What are the new regulations for 7-seater vehicle annual inspections in 2021?
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The new regulations for 7-seater vehicle annual inspections in 2021 mainly involve an expansion of the exemption period and changes in inspection items. Expansion of the exemption period: Starting from November 20, 2020, non-operational minibuses (excluding vans) with 7-9 seats within 6 years of use are included in the exemption range; inspections for vehicles aged 6-10 years are changed from once a year to once every 2 years; inspections for vehicles aged 10-15 years remain unchanged, once a year; for vehicles over 15 years old, inspections are required every six months. By expanding the scope and duration of motor vehicle inspection exemptions, the number of annual inspections for vehicle owners can be further reduced, with the biggest beneficiaries being owners of 7-seater SUVs and MPVs. Changes in inspection items: Starting from 2021, motor vehicle annual inspections will eliminate tests for speed, speedometer error, suspension, headlight deviation, electronic parking brake, and interior noise, while adding inspections for vehicle lifting, wheelbase, and tread depth. The lifting inspection allows for a more thorough examination of the vehicle's chassis, as there are few opportunities to notice the chassis during normal driving, and even during maintenance, only a rough observation of whether the chassis is bumpy or rusty is possible, with no detailed inspection of areas like the suspension. Professional inspections can help vehicle owners reduce driving safety hazards, and the same applies to tire tread depth inspections.