What is the vehicle inspection cycle?
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Vehicle inspection cycles are as follows: 1. For operational passenger vehicles, annual inspection is required within the first 5 years; after exceeding 5 years, inspection is required every 6 months. 2. For trucks and large/medium-sized non-operational passenger vehicles, annual inspection is required within the first 10 years; after exceeding 10 years, inspection is required every 6 months. 3. For small/mini non-operational passenger vehicles, biennial inspection is required within the first 6 years; after exceeding 6 years, annual inspection is required; after exceeding 15 years, inspection is required every 6 months. The purpose of vehicle annual inspection is to examine the main technical conditions of vehicles, promote enhanced maintenance, ensure vehicles remain in good condition, and guarantee driving safety.
A few years ago when I bought my car, I specifically checked the annual inspection rules. Now, the inspection cycle for private cars has changed significantly. For the first 6 years, new cars are exempt from on-site inspections, and you only need to apply for an electronic label on the traffic management app 12123 every two years. When the car is between 6 and 10 years old, it must undergo an on-site inspection at a testing station, but only once every two years. After 10 years, an annual inspection is required. If the vehicle registration certificate indicates it's a commercial vehicle or a minivan, the rules are different, and an annual inspection is mandatory. It's advisable to check the annotations on the supplementary page of your vehicle registration certificate. The mobile app will remind you when the inspection is due. By the way, the inspection cycle does not reset after a used car is transferred, which is something many people often confuse.
