Is a family car inspected every year or only after 15 years?
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For family cars (small and mini non-operating passenger vehicles) that have been in use for more than 6 years, an annual inspection is required; for those over 15 years old, inspections are conducted every 6 months. Vehicle inspections can be categorized into initial annual inspections and regular annual inspections. Initial Annual Inspection: The inspection conducted for applying for a vehicle license is called the initial annual inspection. The purpose of the initial annual inspection is to verify whether the vehicle meets the conditions for applying for a license. It involves checking if the vehicle comes with a user manual, a certificate of conformity (for imported vehicles, a commodity inspection certificate), and if the factory sample marks on the vehicle body are complete. Additionally, measurements of the vehicle's internal and external dimensions, wheelbase, and axle track are taken. Specific measurements include vehicle length, width, height, cargo compartment height and area, wheelbase, and axle track. Regular Annual Inspection: This inspection not only checks whether the engine, chassis, body, and auxiliary equipment are clean, complete, and functional, whether the paint is uniform and aesthetically pleasing, and whether major assemblies have been replaced, but also verifies if these aspects match the records from the initial inspection. It also examines whether the vehicle's braking performance, steering control, lighting, exhaust, and other safety features comply with the requirements of the "Technical Conditions for Safe Operation of Motor Vehicles."
