What are the new regulations for the annual inspection of the Wuling Hongguang 7-seater?
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The new regulations for the annual inspection of the Wuling Hongguang 7-seater apply to non-operational small and micro passenger vehicles with 7-9 seats. Although the Wuling Hongguang has a more streamlined exterior and a more flexible and diverse interior space structure compared to other minivans, it ultimately cannot change its classification as a micro minivan. Therefore, the annual inspection of the Wuling Hongguang will still follow the original regulations. According to the "Implementation Regulations of the Road Traffic Safety Law," the specific details are as follows: 1. Operational vehicles: inspected once a year within the first 5 years, and once every 6 months after 5 years. 2. Non-operational vehicles: inspected once every two years for the first 6 years, once a year after 6 years, and once every 6 months after 15 years. The new regulations include 7-9 seat non-operational small and micro passenger vehicles in the exemption range. Additionally, the inspection cycle has been adjusted: for non-operational private vehicles aged 6-10 years, the inspection cycle has been changed from once a year to once every two years.
I recently had my Wuling Hongguang 7-seater inspected for the annual check. The new regulations, effective since late 2022, have relaxed the inspection frequency for non-commercial passenger vehicles, but models like this 7-seater minivan weren't included in the optimization. My understanding is: For the first six years after initial vehicle registration, you only need to apply for the inspection compliance mark every two years via the traffic management app, without visiting the inspection station in person. Between the sixth and tenth year, a comprehensive offline inspection must be conducted annually. After exceeding ten years, the inspection frequency increases to twice a year. I recommend owners regularly maintain the braking system, lighting, and emission system to avoid failing the inspection and needing time-consuming repairs. If your vehicle was recently purchased, you might be able to handle it online this year, which is much more convenient. Keeping these changes in mind can make car ownership smoother.
As a Wuling Hong Guang owner, I specifically checked the new regulations. Last year's policy adjustments didn't benefit seven-seater vehicles—they still follow the old rules: new cars only need to apply for the emblem online every two years for the first six years; after six years, it changes to an annual physical vehicle inspection; for vehicles over ten years old, you'll need to visit the inspection station every six months. The key is not to believe the rumors outside, thinking it's an annual inspection or something—that optimization is for regular small cars. I think everyone should prepare their vehicle license and insurance policy in advance to avoid trouble from missing documents. Paying attention to safety items while driving can save a lot of annual inspection hassle.
