How Often Should Vehicle Inspection Be Conducted?
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Vehicle inspection time requirements: Small and micro non-commercial passenger vehicles are exempt from inspection for the first 6 years. For vehicles over 6 years but under 10 years, inspection is required every two years; for vehicles over 10 years but under 15 years, annual inspection is required; for vehicles over 15 years, inspection is required every 6 months. Commercial passenger vehicles require annual inspection within the first 5 years; for vehicles over 5 years, inspection is required every 6 months. Trucks and large/medium non-commercial passenger vehicles require annual inspection within the first 10 years; for vehicles over 10 years, inspection is required every 6 months. Imported vehicles follow the same rules as other vehicle types and can undergo periodic inspection at any inspection station. Vehicle inspection precautions: Vehicles that fail inspection must be repaired within a specified time limit. If they still fail after the deadline, the vehicle management office will confiscate their license plates and prohibit further operation. Vehicles that do not undergo inspection without reason or fail inspection are not allowed to operate on roads or be transferred. Vehicles that meet scrapping conditions or exceed the prescribed service life will not be inspected, and their license plates will be revoked, records deleted, and the vehicles scrapped.
When I first started driving, I wasn't sure how often vehicle inspections were required, but I've since figured it out. For a new car, the first year is inspection-free, which is really convenient. The second year requires an on-site inspection, meaning you have to drive to the inspection station and have the mechanics check your vehicle's condition. Then, inspections are required again in the 4th, 6th, and 8 years. After 6 years, it gets a bit more troublesome as inspections become annual and cannot be delayed. The inspection doesn't just cover brakes and lights but also checks if the emissions are environmentally friendly. Missing or violating the inspection can result in fines. During my 4th-year inspection, I found that the tires were severely worn and replaced them in time, which was a big help. So, it's important to keep track of the schedule. I'm used to setting reminders on my phone app at the beginning of the year to get it done early and avoid long queues. Don't forget to bring your vehicle registration and ID card, and wash your car before the inspection—inside and out—to make it easier to pass.
