How often should a new passenger car undergo annual inspection?
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New vehicles are exempt from annual inspections for the first 6 years after registration, but owners must apply for vehicle stickers, inspection marks, and records at the traffic management department every two years. Vehicle inspection regulations: Operational passenger vehicles must be inspected once a year within 5 years; after 5 years, every 6 months. Trucks and large/medium-sized non-operational passenger vehicles must be inspected once a year within 10 years; after 10 years, every month. Small and mini non-operational passenger vehicles must be inspected every 2 years within 6 years; after 6 years, once a year; after 15 years, every 6 months. Inspection content: The annual inspection consists of two parts: the first part involves taking the vehicle to a testing station for checks (lights, tires, emissions, etc.), while the second part is essentially collecting the annual inspection sticker.
I just bought a new car not long ago and have been wondering how often it needs an annual inspection. After checking, I found that for the first 6 years after a new car is registered, you only need to apply for an inspection sticker online every two years—no need to visit a testing station for an on-site inspection. This policy is really hassle-free. My neighbor’s car is 5 years old and hasn’t been to a testing station even once; everything is done on their phone, like using the Traffic Management 12123 app to handle it with one click. But remember to apply on time and don’t let it expire, otherwise you might face fines or issues with insurance claims. Even though new cars are exempt from inspections, don’t slack on routine maintenance—checking tire pressure, brake performance, etc., every month is a must. Safe driving comes first; don’t rely entirely on the convenience of policies.
