How Often Should a Small Vehicle Undergo Inspection?
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Starting from September 1, 2015, newly registered small passenger cars are exempt from inspection for the first 6 years. Below are the relevant details: Compulsory Traffic Insurance Policy: According to the new regulations, non-commercial small passenger cars and similar vehicles are exempt from inspection for 6 years. During this period, the vehicle owner or the unit to which the vehicle belongs must submit the compulsory traffic insurance policy and the vehicle and vessel tax certificate to the vehicle management office every 2 years. They can then directly apply to the public security traffic management department for the inspection compliance label. Services: With the implementation of the new regulations, the public security traffic management department provides services such as cross-regional inspection and online appointment booking for small passenger cars, making it more convenient for vehicle owners. Within the same city, vehicle owners can independently choose an inspection agency for the inspection. Appointment: To facilitate vehicle inspection, the inspection agencies at the vehicle management offices have set up dedicated appointment channels and windows for vehicles with scheduled inspections. This reduces waiting times for owners during the inspection process, allowing them to proceed directly to the inspection line. After passing the inspection, they can receive the annual inspection compliance label and the environmental protection label with the inspection report.
Speaking of the annual inspection cycle for small cars, as a car owner, I really have some experience to share. It all depends on the age of the vehicle. New cars are the most hassle-free—no on-site inspection is required for the first 6 years, but you must apply for an electronic inspection mark via the Traffic Management 12123 App every two years. When my car just turned two years old, I handled it directly on my phone, which was super convenient. After 6 years, it gets much stricter: for vehicles aged 6-10 years, on-site inspections are mandatory in the 6th and 10th years, while the 8th year is exempt from on-site inspection but still requires applying for the electronic mark. If the car is over 10 years old, you’ll need to go for an on-site inspection every year. Don’t forget to clear all traffic violations before the annual inspection, or you’ll be turned away at the inspection station.
