Is an annual inspection required for small vehicles after six years?

[StJeremiah]

After six years, an annual inspection is required every year, which is the normal annual inspection. The procedure is the same as the previous annual inspection, except that after six years, the annual inspection is conducted once a year. The following are the precautions for the annual inspection: Before the annual inspection: First, handle any traffic violations and pay the fines. If the vehicle is to be inspected in a different location, a vehicle inspection authorization letter must be obtained in advance from the vehicle registration location, specifying the vehicle management office where the inspection will take place. Bring the vehicle license, a copy of the compulsory traffic insurance policy, and the owner's ID card. During the annual inspection: Bring the vehicle license, a copy of the compulsory traffic insurance policy, and the triangular warning sign. In some places, the owner's ID card is also required.

[Nate]

I used to have to take the family's old car to the inspection line every year, but now with the policy changes, it's much easier. The first mandatory inspection comes when the car turns 6 years old—I remember spending the whole morning waiting in line that time. After that, the 7th year requires nothing at all, and for the 8th year, you just need to claim an electronic inspection badge via the traffic management app. The real next inspection isn’t until the 10th year, giving you a breather in between. But if you’ve modified your headlights or applied dark window tints, be careful—those can easily cause issues during the inspection. Don’t let it go overdue, or you’ll risk getting fined 200 yuan and losing points on your license.

[McAndrew]

My neighbor was just asking about this last week. After the six-year exemption for new vehicles expires, the sixth year requires an on-site inspection of the chassis, lights, etc. Here's the key point: the seventh year requires no action at all, the eighth year only needs an electronic label application without an on-site inspection, the ninth year continues the break, and the tenth year requires the second on-site inspection. During this period, remember to maintain brake pad thickness and tire tread depth, otherwise, issues detected midway through the inspection can be even more troublesome. Insurance companies sometimes offer free annual inspection services, which can save some hassle.

[LorenzoAnn]

Just finished the annual inspection for my car. The schedule after six years is like this: an on-site inspection in the sixth year, then only two more on-site inspections within ten years (the 10th and 15th years). The eighth year in between is the easiest, just three minutes on the 12123 mobile app to get the electronic label. Special note for modified car enthusiasts: adding side steps or modifying the exhaust pipe might cause the inspection to fail. It's recommended to check the brightness of the lights one month in advance. Last year, I failed because the low beam was too dim.

[McRyder]

The six-year inspection cycle seems quite reasonable. The sixth year is a mandatory inspection, followed by a seven-year grace period with only two procedures: collecting the inspection-exempt sticker in the eighth year and another inspection in the tenth year. I prefer to check the 4S store's appointment channel in advance, which saves about half an hour compared to queuing at the inspection station. Focus on three key items: braking force, exhaust emission values, and high beam angle. The new policy is even more lenient now, requiring only three inspections within ten years (6th, 10th, and 15th years), making it much more hassle-free than the old policy.

[VanCaleb]

I've been through two six-year inspections. The one at the sixth year required crawling under the car to check the chassis, inevitably getting my hands covered in grease. But the eighth-year inspection was a breeze—just five minutes at the traffic management station window to get the sticker, no need to even enter the inspection line. The real challenge comes at the tenth year, when they check the OBD onboard computer data—older cars are more likely to throw fault codes. My advice? Take a highway drive before the inspection to clear out carbon deposits; a well-maintained catalytic converter improves your chances of passing. After ten years, it's an annual inspection, so keeping your car in good condition in the early years is crucial.