Is a vehicle within ten years inspected every two years?

[McAlexis]

For non-commercial private vehicles within ten years, inspections are required every two years, with on-site inspections mandated in the 6th and 8th years. Below are the specifics regarding the new vehicle inspection regulations: Optimized Inspection Cycle: For non-commercial small and mini passenger vehicles over 6 years but under 10 years old, the inspection cycle has been relaxed from once a year to once every two years. This means private vehicles within 10 years only need two on-site inspections, specifically in the 6th and 8th years. For private vehicles over 10 years old, the original inspection cycle still applies: vehicles aged 10-15 years require an annual inspection, while those over 15 years old need inspections every six months. Expanded Exemption Scope for Private Vehicles: Building on the exemption for non-commercial small and mini passenger vehicles with 6 or fewer seats within 6 years, the exemption scope has been further expanded to include non-commercial small and mini passenger vehicles with 7-9 seats within 6 years.

[OAbigail]

I've also specifically checked the new policy on this! Vehicles within ten years are not uniformly inspected every two years. My car just turned six years old, and I specifically went to the DMV to clarify: for the first six years, there's no need for an on-site inspection, just click on the Traffic Management 12123 APP every two years to get the electronic inspection label. Starting from the seventh year, you have to go to the inspection station every year to have the car tested, watching the technician check the exhaust and brakes in person. By the tenth year, it reverts to inspections every two years. It's important to note that the first inspection after ten years is crucial. Last time, my neighbor's car failed because of the brake pad thickness, so getting maintenance done in advance can save a lot of trouble.

[LaJoel]

As a seasoned driver who has gone through the six-year exemption from inspection, I remind you not to mistake the inspection cycle. After the new regulations were adjusted last October, there are three stages within ten years: before the end of the sixth year, you can apply for the exemption label online; the seventh and ninth years require you to drive the car in person for an on-site inspection; only after ten years does it become a biennial inspection. When I had my car inspected in the seventh year, I saw young people with modified car lights being asked to restore them to original condition. It's advisable to self-check basic items like lights and brakes before the inspection. Recently, I noticed that the Traffic Management 12123 app sends reminders three months in advance, which is super convenient after binding your vehicle.

[OSarah]

I recently helped my dad with his car's annual inspection, which is in its eighth year as a sedan. The actual experience showed that the inspection rules are quite clear: for the 2nd and 4th year after registration, you only need to claim the label via mobile operation. For the 6th, 8th, and 9th years, an on-site inspection is mandatory. The focus is on checking the warning triangle, tire tread patterns, and OBD fault codes. Vehicles with modified wheelbases are directly disqualified. After the tenth year, inspections are required every two years. It's advisable to avoid the peak period at the end of the month, and bringing the insurance policy and ID card can save half an hour of queuing.

[VanMorgan]

The inspection intervals vary significantly across different years. For the first six years, you only need to handle it online every two years. The seventh year is a critical turning point—mandatory on-site inspection followed by two consecutive annual checks. In our car enthusiasts' group, we often discuss that vehicles over seven years old require special attention to chassis and lighting inspections, as aged rubber bushings and shocks are prone to failure. By the tenth year, it gets easier—one on-site inspection covers two years. Last time I took my decade-old Odyssey for inspection, the mechanic focused on checking chassis rust. Coastal area vehicles are advised to get rustproofing done in advance.