How often should motor vehicles undergo annual inspections?

[Charles]

Newly registered small private passenger vehicles are exempt from on-site inspections for the first six years, but owners must still apply for the biennial inspection and environmental protection labels during this period. Vehicles exempt from inspection for the first six years: Open the Traffic Management 12123 app, navigate to the 'Business Center' and select 'Apply for Inspection Exemption Label for Exempt Vehicles'. After verifying the information is correct, obtain and enter the verification code, then submit to receive the motor vehicle inspection qualification label, which is the electronic annual inspection label. For vehicles with lost or missing paper annual inspection labels: Open the Traffic Management 12123 app, click on 'Motor Vehicle' in the top left corner, then select 'Electronic Inspection Label Certificate' to display the electronic annual inspection label.

[AlessandraLynn]

I've been driving my own car for five years, and the changes to the annual inspection rules have made things much easier. For new cars, there's no need for an on-site inspection in the first six years, but remember to get the electronic inspection sticker every two years via the Traffic Management 12123 app. However, the sixth and tenth years require an on-site inspection at a testing station, after which it becomes an annual inspection. The good news is that vehicles over fifteen years old no longer need bi-annual inspections; it's now just once a year. If you miss the deadline, your car might be caught by traffic cameras, and you could face fines. I recommend booking an appointment at the testing station through the app in advance to avoid long queues.

[Matteo]

Last time I helped my buddy deal with the points deduction for overdue annual inspection, I learned the details. Regular family sedans now only require two inspections within ten years: the sixth year and the tenth year. Remember, trucks and vans are more troublesome—some need inspections every six months, especially those used for ride-hailing. Inspection stations check brakes, lights, and exhaust emissions. My electric vehicle only had its chassis and battery inspected last year, while gasoline cars still need exhaust emission tests.

[McEllie]

The annual inspection cycles for the two cars in our household are completely different. My mom's old Corolla, which is over ten years old, has to be driven to the inspection station every year to queue up. My own new car just turned four years old, and I simply clicked on a mobile app to get an electronic label. Motorcycles are even simpler—for the first four years, apply for an exemption label every two years, and from the fifth year onwards, they need to undergo an annual on-site inspection. Remember to bring all the insurance documents and IDs, and owners with modified rims or body kits should restore them to their original condition in advance.