What is the Vehicle Annual Inspection Policy?
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Annual inspection is essentially a health check for vehicles, and cars that fail the inspection are not permitted to be driven on the road. Currently, the Ministry of Public Security has issued new regulations for vehicle annual inspections in 2021. Compared to the previously adjusted inspection timing, these new rules primarily focus on modifications to the inspection items and took effect on January 1, 2021. According to the "Motor Vehicle Safety Technology Inspection Items and Methods," the adjustments to inspection items are divided into two categories: private cars and freight vehicles, as detailed below: Private Cars: Added Inspection Step: Private cars now include a "safety defect recall" step in the online inspection process. If a vehicle has safety issues and is subject to a manufacturer recall, the inspection personnel will notify the owner of the recall status. Clarified Scope of Exterior Inspection: The new regulations specify and relax the requirements for vehicle exterior inspections. During exterior checks, modifications such as grilles, pedals, roof racks, bumpers, and wheel rims are now permitted. Freight Vehicles: Freight vehicles are subject to a "three additions and six deletions" approach, removing six standard items from the original inspection list and adding three new items. New Items: Tire tread depth, wheel lifting device, and wheelbase are the three new inspection items. Deleted Items: Noise, speedometer, suspension efficiency, fuel economy, power performance, and headlight offset are the six old items removed. New Rules for Vehicles Within 10 Years: As part of measures to deepen reforms in streamlining administration and delegating power, the Ministry of Public Security not only adjusted the 2021 inspection items but also revised the inspection cycle and exemption scope on November 20, 2020. Details are as follows: Exemption Scope: The exemption scope for motor vehicles has been expanded from non-commercial mini and small passenger vehicles with up to 6 seats to those with 7-9 seats. This means that after November 20, non-commercial mini and small passenger vehicles under 6 years old with 7-9 seats can enjoy the exemption policy. Inspection Cycle: Exempt vehicles can skip on-site inspections for the first 6 years, only requiring formalities every two years, while vehicles aged 6-10 years must undergo annual inspections. The new regulations state that the inspection cycle for private cars remains unchanged for the first 6 years, but vehicles aged 6-10 years will now be inspected biennially instead of annually. In other words, exempt vehicles will be inspected every two years within 10 years, with only the 6th and 8th years requiring on-site inspections.
