How often should a used car undergo annual inspection?
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For used cars older than six years, an annual inspection is required. If calculated from the date of purchase as a new car, and it's still within six years, you only need to obtain the annual inspection sticker every two years. Liability for Accidents: For vehicles that fail to undergo the annual inspection on time, the party involved will bear full or primary responsibility for any traffic accidents caused. The insurance company will not be liable, as the insurance policy specifies that vehicles with expired inspections are among those excluded from coverage. Mandatory Scrapping: According to the 'Regulations on the Mandatory Scrapping Standards for Motor Vehicles,' if a motor vehicle fails to obtain the inspection compliance sticker for three consecutive inspection cycles after the expiration of its inspection validity period, it will be subject to mandatory scrapping.
The annual inspection cycle for used cars is actually the same as the rules for new cars. It mainly depends on the car's registration year and usage type. My eight-year-old car requires an annual inspection. Cars within six years receive an exemption sticker every two years without needing an on-site inspection, which is quite convenient. However, cars over ten years old must be inspected annually. For example, my friend’s twelve-year-old car had to visit the inspection station twice last year. Special attention should be paid to vehicles like minivans—even those within six years must undergo an annual on-site inspection. Inspection stations nationwide now allow appointments up to three months in advance, and avoiding the end-of-month peak hours usually means getting it done in about half an hour. As the year-end approaches, remember to check reminders on the "Traffic Management 12123" app to avoid penalties like points deduction and fines for overdue inspections.
