How often should a 5-seater undergo annual inspection?
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The frequency depends on the vehicle's age. For vehicles within 6 years, inspection is required every 2 years; for vehicles aged 7-15 years, inspection is required annually; and for vehicles over 15 years old, inspection is required every 6 months. Below are the specific details regarding vehicle annual inspections: 1. Passenger transport vehicles: Vehicles within 5 years require annual inspection; vehicles over 5 years old require inspection every 6 months. 2. Cargo vehicles and large/medium-sized non-passenger transport vehicles: Vehicles within 10 years require annual inspection; vehicles over 10 years old require inspection every 6 months. 3. Small and micro non-passenger transport vehicles: Vehicles within 6 years require inspection every 2 years; vehicles over 6 years old require annual inspection; vehicles over 15 years old require inspection every 6 months.
Our family's 5-seater car has been running for almost 15 years. According to regulations, new cars enjoy a 6-year exemption period, requiring only a biennial trip to the DMV to collect an inspection sticker, sparing the hassle of on-site testing. After that comes the critical phase: between years 6 and 10, a comprehensive annual inspection is required every two years; once the car exceeds 10 years up to 15 years, it shifts to mandatory annual inspections; for vehicles over 15 years old, extra caution is needed with biannual inspections. I find this necessary since older cars have more worn parts, and frequent checks ensure safety. I always mark the inspection dates on my phone calendar as a reminder, preparing the vehicle registration and insurance documents in advance, and choosing a weekday for the inspection station when it's less crowded to avoid queues. This habit helps prevent fines and point deductions, proving quite convenient.
