How Often Should Used Cars Undergo Inspection?

[LaOlivia]

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.

[VonTucker]

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.

[EllieLee]

Having repaired cars for over a decade, I must say that used car annual inspections aren't as complicated as many think. For vehicles under six years old, you just need to apply for the inspection exemption label online every two years - same as new cars. Cars aged six to ten years require a biennial on-site inspection. For older vehicles over ten years, you'll need to queue at inspection stations annually, while cars over fifteen years old require inspections every six months. Actually, self-checking lights, brakes, and emissions before the official inspection can save you lots of trouble. Don't just drive mindlessly - remember that the next inspection date is printed on the supplemental page of your vehicle license. Prepare in advance to avoid last-minute panic.

[DiLogan]

Last year, I bought a used Corolla that was only three years old. The first annual inspection was quite simple—just a few clicks on the 12123 app, and it's done every two years, which is very convenient. However, Uncle Chen next door mentioned that his decade-old Volkswagen now requires an annual inspection, and he had to queue for most of the day. So, it really depends on your car's age: new cars under six years are hassle-free, those between six and ten years require a bit more effort with an inspection every two years, and cars over ten years must be inspected annually. Never let it expire—my colleague was a month late and had to repurchase insurance before the inspection, which was both troublesome and costly.

[JohnnyLynn]

Our second-hand Polo has been running smoothly for five years, and the biennial inspection is quite hassle-free. However, it's important to note that the frequency of inspections for used cars increases with age: the first five to six years are relatively lenient, but after eight to ten years, the biennial on-site inspections become more cumbersome. Especially for vintage cars over fifteen years old, you'll need to visit the inspection station every six months. As parents, we must be extra careful not to miss the deadlines, as being caught on the road could disrupt school pickups and drop-offs. I always mark the next inspection date on my calendar and set a phone reminder.