What procedures are required for a car to undergo inspection?
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To have a car inspected, you need to prepare the compulsory traffic insurance policy, driver's license, motor vehicle inspection application form, motor vehicle safety inspection certificate, motor vehicle registration certificate, etc. Car annual inspection period: For non-commercial small cars, new cars are exempt from inspection for the first six years. After six years, they need to be inspected annually. If a family car is over 15 years old, it must undergo inspection every six months. For commercial vehicles, annual inspection is required every year. If they exceed 15 years, large commercial vehicles or cargo vehicles must be inspected annually. Annual inspection items: The inspection includes checking whether the vehicle's engine, chassis, body, and accessories are clean and complete, as well as verifying if the vehicle's paint is uniform. Additionally, the inspection covers the vehicle's braking performance, steering control, lights, exhaust, and other safety-related aspects to ensure the vehicle complies with the technical conditions for safe operation.
I just had my 6-year-old compact car inspected last year, and the procedure was actually quite straightforward. First, you need to bring three items: the original ID card of the vehicle owner (both parties' IDs if processed by an agent), a copy of the compulsory traffic insurance policy (electronic version is acceptable), and the vehicle registration certificate. For light trucks, you also need to prepare reflective warning triangles. Make sure to settle any traffic violations beforehand, otherwise the system will block the inspection. At the inspection station, first go to the payment window to get the form, which costs around 200 yuan. Then queue up for the exterior inspection, where the staff will check the VIN, tire tread depth, and require any modified emblems or exhaust pipes to be restored. The lighting inspection is where most people get stuck, so remember to check your headlight brightness in advance. During the brake test on the dynamometer, remember to press the accelerator firmly twice—many beginners make mistakes here. Finally, take the passed report to the service hall for stamping. The whole process takes about 40 minutes.
