Is a 2013 car exempt from inspection this year?
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2013 vehicles require annual inspection in 2020. Below is relevant information about vehicle inspection: 1. Vehicle Annual Inspection: This refers to the annual examination conducted according to the 'Technical Conditions for Motor Vehicle Operation Safety' for vehicles that have already obtained official license plates and registration certificates. The purpose is to check the main technical conditions of the vehicle, encourage enhanced vehicle maintenance, ensure the vehicle remains in good condition, and guarantee driving safety. 2. Penalty Regulations: (1) According to relevant traffic laws, vehicles without annual inspection are not qualified to be on the road. If such vehicles continue to operate, they will be subject to a penalty of 3 demerit points and a fine of 200 RMB if caught. (2) For any traffic accidents caused by vehicles that have not undergone the annual inspection on time, the responsible party will bear all or primary liability, and the insurance company will not assume any responsibility. Since the insurance policy specifies that vehicles with expired inspections are among those excluded from coverage, in the event of an accident involving such a vehicle, all liabilities fall on the responsible party, and the insurance company has the right to refuse compensation.
I have an old car purchased in 2013, which just turned 10 years old this year. According to the vehicle inspection policy, cars over 10 years old must undergo an annual on-site inspection and are no longer eligible for the exemption. I remember that in the first 6 years, it was exempt from on-site inspection, only requiring a biennial visit to the DMV to apply for an inspection sticker, which was quite convenient. But now that the car is older, parts are prone to aging, and the inspection focuses on brakes, lights, and emissions. It usually takes about one or two hours to complete. Last year, I went to the inspection station myself, and it cost around 100 yuan, just needed to make an appointment. I recommend getting it inspected on time to avoid fines from traffic police and ensure safety.
As someone who has been following automotive policies for a long time, a car registered in 2013 will reach exactly 10 years by 2023, and its exemption period has long passed. Non-commercial passenger vehicles are exempt from on-site inspections for the first 6 years, requiring only a biennial label application, but between 6 and 10 years, they must undergo inspections every two years. After 10 years, inspections are required annually. This year's vehicle inspection cannot be skipped, as it includes comprehensive safety tests and environmental checks, with costs being relatively low, around two to three hundred yuan. The policy is designed to reduce accident risks. Don't forget to apply for and display the new inspection label on your vehicle, or you may face trouble if stopped on the road.
