How to Restore a Vehicle That Hasn't Been Inspected for 4 Years?
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For motor vehicles that have reached the scrapping standard, when the recycling enterprise sells the vehicle, they should fill out an application form and submit the motor vehicle registration certificate, license plate, and vehicle license. The recycling enterprise should confirm the motor vehicle and dismantle it, then issue a "Recycling Certificate for Scrapped Motor Vehicles" to the vehicle owner. Within seven days after the motor vehicle is dismantled, submit the application form, motor vehicle registration certificate, license plate, and vehicle license to the vehicle management office to apply for cancellation of registration. After completing the transfer or cancellation of motor vehicle registration, when applying for the registration of a newly purchased motor vehicle, you can apply to the vehicle management office to use the original motor vehicle license plate.
A friend of mine once had a car that hadn't been inspected for four years, but he managed to resolve it. The first step is to check the vehicle's status at the local DMV—see if it's been deregistered or if there are any fines. If a car hasn't been inspected for four years, the system might have automatically locked it, requiring you to pay overdue fines. I remember paying over 800 yuan in fines back then, plus late fees. The second step is that the car itself might have issues—after sitting unused for four years, tire deformation and dead batteries are common. You’ll need to take it to a repair shop for a check-up, preferably changing the oil and testing the brakes. The third step is to take the repair records to the inspection station for a re-examination, going through the annual inspection tests again, like lights and emissions. Pass that, and you’ll get your inspection sticker. Safety is crucial—after such a long time without inspection, parts may have aged, so get it done quickly to avoid accidents on the road. Finally, I recommend setting a phone reminder to inspect your car on time every year—it’s hassle-free and safer. All in all, it’ll take a few days and around a thousand yuan to sort it out.
