Private Vehicle Seventh-Year Inspection Process?
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Then drive the car to the nearest inspection station. Collect the application form and wait for the online inspection. Take the inspection sheet to the appearance inspection station to check the car's lights, body, suspension, and other exterior parts. After stamping, proceed to the payment window to pay the fee and collect the inspection compliance sticker.
I just went through the seventh-year inspection for my private car last year, and the whole process went pretty smoothly. The seventh year requires an on-site inspection because new cars are exempt for the first six years but must be inspected annually starting from the seventh year. I booked an appointment online in advance at the testing station and drove there with my vehicle license, compulsory insurance policy, and ID card. The inspection was divided into several steps: first, a visual check of the exterior for lights, tires, and body damage, followed by equipment testing to ensure exhaust emissions met standards, then brake system and chassis tests, and finally, light brightness checks. Before the inspection, I did a quick self-check of my car lights and brake pads to avoid any issues. It took about an hour, and after paying a little over 200 yuan, I passed and got the new sticker to put on. The benefit of the annual inspection is that it can uncover hidden problems, like aging brakes in older cars, so fixing them early makes driving safer. For timing, I recommend going on weekday mornings when it's less crowded.
