How often should a new 6-seater vehicle undergo inspection?
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New 6-seater vehicles registered after September 1, 2012, are exempt from inspection for the first six years. For those registered before September 1, inspections are required every two years within the first six years. After exceeding six years, annual inspections are mandatory. According to the "Implementation Regulations of the Road Traffic Safety Law," motor vehicles must undergo safety technical inspections at the following intervals from the date of registration: 1. For passenger vehicles used for commercial purposes, annual inspections are required within the first five years, and every six months thereafter. 2. For cargo vehicles and large or medium-sized non-commercial passenger vehicles, annual inspections are required within the first ten years, and every six months thereafter.
With over a decade of experience in auto repair, I've encountered many car owners asking this question. For a newly purchased 6-seater family car, you won't need to queue up at the inspection station for the first six years. However, you must apply for a new annual inspection sticker every two years via mobile app or website – the process is quite simple and takes just minutes. Don't assume exemption from physical inspection means everything's fine; you still need to regularly check tire pressure, lights, and other details yourself, otherwise hidden hazards might be overlooked. After six years, you'll need to actually go for the on-site inspection, visiting the testing station every two years to check brakes, emissions, and other items. Once the vehicle reaches ten years, annual inspections become mandatory. I recommend owners develop regular maintenance habits, such as changing engine oil every six months and checking battery aging. This routine care, combined with annual inspections, can save you significant trouble while ensuring road safety. Safety outweighs everything – don't let laziness cause problems.
