How often should a car undergo annual inspection? How to conduct the annual inspection?
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After the implementation of the new vehicle inspection regulations, new private cars with 7 seats or below (including 7 seats) do not need to undergo annual inspection within the first 6 years. For cars older than 6 years but less than 10 years, the inspection is required every 2 years. The vehicle must undergo on-site inspection at the testing station during the 6th and 8th years. For private cars older than 10 years, the original inspection cycle still applies: cars between 10 and 15 years old must be inspected once a year, while cars older than 15 years must be inspected every six months. Below are the precautions for cars that have not undergone annual inspection: 1. Accident liability: For any traffic accidents caused by vehicles that have not participated in the annual inspection on time, the party involved will bear full or primary responsibility, and the insurance company will not be liable. This is because the insurance policy specifies that vehicles with expired inspection are among the objects of claim rejection. 2. Mandatory scrapping: According to the "Regulations on the Compulsory Scrapping Standards for Motor Vehicles", if a motor vehicle fails to obtain the inspection qualification mark for three consecutive inspection periods after the expiration of the inspection validity period, it will be compulsorily scrapped.
I've been dealing with old cars for years, and I can tell you that the key to inspection intervals depends on the vehicle's age: For new cars within the first six years, inspections are required every two years with exemption from on-site testing—just collect the inspection sticker for the windshield. Cars aged six to ten years must undergo on-site inspections every two years, checking details like brakes, lights, and emissions. Vehicles over ten years old need annual inspections, and those over fifteen years face even more hassle with inspections every six months—it's really not worry-free. The annual inspection process is straightforward, but preparation is key: Bring your vehicle license, ID card, and it's best to book an appointment via the Traffic Management 12123 App to save queue time. At the inspection station, pay a fee of over 100 yuan, wait for staff to check the car, pass the inspection, get stamped, and receive a new sticker. Before inspection, I always check the lights, tire pressure, and do some maintenance to ensure passing in one go—don’t forget to handle any traffic violations, or the trip is wasted. Safe driving is always the top priority; good vehicle condition saves a lot of trouble.
As a young car owner, my vehicle is only two years old and already benefits from the convenient policy where inspections are exempt from physical checks for the first six years, requiring only online procedures to receive the inspection decal. During annual inspections, I usually use an app to book an appointment at the testing station, and the process takes just over ten minutes. The procedure involves bringing my documents, where staff first check the exterior and lights, then test the brakes and emissions. If everything meets the standards, it's done. If not, repairs are needed, which can be time-consuming. The key is to check the car's condition in advance—like brake pad wear and ensuring emissions meet environmental standards—to avoid major hassles. The cost isn't high, around 150 RMB, and mobile payments make it convenient. Weekends are less crowded. A useful tip: don’t delay until the deadline, or you’ll face fines and penalty points. Safety is no small matter—plan ahead each year to avoid disrupting daily travel.
