How Often Should Used Cars Undergo Inspection?
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Vehicle inspections should be calculated from the date of initial registration, with specific requirements as follows: 1. Passenger vehicles for commercial use: Within the first 5 years, inspect once annually; after exceeding 5 years, inspect every 6 months. 2. Trucks and large/medium-sized non-commercial passenger vehicles: Within the first 10 years, inspect once annually; after exceeding 10 years, inspect every 6 months. 3. Small and mini non-commercial passenger vehicles: Within the first 6 years, inspect once every 2 years; after exceeding 6 years, inspect once annually; after exceeding 15 years, inspect every 6 months.
The frequency of annual inspections for used cars is actually the same as for new cars, mainly depending on the vehicle's age. I just sold two old cars. For vehicles within six years, you need to apply for an inspection compliance sticker every two years without an on-site inspection. Once the car reaches six years, it must be taken to the inspection station, followed by on-site inspections at the eighth and tenth years. If your used car is over ten years old, it must be inspected every year. For cars older than fifteen years, it’s a bit more demanding—they need to be inspected every six months. Remember, you can start the process 90 days in advance—don’t delay and risk fines. A friend of mine learned this the hard way; he was fined 200 yuan and received penalty points for being one month overdue.
