How Often Should a Passenger Car Undergo Inspection?
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For new vehicles within 6 years, an inspection is required every two years. Vehicles older than 6 years must be inspected annually, while those exceeding 15 years require inspection every 6 months. The inspection standards for other vehicle types are as follows: 1. Operational passenger vehicles must be inspected annually within the first 5 years and every 6 months thereafter. 2. Trucks, as well as large and medium-sized non-operational passenger vehicles, require annual inspection within the first 10 years and every 6 months thereafter. 3. Small and mini non-operational passenger vehicles must be inspected every 2 years within the first 6 years, annually thereafter, and every 6 months after 15 years. 4. Motorcycles must be inspected every 2 years within the first 4 years and annually thereafter. 5. Tractors and other motor vehicles require annual inspection.
I was just over 20 when I bought my car and knew nothing about vehicle inspections. Later, a friend told me that car inspections are phased: for the first six years, it's every two years, which is quite easy. From six to ten years, it becomes an annual requirement, which is a bit of a hassle. For cars older than ten years, you have to visit the vehicle management office every six months, which is time-consuming and labor-intensive. I think this policy is for safety reasons, as car parts age quickly with prolonged use, and inspections can check brakes, lights, etc., to avoid potential hazards. My old car is now nine years old, and for each inspection, I have to make an appointment in advance and also do some maintenance, which saves money and gives peace of mind. I suggest everyone understand these details when buying a car, so they don’t panic like I did at first.
