What are the procedures for annual vehicle inspection?
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The annual vehicle inspection process includes exhaust emission testing, violation check, deposit payment, appearance inspection, online detection, final review, fee payment, and label collection. Relevant information about annual inspection is as follows: 1. Purpose: Vehicle annual inspection refers to a mandatory test for every vehicle that has obtained an official license plate and registration certificate, equivalent to an annual physical examination for vehicles according to the technical conditions for safe operation of motor vehicles. It helps to promptly eliminate potential safety hazards, encourage enhanced vehicle maintenance, and reduce the occurrence of traffic accidents. 2. Non-compliance situations: Vehicles that fail the annual inspection should be repaired within a specified time limit. If they still fail after the deadline, the vehicle management office should confiscate their registration certificate and prohibit them from continuing to drive. Vehicles that do not participate in the annual inspection without reason or fail the inspection are not allowed to drive on the road or transfer ownership.
Last year, my car just went through its annual inspection, and the process was really straightforward. First, check the car's condition at home, like the lights and tires for any damage, to avoid finding issues at the station. Second, drive directly to a nearby inspection station—no appointment needed, though booking one saves time. Once there, queue up and wait for your number to be called. Staff first inspect the exterior: checking for body damage, headlight brightness, mirror angles, and other basics. Third, the car moves into the testing area for performance checks: brake system pressure when pressed, emissions testing to ensure compliance, and small machines to test steering performance. The whole process took me forty minutes, mostly waiting for tests to finish. Fourth, head to the window to submit documents: the vehicle registration and compulsory insurance policy must be brought, along with a fee of around fifty yuan, payable in cash or via QR code. Finally, get the registration back with the new inspection sticker and place it on the windshield—done. A tip: service your tires and lights beforehand to avoid retesting hassles.
