Is a 15-year-old vehicle inspected once a year now?
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Currently, a 15-year-old vehicle is not inspected once a year. For passenger cars and blue-license-plate minivans, within the first six years after new vehicle registration, they are inspected every two years; after six years, it becomes once a year; after fifteen years, it changes to twice a year. Steps for vehicle annual inspection: When a vehicle reaches 6 years, it must undergo an annual inspection. This involves going to an inspection station, paying the fee, and then undergoing an exterior check, exhaust emission test, and safety technical inspection. After passing all these tests, the owner collects the results, which are signed and uploaded by the staff. Upon approval, the annual inspection compliance label is issued. Important notes on vehicle annual inspection timing: During the vehicle annual inspection, the owner can apply for the inspection compliance label at the vehicle registration office within 3 months before the expiration of the current inspection validity period. For vehicles within six years of registration, every two years, during the two months before and including the initial registration month (totaling three months), all traffic violations must be resolved. The owner must then bring the required documents to the nearest traffic police station's annual inspection window, fill out the forms, and receive the annual inspection compliance label.
I remember my 15-year-old car had to undergo an annual inspection, which was quite annoying but mandatory. Older cars tend to have more issues, and the annual inspection serves as a regular check to prevent accidents on the road. According to regulations, vehicles over 10 years old must be inspected yearly, so a 15-year-old car definitely can't skip it. Before each visit to the inspection station, I'd take a long drive to check the brakes and lights—otherwise, failing the inspection would mean redoing it, wasting both time and money. I recommend owners not to procrastinate and instead book an appointment at a reliable station to save time. The annual inspection isn't just a formality; it can genuinely uncover hidden dangers like worn tires or faulty lights, and fixing them early ensures safer driving.
