How often should a car undergo annual inspection after six years?
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After six years, a car must undergo an annual inspection every year. According to the Implementation Regulations of the Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China, small and micro non-operational passenger vehicles must be inspected every two years within the first six years. After six years, they must be inspected annually. For vehicles over fifteen years old, inspections are required every six months. The contents of the vehicle annual inspection include: 1. Whether the vehicle's appearance (including body paint, added foot pedals, replaced exhaust systems, and custom patterns) matches the information on the vehicle registration certificate; 2. Whether the vehicle's frame number and engine number match those on the vehicle registration certificate; 3. Whether the exhaust emissions, braking performance, and lighting intensity and deviation meet the relevant standards.
I just drove my car for six full years, and I remember that in the first six years, it only needed an annual inspection every two years. Now that it's reached its seventh year, it has to be inspected every year, which feels much tighter in terms of time. Actually, this rule is quite common—most cities have similar regulations. The main reason is that as a car ages, its parts wear out faster, such as the brakes and emission system, which are prone to issues. Regular inspections help avoid risks on the road. I once had an older car that I forgot to inspect on time, and as a result, I was fined 200 yuan and got penalty points—it was such a hassle. So, I recommend setting a reminder on your phone in advance or scheduling an appointment with a repair shop to save yourself the trouble. Also, don’t slack on regular maintenance, like changing the oil—it can improve the chances of passing the inspection. After all, safety comes first, and each inspection only takes about half a day to complete.
