How to Conduct Annual Inspection for a Four-Year-Old Vehicle?
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For a vehicle in its fourth year, it falls under the category of regular annual inspection, which is divided into initial inspection and periodic inspection. The annual inspection for a four-year-old vehicle also requires bringing relevant documents and registration forms to the vehicle management office for the inspection. Here is some extended information: 1. Inspection Schedule: For passenger transport vehicles, inspections are required once a year within the first five years, and every six months thereafter. For small and micro non-commercial vehicles, inspections are required every two years within the first six years, once a year after six years, and every six months after 15 years. 2. Required Materials for Inspection: When conducting the vehicle inspection, it is necessary to prepare all relevant documents. These include the vehicle owner's driving license, a copy of their ID card, and the duplicate of the compulsory traffic insurance. Additionally, the vehicle management inspection department requires materials such as the original driving license, the duplicate of the compulsory traffic insurance, the People's Republic of China Organization Code Certificate, a power of attorney with a seal, and a copy of the agent's ID card.
My car is also four years old, and I just completed the annual inspection. Here’s my experience to share. For new cars, the first six years are exempt from on-site inspection, but you need to apply for the inspection sticker every two years. So, since your car is four years old, it’s in the second application phase. The process is super simple: First, download the Traffic Police 12123 app on your phone, or go to the local DMV to queue up. Prepare your vehicle registration certificate, original ID card and a copy, as well as the duplicate of your compulsory traffic insurance policy. After uploading the documents, the app can directly approve it, and the sticker will be mailed to your home. If you go in person, you can get it immediately. The whole process takes no more than half an hour, and the cost is basically zero. However, don’t forget to handle any traffic violations in advance and ensure your compulsory insurance isn’t expired, otherwise you’ll be held up. I recommend doing it a week early to avoid the end-of-month rush and keep your car in good condition in case of unexpected checks. I usually do this during my work breaks—it’s a huge time-saver.
