What Does Vehicle Inspection Mean?

[SanJoshua]

Here is the relevant introduction about vehicle annual inspection: 1. Initial inspection: The inspection conducted for motor vehicles to apply for a license plate is called the initial inspection. The purpose of the initial inspection is to verify whether the motor vehicle meets the conditions for applying for a license plate. 2. Definition: National regulations stipulate that motor vehicles must regularly pass exhaust emission tests, as well as inspections for vehicle appearance, lights, brakes, chassis, etc., and obtain an inspection compliance mark provided there are no traffic violation records. All annual inspection dates are based on the date registered on the vehicle license. From the date of registration, motor vehicles must undergo safety technical inspections within the following periods, commonly referred to as "annual inspection" or "annual review."

[LeVivian]

Last time I went for the vehicle inspection, I finally understood that it's essentially an annual health check for the car. National regulations require vehicles over six years old to undergo annual on-site testing, mainly checking safety indicators like brake performance, lighting functionality, and whether exhaust emissions meet standards. Last summer, I drove my old car to the inspection station and waited in line for three hours. The staff first collected my vehicle license and insurance documents, then drove the car onto the inspection line to test emissions. They also had me roll down the window and step on the brake to measure stopping distance. Finally, they verified the VIN number and, finding no modifications, affixed the annual inspection sticker. Throughout the process, the inspectors were the busiest, running around for over an hour checking dozens of items - quite laborious. If emissions exceed standards, you have to take the car to a repair shop for adjustments, which is really troublesome.

[LeJake]

As a veteran driver with over 20 years of experience, I consider vehicle inspections akin to regular health check-ups. New cars are exempt from inspections for the first six years but still require obtaining the inspection sticker. After six years, it's an annual trip to the inspection station. Last month, I took my SUV for inspection, which mainly focused on three key areas: adequate lighting brightness, especially the high beams; braking performance measured by stopping distance; and exhaust emissions meeting environmental standards. I was quite nervous when the technician inserted the device into the exhaust pipe, but fortunately, I had replaced the catalytic converter last year. Now, there's an additional OBD test to read engine fault codes. Once, my car failed because the tire treads were worn out. I recommend checking brake pad thickness in advance and replacing bulbs if the lights appear yellow.

[StGiselle]

When I first bought a car, I was also confused about what vehicle inspection meant. Later, I learned that it's a mandatory annual check. Starting from the sixth year, my car needs to be driven to a designated inspection station every year, mainly checking four aspects: Are the headlights bright enough? Is the braking force sufficient when stepping on the brake? Does the exhaust emission meet the standards? Also, they check if there are any illegal modifications to the body. Last time I went on a Friday afternoon, surprisingly, there weren't many people. The staff first checked the exterior, then tested the chassis, and finally plugged in a computer to check the exhaust data. The whole process took forty minutes, mainly delayed by a poor contact in the left turn signal. After fixing it and passing the re-inspection, I got that yellow annual inspection sticker, which must be affixed to the upper right corner of the front windshield.

[LeJaxson]

Just went with a friend for vehicle inspection last week and finally understood the process. Bring the vehicle license and compulsory traffic insurance policy, drive to the inspection station and queue up to pay. The staff drove the car into the inspection line, used rollers to test braking force, a light gun to measure headlight brightness, and inserted an exhaust gas analyzer. My friend's car failed because of the modified xenon lights, so he spent eighty yuan to switch back to the factory bulbs. After passing, the inspection report was printed, and we went to the window to get it stamped and collect the annual inspection sticker. The whole process was like clearing levels; if any item failed, repairs were needed before retesting. Remember to address the engine fault light in advance, otherwise it's an automatic fail.