Is a vehicle within ten years inspected every two years?
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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.
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.
