At how many kilometers is a motor vehicle scrapped?
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Private vehicles and commercial vehicles have different scrapping mileage standards, as detailed below: Private vehicle scrapping regulations: For family-use 5-seat sedans and 7-seat SUVs, as well as non-commercial small and mini vehicles, there is no usage age limit. When the normal driving mileage reaches 600,000 kilometers, the state will recommend scrapping. In addition to the above-mentioned vehicles, small and mini non-commercial passenger vehicles, large non-commercial sedans, and wheeled special-purpose machinery vehicles also have no usage age limit. Common commercial vehicle scrapping regulations: Small and mini taxi passenger vehicles have a scrapping age of 8 years, medium-sized taxi passenger vehicles have a scrapping age of 10 years, and large taxi passenger vehicles have a scrapping age of 12 years. Public bus passenger vehicles have a scrapping age of 13 years, other small and mini commercial passenger vehicles have a scrapping age of 10 years, and large and medium-sized commercial passenger vehicles have a scrapping age of 15 years; mini commercial trucks have a scrapping age of 8 years, while light and large commercial trucks have a scrapping age of 10 years.
I've driven quite a few cars and found there's no unified standard for when a vehicle should be scrapped in terms of mileage—it depends more on maintenance conditions and personal needs. My old Toyota Camry has clocked 280,000 kilometers and still runs smoothly because I regularly change the oil and check the brake system. But a friend's Hyundai had to be scrapped at just 150,000 kilometers due to multiple electrical aging issues and prohibitively high repair costs. From experience, 200,000 kilometers is a common turning point; if a car frequently has trouble starting, experiences a sharp increase in fuel consumption, or exceeds emission standards, it's time to consider scrapping it. Regular maintenance like changing filters every 5,000 kilometers and checking tire wear can significantly extend its lifespan. Current policies encourage scrapping based on safety and environmental assessments—don't just focus on the numbers. I recommend using an app to check your car's condition or getting a professional diagnosis at a specialized shop.
