What are the new regulations for the 6-year inspection of private cars?
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The 6th-year vehicle inspection must be conducted at an inspection station. Below are the relevant details for the inspection: 1. Drive the vehicle to the inspection station with your ID card, vehicle registration certificate, vehicle and vessel tax or tax exemption certificate, and compulsory traffic insurance policy for vehicle inspection. 2. After applying for the annual inspection, drive the vehicle into the automatic inspection area to sequentially check exhaust emissions, speed, lighting, side slip, and chassis compliance with regulations. 3. Verify the accuracy of the vehicle license plate, type, body color, engine number, VIN code, and frame number; inspect the vehicle appearance: check details such as the bumper, engine hood, rearview mirror, side mirror, car windows, paint, engine operating condition, interior, and wheels.
My little car just turned 6 years old, and I noticed many regulation changes during last year's inspection. I remember that in the past, new cars only needed to apply for an inspection label online every two years for the first 6 years without visiting the testing station, which was quite convenient. Now, after reaching 6 years, it requires an annual on-site inspection. The inspection items include light brightness, brake sensitivity, emission standards, etc., and the whole process takes about 30 minutes, faster than I expected. I noticed the new regulations emphasize environmental protection and safety more, especially stricter exhaust emission requirements to avoid pollution exceeding standards. The staff mentioned that appointments can be made through the DMV app to save queuing time. I suggest doing simple maintenance in advance, such as checking tire wear and light brightness, to avoid a wasted trip. After all, safety comes first, and it gives more peace of mind when driving. With good daily maintenance, the annual inspection becomes easier and saves extra costs.