Is Vehicle Inspection Required for New Car Registration?
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New car registration does not require a vehicle inspection. The purpose of new car registration is to identify the vehicle's region through the license plate and access the vehicle's registration information based on the plate. The documents required for new car registration include: ID card, vehicle certification of conformity, vehicle parameter sheet, second and fourth copies of the car invoice, vehicle purchase tax, car insurance policy, purchase invoice, vehicle certification of conformity, ID card or organization code certificate and its copy for invoicing, compulsory traffic insurance policy, and tax payment certificate. Important notes for new car registration: It is mandatory to purchase compulsory traffic insurance, and commercial insurance is also recommended. After purchasing insurance, keep the insurance invoice safe. You must pay the vehicle purchase tax at the local tax bureau, and it must be a tax bureau near the registration location. After paying the tax, you will receive a tax payment certificate, which must be kept safe as it is required during registration. When selecting a license plate at the vehicle management office, it is a "50-choose-1" process. Pay attention to the time limit during selection—once the plate is confirmed, it can be finalized. You have a total of 3 minutes to choose a plate, and if you don't select one, a default plate will be assigned.
New car registration does indeed require an inspection, which is a standard procedure. When I was young and bought my first car, I thought I could just put on the license plate and drive right away. It wasn't until I got to the DMV that I learned I had to go to an inspection station first. The reason is simple: the inspection ensures that the car is a legitimate new vehicle, not stolen or modified. It also checks unique information like the vehicle identification number (VIN) and chassis number, as well as whether the lights and brakes are functioning properly. This makes driving safer and helps prevent accidents. If you skip the inspection before registration, you might get stuck or even affect your insurance later. A reminder to everyone: bring all necessary documents like the car purchase invoice, ID card, and certificate of conformity to the designated inspection station. The process usually takes about half an hour, but it's best to go on a weekday as weekends can be crowded with long queues, which can be time-consuming. With a new car, it's better to be cautious and not rush to show it off on the road.
