What are the new regulations for private car annual inspections?
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New regulations for vehicle annual inspections: Starting from November 20, 2020, non-operational small and mini passenger vehicles (excluding vans) with 7-9 seats within 6 years are included in the exemption scope; for non-operational small and mini passenger vehicles (excluding vans) over 6 years but under 10 years, the inspection cycle is relaxed from once a year to once every two years. This means private cars only need to undergo on-site inspections twice within 10 years, specifically in the 6th and 8th years. Contents of annual inspections: Check whether the engine, chassis, body, and auxiliary equipment are clean, complete, and effective, whether the paint is uniform and aesthetically pleasing, whether major assemblies have been replaced, and whether they match the initial inspection records; Test whether the vehicle's braking performance, steering control, lights, exhaust, and other safety features comply with the "Technical Conditions for Safe Operation of Motor Vehicles"; Check if the vehicle has been modified, altered, or transformed, and whether the driving license, license plate, and all vehicle file registrations match the actual condition of the vehicle, including any changes, and whether approval and change procedures have been completed; Inspect whether the license plate, driving license, and enlarged license plate characters printed on the vehicle are damaged, altered, or illegible, and whether they need replacement; For large vehicles, check whether the unit name or the name of the street, township, or town where the vehicle is located, along with the maximum seating capacity in the cab, is printed in Chinese imitation Song font on both sides of the door as required; For trucks, check whether the rear tailgate (including the trailer's rear tailgate) has the vehicle number printed at 2-3 times the normal size as required, and for individual or joint-venture vehicles, whether the word "individual" is printed on both sides of the door. The characters must be clear, and no unit codes or other patterns are allowed (special cases require approval from the vehicle management office).
I bought a new car a few years ago, and I heard that the new regulations for private vehicle annual inspections have saved a lot of hassle. Mainly, new cars can be exempted from on-site inspections within the first 6 years, but every 2 years, you need to apply for the inspection label on the Traffic Management 12123 APP. You just need to fill in the information online without having to go to the inspection station. After 6 years, you have to go for an on-site inspection once a year to check safety and emissions. This is much easier than before and saves a lot of time. I forgot to handle it when it was due recently, but fortunately, the APP reminded me to make up for it in time, otherwise, I would have been fined and penalized. When driving, you should always pay attention to the condition of the car, such as brake lights, so they don’t break, otherwise, you’ll have to redo the inspection if it fails.
