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What are the new regulations for 7-year vehicle inspections?

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RichardFitz
07/29/25 8:10pm
After the implementation of the new policy, private vehicles only need to undergo one on-site annual inspection in the sixth year, and one each in the eighth and tenth years. Here are the specific details of the new regulations: 1. Inspection time: Under the new traffic regulations, private vehicles in their seventh year are exempt from annual inspections, so there is no need to obtain a compliance label or undergo an annual review at the vehicle management office. Private vehicles only need to undergo one on-site inspection in the sixth year, and one each in the eighth and tenth years. Apart from these years, no on-site inspections are required, and compliance labels are not needed in the seventh and ninth years. However, for vehicles exempt from on-site inspections within the first six years, annual inspections still need to be processed at the vehicle management office in the second and fourth years, though no on-site inspection is required—this is important to remember. 2. Inspection cycle: The new traffic regulations have optimized the inspection cycle. On top of the six-year exemption from on-site inspections, they also introduced a requirement for biennial inspections between the sixth and tenth years.
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OTravis
08/14/25 4:26pm
I bought a car seven years ago, and the previous annual inspection regulations were quite troublesome. New cars were exempt from on-site inspections for the first six years, but starting from the seventh year, you had to visit the inspection station every two years, waiting in long queues, which was both time-consuming and costly. However, after the new regulations introduced in October 2022, things changed completely: private cars now only require two inspections within 10 years, specifically in the sixth and tenth years. This means my seven-year-old car just passed the sixth-year inspection, and now I don’t need to do anything—I can drive safely for three more years until the tenth-year inspection. Not only does this save time and money, but I can also schedule the electronic annual inspection via the Traffic Management 12123 APP, completing it with a QR code scan and facial recognition, eliminating the need for a paper sticker. It’s incredibly convenient. Just remember to maintain your car regularly, such as changing the oil and checking the tires, to ensure safe driving. The new regulations have significantly reduced the burden on car owners, especially for those of us with family responsibilities.
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DeAdriana
10/16/25 2:53am
My car just turned seven years old, and I checked out the new regulations which are pretty cool. Starting from October 2022, the new rules state that private cars only need two inspections within ten years, specifically in the sixth and tenth years. So my car is seven years old and has already passed the sixth-year inspection. For the next three years, I don’t have to worry about annual inspections, saving me from the long queues and wasted time every two years. Plus, I can download the electronic inspection label using the Traffic Management 12123 app on my phone—just take a photo or scan it, eliminating the need for a physical label. The money saved can be spent on travel or shopping, which is awesome. However, I need to remind myself to maintain the car properly, like checking the brakes and lights, because safety should never be overlooked. The new rules fit the modern pace of life, and we young people should take full advantage of such convenient services.
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SaraDella
11/29/25 3:41am
Having driven for twenty years, I remember the strict annual inspection rules in the past: new cars had to undergo an inspection every two years after the first six years, which was both tiring and costly. The new regulations, simplified since October 2022, require private cars to be inspected only twice within the first ten years—once in the sixth year and once in the tenth year. My car is now seven years old, having already passed the sixth-year inspection, so I don’t need to worry about another inspection until the tenth year. This significantly reduces the burden, but based on my experience, owners should still perform regular self-checks on the vehicle’s mechanical components, such as the engine and transmission system, to ensure there are no hidden issues. The new changes are a positive improvement, enhancing life efficiency.
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