How often should a 7-seater SUV undergo annual inspection?
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According to regulations, 7-seater vehicles and models with more than 7 seats require inspection every 2 years for the first 6 years, then annually for vehicles aged 6-15 years, and every 6 months for vehicles over 15 years old. Here is additional information: 1. Non-commercial passenger cars, including non-commercial cars, small and micro passenger vehicles, are exempt from inspection, except for minivans and vehicles with 7 or more seats. New vehicles within 6 years are exempt from on-site inspection but must apply for inspection marks every 2 years. 2. Eligible private cars registered after September 2012 can enjoy the exemption policy, requiring annual inspection thereafter. Vehicles aged 6 to 15 years must undergo on-site inspection once a year, while those over 15 years old require inspection every 6 months.
Now that the policy has changed, the annual inspection cycle for 7-seater SUVs is basically the same as that for 5-seater cars. For the first 6 years after purchasing a new car, there's no need to take it for an on-site inspection. Simply apply for the inspection label on the Traffic Management 12123 APP every two years with just a few clicks. After 6 years, you'll need to visit an inspection station, but only for the 6th and 10th years. For other years within the first 10 years, you can apply for the exemption label via the APP every two years. Key reminder: After the 2020 reform, 7-seater vehicles also enjoy a 6-year exemption from on-site inspections, so there's no need to worry about visiting the vehicle management office every year. However, for vehicles over 15 years old, remember to inspect them every six months. Extra care is needed when driving older cars.
Just experienced this myself. My 7-seater SUV underwent its first on-site inspection last year in its 7th year. According to regulations, new vehicles are exempt from on-site inspections for the first 6 years but must apply for an exemption decal. The 6th year requires mandatory on-site testing for emissions, lights, etc. After that, within 10 years, on-site inspections are required in the 8th and 10th years, while only electronic decals need to be applied for in the other two years. A crucial reminder here: Never assume that just applying via an app is enough. The supplementary page of the vehicle license clearly states the next inspection date. If overdue, you'll face a 3-point deduction and a 200-yuan fine upon discovery. A colleague of mine learned this the hard way—thinking the new policy meant no action was needed, only to find out during a vehicle transfer that they were three months overdue.
The annual inspection cycle mainly depends on the vehicle's age: 1. For the first 6 years after purchase, apply for an exemption inspection sticker every two years; 2. The 6th and 10th years require mandatory on-site testing; 3. For the years in between, normally apply for the sticker; 4. Vehicles aged 10-15 years must undergo on-site inspection once a year; 5. Vehicles over 15 years old require on-site inspection twice a year. Previously, seven-seater vehicles needed annual on-site inspections, but this is no longer required after the new policy in October 2020. However, note that further optimizations were made in October 2022, where vehicles aged 6-10 years only need on-site inspections in the 6th and 10th years. Before the inspection, it's advisable to check the brake lights and high beams yourself to avoid unnecessary trips.
