Is a 2015 car exempt from inspection in 2021?
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According to the national six-year new car inspection exemption policy, you should have obtained a 2-year inspection compliance label at the inspection station in 2019. The label is still issued every two years for the first six years, but without requiring the car to be inspected at the station—just directly issuing the compliance label. The prerequisite for obtaining the label is to bring the compulsory insurance policy copy and ensure all traffic violations have been processed. More relevant information is as follows: 1. What does vehicle inspection exemption refer to: It is determined by the "Road Motor Vehicle Manufacturing Enterprises and Products Announcement" periodically released by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, based on whether there is an inspection exemption record to determine if the vehicle qualifies as exempt. 2. Scope of inspection exemption: It applies to non-commercial passenger cars and other small and mini passenger vehicles (excluding vans and vehicles with 7 or more seats) within 6 years of registration. However, if the vehicle has been involved in a traffic accident causing casualties during this period, it must still undergo inspection as per the original regulations.
The 2015 sedan I previously owned had to undergo an inspection at the testing station in 2021, as the policy stipulates that new vehicles are exempt from inspection for the first 6 years after registration, but starting from the 7th year, annual inspections are mandatory. I purchased my car in the summer of 2015, and by 2021, it had already exceeded the 6-year exemption period. I went directly to the vehicle management office for the inspection, which was straightforward and quick, with a reasonable fee. It was also possible to make an online appointment in advance to avoid queues. Regular inspections are crucial for driving safety, especially as vehicles age and become more prone to issues. Therefore, I recommend everyone check the details of local policies to ensure timely compliance. In summary, 2021 definitely does not count as an exempt year, so don’t let procrastination affect your daily commute.
