Is an On-Site Inspection Required in the Sixth Year?
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New vehicles require an on-site inspection in the sixth year. Below are the specific details regarding vehicle on-site inspections: 1. Six-Year Exemption for New Vehicles: For the first six years, vehicles do not need to undergo an on-site inspection at a vehicle inspection station. However, owners must still conduct a biennial regular check, submitting relevant documents such as compulsory traffic accident insurance certificates and vehicle and vessel tax, to obtain the annual inspection label. 2. Vehicle Annual Inspection Time Regulations: Small and micro non-commercial vehicles must be inspected every two years within the first six years. Those meeting the exemption criteria can directly apply for the inspection label. Starting from November 20, 2020, non-commercial small and micro passenger vehicles (excluding vans) over six years but under ten years old will have their inspection cycle relaxed from once a year to once every two years. This means private cars only need two on-site inspections within ten years, specifically in the sixth and eighth years.
To be honest, I remember that new vehicles require an on-site inspection in the sixth year, which is like giving your car a full health check-up. When I first bought my new car, the salesperson reminded me that for the first six years, it's a biennial exemption from physical inspection—just handle the paperwork. But starting from the sixth year, you must drive to the inspection station annually to check emissions, brakes, and other components to ensure safety and environmental compliance. I went through this last year during my car's sixth year, and the process was quite quick—just drive to the station, queue up, and the inspector checks lights, tire wear, etc. The fee ranges from 100 to 300 yuan. If you skip the inspection, beware of fines and potential impacts on insurance claims. I recommend booking an appointment a week in advance to get it done hassle-free—don’t wait until the last day to avoid rushing.
