What documents are required for small car annual inspection?
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For small car annual inspection, you need to bring the owner's ID card and its copy, compulsory traffic insurance policy, and vehicle license. Below are relevant details: 1. Adjusted inspection cycle: Non-operational small and mini passenger vehicles aged 6-10 years have been changed from annual inspection to biennial inspection. This means private cars only require on-site inspection in their 6th and 8th years during the first 10 years. 2. Penalties for overdue inspection: If failing to conduct inspection on time and being caught by traffic police, besides vehicle impoundment, there will be point deduction (typically 3 points) and fine (usually 200 RMB). Moreover, in case of traffic accidents, insurance companies will deny claims due to overdue inspection. Therefore, always remember your inspection schedule.
When I took my car for the annual inspection last time, experience told me that I must bring several documents. The most crucial one is the original vehicle license, which is like the car's ID card and must be carried with me. Additionally, the original ID card of the car owner is required, and some inspection stations may also ask for a photocopy, so it’s safer to bring one or two copies. The original compulsory traffic insurance policy must also be brought to prove the insurance is valid and not expired. The vehicle and vessel tax receipt is usually attached to the insurance policy, so no extra effort is needed to find it. I recommend keeping all these documents in a single folder to avoid misplacing anything. Before the inspection, I also checked the car lights and brakes to ensure everything was in order. This makes the whole process smoother, saving time and effort. Forgetting any documents can lead to unnecessary hassle later. Remember to settle any traffic fines in advance, or the inspection might not pass.
