Is there a 10-year exemption from vehicle inspection for cars?
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Cars do not have a 10-year exemption from inspection. Below is the relevant information about vehicle annual inspections: 1. Inspection process: The vehicle owner or unit needs to fill out the "Motor Vehicle Annual Inspection Form" and send the vehicle to the designated location for inspection on the date specified by the local vehicle management office. After the vehicle passes the inspection, the vehicle management authority will affix a qualified seal on the vehicle's registration certificate and the "Motor Vehicle Annual Inspection Form". 2. Special circumstances: For vehicles that cannot participate in the inspection on time due to long-term tasks outside the area, the owner should submit an application, which will be forwarded to the local vehicle management office by the original vehicle management office for inspection on their behalf. After inspection, the results will be notified to the original vehicle management office. Vehicles that cannot participate in the annual inspection on time due to special circumstances should apply for an extension in advance with the local vehicle management office.
When I first bought my car, I was also curious about this question. Actually, there is indeed a simplified annual inspection policy for small cars within 10 years now. For ordinary family passenger cars (non-commercial vehicles with 9 seats or fewer), during the first 10 years, you only need to apply for an inspection exemption mark on the Traffic Management 12123 APP in the 2nd, 4th, and 8th years—no need to drive the car to the inspection station at all. However, remember that the 6th and 10th years require on-site testing for items like emissions and brakes. I just accompanied a friend last week for their 6th-year inspection, and the whole process took only about two hours. Cars older than 10 years must undergo annual inspections, so rather than calling it 'exemption,' it’s more accurate to say it’s a simplified inspection process.
I only recently understood this policy when helping a relative with their vehicle inspection. For private cars now, you basically only need two on-site inspections in the first 10 years: the 6th year and the 10th year. For other years, you can simply apply for the electronic inspection sticker via a mobile app – just a few clicks on the Traffic Management 12123 app, which is super convenient. However, there are a few points to note: if the car has been involved in an injury accident, it won’t qualify for the exemption; vans and commercial vehicles are not eligible for this policy; even in exemption years, you must settle any traffic violations before getting the sticker. My family car is about to hit its 8th year, and I just got the sticker on the app last week without leaving home – it’s indeed much more convenient now.
