
A five-seater sedan should undergo inspection every two years after the initial six-year period. Below are the new regulations for vehicle inspections: 1. Expanded scope of exempted motor vehicle inspections: In addition to the existing exemption for non-operational small and micro passenger vehicles with six seats or fewer within six years, non-operational small and micro passenger vehicles with 7 to 9 seats (excluding minivans) within six years are now also included in the exemption. For non-operational small and micro passenger vehicles (excluding minivans) that are over six years but less than ten years old, the inspection frequency is adjusted from once a year to once every two years. 2. Optimized application conditions for medium and large passenger and truck driving licenses: The minimum age requirement for applying for a large passenger vehicle or tractor driving license is lowered from 26 and 24 years old to 22 years old, respectively. The maximum age limit for applying for medium and large passenger and truck driving licenses is raised from 50 years old to 60 years old.

I've specifically looked into this issue. The annual inspection policy for private cars after six years is actually quite user-friendly. Starting from the seventh year, you don't have to go through the hassle every year. The eighth year is directly exempt from on-site inspection—just apply for the electronic label on the Traffic Management 12123 app. However, the ninth year requires a full inspection at the testing station, covering lights, brakes, and emissions. The key point is the tenth year: after passing this inspection, you'll need to visit the testing station every six months. A reminder to everyone: make sure to handle any traffic violations beforehand and bring your vehicle license and the copy of compulsory traffic insurance. My neighbor wasted a trip last month because they didn't check for violations. Also, for those who just renewed their insurance, pay attention to the policy's effective date—if it coincides with the annual inspection, bring the paper insurance policy along.

Vehicle maintenance becomes particularly crucial after six years, and I recommend saving this inspection schedule: The seventh year is hassle-free with no on-site check required, but remember to collect your electronic label in the eighth year. The ninth year mandates a physical inspection where both engine and chassis are examined. The tenth year is the most troublesome, followed by biannual checks thereafter. Here's a tip: Owners who've modified headlights or applied dark window tints should ideally revert to factory settings beforehand—last year, my friend got held up due to insufficient window tint light transmittance. Diesel vehicle owners need to pay extra attention to new exhaust emission standards. Visiting inspection stations early in the month or on weekdays can save queuing time.

Five-year car owner here to answer: The policy after the six-year exemption period is tiered. The seventh year is the easiest with online processing, and the eighth year is the same. However, the ninth year requires a full vehicle inspection, so it's advisable to service the brake pads in advance. The toughest part is after the tenth year, when inspections are required every six months, with fees ranging from two to three hundred each time. Special attention to modified car enthusiasts: illegally installed roof racks or strobe lights will result in failure. Nowadays, inspection stations also check OBD fault codes online, so it's best to clear the codes before heading out. You can handle the annual inspection up to three months before the due date—don't wait until the end of the month when it gets crowded.


