Is a 2012 car exempt from inspection this year?
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A car registered in April 2012 can be exempt from inspection in 2018. Below are the relevant details about vehicle inspections: 1. National regulations: Motor vehicles must undergo regular inspections, including exhaust emissions, vehicle appearance, lights, brakes, chassis, etc., and must have no traffic violation records to receive an inspection compliance sticker. All inspection dates are based on the registration date listed on the vehicle license. From the date of registration, motor vehicles must undergo safety technical inspections within the following timeframes, commonly referred to as "annual inspection" or "annual review." 2. Regular inspections: For small and micro non-commercial passenger vehicles, inspections are required every 2 years within the first 6 years, annually after 6 years, and every 6 months after 15 years. For commercial passenger vehicles, inspections are required annually within the first 5 years and every 6 months after 5 years. For trucks and large or medium non-commercial passenger vehicles, inspections are required annually within the first 10 years and every 6 months after 10 years. Imported vehicles, like other vehicle types, can undergo regular inspections at any inspection station.
I drive an old car bought in 2012. This year, I asked at the vehicle management office, and there's no such thing as exemption from inspection. The policy states that new cars are exempt from on-site inspections for the first 6 years, but a car from 2012 is now at least 12 years old, so it must undergo an annual on-site inspection. I remember the policy was adjusted, and vehicles over 6 years old are subject to stricter controls, mainly due to concerns about aging circuits, faulty brakes, etc., which can easily lead to accidents. I just went through the inspection process a couple of days ago, and it was quite quick, but remember to bring your vehicle license and insurance policy, pay the fee, and it's done. If you don't get it inspected on time, you could be fined, have points deducted, and it might even affect your insurance claims. My advice is not to delay, make an appointment in advance to avoid wasting time in line. If you're really unsure, take it to a 4S shop or repair shop first to check the lights and tires, so you don't fail the inspection and waste even more time.
