Is Vehicle Inspection Required in the Sixth Year During the Six-Year Exemption Period?
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During the six-year exemption period, annual vehicle inspection is still required on time. Here is detailed information about the six-year exemption: 1. Definition of Vehicle Exemption: The six-year exemption for non-commercial vehicles such as passenger cars means that the vehicle is exempt from on-site inspection, but the owner still needs to apply for the inspection compliance mark at the vehicle management office, motor vehicle registration service station, or traffic police station within the specified period and affix it to the upper right corner of the front windshield. 2. Exemption Period Regulations: The six-year exemption policy for non-commercial vehicles such as passenger cars has been implemented on a trial basis since September 1, 2014. Vehicles registered after September 1, 2012, can be exempted twice; vehicles registered between September 1, 2010, and August 31, 2012, can be exempted once; vehicles registered before August 31, 2010, are still subject to the original inspection regulations for annual review.
I just got over this hurdle not long ago. At first, I thought I wouldn't need to go for an inspection within six years. However, in the fifth year after buying the car, I received a notice that I must go for an inspection in the sixth year. The policy is actually like this: the so-called six-year exemption from inspection means that for the first two years and the fourth year after a new car is registered, only an exterior check and label replacement are required without going to the inspection station. But in the sixth year, you must return to the normal inspection process, including checks on brakes, lights, and exhaust emissions. I drove directly to the inspection station, and the whole process was quite fast—done in one morning—and the cost was not high. Missing it has serious consequences: overdue inspection can affect insurance claims and result in fines. As a young person, I think this reminds us of the importance of regular car maintenance. In short, you must go for the inspection in the sixth year—don't think about skipping it.
