD fault codes take less than two hours in total. Remember to replace cracked wiper blades and burnt-out brake lights in advance, as these minor issues are the most common causes for reinspection.