How often should an 8-year-old car undergo annual inspection?
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According to regulations, an 8-year-old car should be inspected every two years. Annual inspection time regulations: The Ministry of Public Security issued new regulations for vehicle annual inspections in 2021. For vehicles over 6 years but under 10 years old, the inspection cycle has been relaxed from once a year to once every two years. This means private cars only need to undergo two on-site inspections within 10 years, specifically in the 6th and 8th years. Definition 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 vehicles based on the technical requirements for motor vehicle operational safety. Vehicle annual inspections can promptly eliminate potential safety hazards, encourage better vehicle maintenance, and reduce the occurrence of traffic accidents.
I just finished handling my 8-year-old car, and the annual inspection policy has become more relaxed now. According to the new regulations in October 2022, 8-year-old vehicles no longer require on-site testing. You just need to directly apply for the inspection exemption label on the Traffic Management 12123 app. The specific process is actually quite simple: Open the app, find 'Apply for Inspection Exemption Label' under 'Vehicle Services,' and upload the compulsory insurance certificate and vehicle/vessel tax proof. Once approved, the electronic label will automatically sync to the system. However, note that on-site testing is mandatory in the 6th and 10th years, so remember to book an appointment at the testing station in advance. I just completed it last week—the whole process took only ten minutes, much more convenient than in previous years.
