What to Do If You Forget to Get Your Car Inspected?
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If the delay is within 1 year, there will be no fine. However, if the delay is between 1 to 3 years, a certain amount of late fees will be charged upon the next inspection. If the car has not been inspected for over 3 years—meaning it has missed three consecutive inspection cycles—the vehicle's registration will be canceled according to regulations. When to Perform Vehicle Inspection: For small and micro non-commercial passenger vehicles, new cars require inspection every two years within the first 6 years, and annually after 6 years. Medium-sized and larger vehicles require annual inspection. Vehicles can undergo inspection up to 3 months before the inspection deadline. Inspection Preparation: Ensure the vehicle's braking performance is good; handle any traffic violation records before the inspection; pay attention to the cleanliness of the chassis.
That day, I had just dropped my child off at school when I suddenly realized my car's annual inspection had expired—my heart skipped a beat. I immediately checked the vehicle registration and confirmed it was overdue by two months, so scared that I didn’t dare drive it anymore. After looking it up online, I found that forgetting the inspection could result in a 200-yuan fine and 3 demerit points, and worse, the insurance company wouldn’t cover any accidents—how dangerous! I directly contacted the 4S dealership to schedule an emergency inspection that same day, drove there, and queued up. The technician checked the brakes and lights, which were all fine, and after paying a 150-yuan late inspection fee, it was done. Looking back now, I should’ve set a phone reminder earlier to avoid forgetting again—safety comes first, and only with a properly inspected car can I feel at ease transporting my family. This experience taught me to check my documents more diligently.
