How often should small cars be inspected after 6 years?
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Small cars have different inspection cycles after 6 years depending on their age: 1. Different inspection cycles for different vehicle ages: For vehicles aged between 6 to 15 years, they must be inspected once a year. For vehicles over 15 years old, they must be inspected every 6 months. 2. Introduction: Vehicles that have obtained official license plates and registration certificates are inspected according to the technical conditions for safe operation of motor vehicles. The purpose is to: check the main technical conditions, encourage enhanced maintenance, ensure the vehicle is in good condition, and guarantee driving safety. 3. Items checked during vehicle inspection: (1) Check whether the engine, chassis, body, and their accessories are clean, complete, and effective; whether the paint is uniform and aesthetically pleasing; whether major assemblies have been replaced; and whether they match the initial inspection records. (2) Test whether braking performance, steering control, lights, exhaust, and other safety features meet the requirements.
As a veteran driver with nearly 15 years of experience like me, small passenger vehicles require annual comprehensive inspections at testing stations after 6 years of use. I remember when my family car first reached its 6-year mark, I took it for its initial annual inspection. The check covered critical components like brakes, lighting systems, and exhaust emissions. The technician even identified severely worn brake pads and replaced them promptly to prevent accidents. With current regulations being so stringent, the concern is that aging vehicles may develop faults that compromise road safety. A friend of mine was fined 200 RMB and received penalty points last year for being just a few days late with his inspection - a costly lesson. I recommend setting up phone reminders to ensure timely annual inspections. The cost is reasonable, usually just a few hundred yuan, but more importantly, it provides peace of mind for safe driving.
