How Often Should a Private Car Undergo Annual Inspection?
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According to legal regulations, family sedans are inspected every six years. After exceeding six years, they are inspected annually, and after exceeding fifteen years, they are inspected every six months. Below are the specific details about vehicle annual inspections: Meaning of Annual Inspection: Vehicle annual inspection refers to a mandatory test for all vehicles that have obtained official license plates and registration certificates. It is equivalent to an annual physical examination for the vehicle based on the "Technical Conditions for Motor Vehicle Operation Safety." Exemption Policy: Non-operational small private passenger vehicles with 7 seats or fewer (including 7 seats) are exempt from on-site inspections for the first six years. However, owners must still apply for an inspection compliance label at the vehicle management office, vehicle registration service station, or traffic police substation within the specified period (usually two years) after passing the exhaust emission test and affix it to the upper right corner of the vehicle's front windshield. Scope of Exemption Policy: The six-year exemption policy for non-operational vehicles such as sedans has been in trial implementation since September 1, 2014. Vehicles registered after September 1, 2012, can be exempted twice; those registered between September 1, 2010, and August 31, 2012, can be exempted once; and those registered before August 31, 2010, must still follow the original inspection regulations for annual review procedures.