Is an annual inspection required for cars every year after 6 years?
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For non-operational small and mini passenger vehicles (excluding vans) that are over 6 years but less than 10 years old, the inspection frequency has been adjusted from once a year to once every two years. Below is relevant information about the annual inspection: Domestic vehicle inspection: Check whether the engine, chassis, body, and their attached equipment are clean, complete, and effective, and whether the paint surface is uniform and aesthetically pleasing. Test the vehicle's braking performance, steering control, lights, exhaust, and other safety features. Verify whether the vehicle has been modified, altered, or transformed, and whether the driving license, license plate, and all vehicle registration records match the actual condition of the vehicle. Out-of-town vehicle inspection: Before applying, the vehicle owner must resolve all traffic violations and accidents related to the vehicle. The owner needs to obtain a vehicle inspection delegation notice from the vehicle management office at the vehicle's registration location, authorizing an out-of-town vehicle management office to conduct the inspection. To apply for the delegation notice, the applicant must bring their ID card, the original vehicle registration certificate, and a copy.
Not exactly every year. When my car just passed 6 years, I checked the policy and found that the first 6 years are exempt from on-site inspection, but every 2 years you have to go to the service station to get the inspection sticker. The 6th year requires one on-site inspection. Then up to the 10th year, on-site inspection is only required every 2 years. It's only after 10 years that on-site inspection is required once a year. Some friends mistakenly think that once the car passes 6 years, they have to go to the inspection station every year, but it's actually not that troublesome. I also learned that the annual inspection mainly checks safety items like brakes and emissions to prevent problems due to aging. Paying more attention to tire pressure and lights in daily use can save some hassle. In short, following the official process is both convenient and safe. Don't worry about doing it every year; every two years is quite reasonable.
After 6 years, vehicles don't necessarily require annual inspections. I bought my car just two years ago and researched online - the new policy exempts inspections for the first 6 years but requires collecting the inspection decal every 2 years, with a mandatory on-site inspection in the 6th year. After that until the 10th year, inspections remain biennial. Only vehicles over 10 years old need annual inspections. My friend misunderstood last year and wasted half a day at the inspection station unnecessarily, as it's not actually required every year. I recommend following the schedule for decal renewal or inspections to avoid fines. By the way, inspection fees are quite affordable, mainly checking safety systems like brakes - aging vehicles are more prone to hidden risks. Safety first, but no need to unnecessarily visit every year.
