Is a new car inspected every two years?

[McViolet]

New cars are not inspected every two years, but every six years, with the inspection compliance label renewed every two years. The six-year inspection exemption means the vehicle is exempt from on-site inspection, but it does not mean no inspection is required at all. Owners still need to apply for the inspection label at the vehicle management office every two years. The following vehicles are not eligible for the exemption: 1. First type: Vehicles involved in accidents causing casualties are not exempt from inspection. 2. Second type: Vehicles that have not been registered for a long time after purchase (those not registered within four years from the date of manufacture) are not exempt from inspection. 3. Third type: Non-commercial passenger vehicles and similar vehicles that had reached their inspection expiration date before September 1, 2014, but failed to undergo inspection on time, are not eligible for the exemption and must still undergo inspection at designated inspection centers as per the original regulations.

[VanMaggie]

When I first got my new car, I also thought it needed an inspection every two years. But last year, I found out from the DMV that non-commercial private vehicles with 9 seats or less only require three on-site inspections in 10 years! You just need to drive to the inspection station in the 6th, 8th, and 10th years. For the years in between, there's no need to visit the DMV—just apply for the electronic inspection label via the "Traffic Management 12123" app on your phone. Last week, my neighbor got it done in just three minutes on the app without even needing to update the vehicle registration certificate. However, remember to check for traffic violations and handle any accidents every two years, or it might affect your next inspection. Those who’ve modified their headlights should be extra careful—my colleague installed xenon lights without reporting it and got stuck during the 8th-year inspection.

[EmilioRose]

Last time during maintenance, the mechanic mentioned that the annual inspection for new cars has become much easier now. The SUV I bought this year only needs to undergo an on-site inspection in its sixth year. For the first ten years, inspections are required only three times in the 6th, 8th, and 10th years, and for other years, you can simply apply for an electronic certificate via your phone. However, vans and MPVs with more than 7 seats are not eligible for this policy. A colleague's Highlander, although a 7-seater, is classified as a non-commercial passenger vehicle and still qualifies for the three inspections in ten years. Remember to check in advance for any outstanding traffic violations. Last time, I forgot about a parking ticket and had to rush to handle it just before the inspection.

[MacCamilla]

The new vehicle inspection rules are now very simple: you need to drive to the inspection station in the 6th, 8th, and 10th years. I just checked with the DMV, and the inspection fee for sedans is around 200 yuan. Remember to bring your vehicle license and ID card, as the lights, brakes, and emissions will all be tested. During my sixth-year inspection, I found uneven tire pressure, and the technician said it would be difficult to pass the next inspection if it continued to wear. Also, for 7-seater vehicles, don’t believe the dealer if they say it counts as an SUV—if the vehicle license states 7 seats, it must be inspected every two years. Car enthusiasts who have modified their exhaust pipes should be extra careful. Last year, a friend in our group modified his exhaust without filing the changes and had to undergo three retests in the eighth year before passing.

[ArabellaMarie]

I checked the latest regulations, for family vehicles with fewer than 9 seats, only three inspections are required in the first ten years: the 6th, 8th, and 10th years. Yesterday, I just helped my brother with his 6th-year inspection. All you need to bring are the vehicle license, ID card, and the triangular warning sign. The inspection station will check the brightness of the lights, braking distance, and the condition of the chassis. His left headlight's beam angle was too low, and it took half an hour of on-site adjustment to meet the standard. Here's a little tip: do it one month in advance so you have time to fix any issues. My colleague waited until the last three days and failed the emission test with no time to repair, so he had to extend the temporary license for three months. Also, don't panic if the copy of the vehicle license for a 2020 car doesn't have an endorsement—it's all electronic inspection labels now.

[StTanner]

New vehicles are indeed exempt from on-site inspections for the first six years, but in the 2nd and 4th years, you need to apply for the inspection decal via the 12123 traffic management app. When I applied in the fourth year last year, the system automatically verified the compulsory traffic insurance and vehicle/vessel tax, and the electronic decal was issued within five minutes if there were no violations. Remember, the year count starts from the registration date. For example, if you bought the car in October, you can process it before October of the following year. For used cars, pay attention to the registration date on the vehicle license. A friend bought a three-year-old used Mercedes and mistakenly thought it was exempt from inspection for six years, resulting in a 200-yuan fine for overdue inspection. Frequent road-trippers should note that inspection standards may vary slightly across different provinces.