At what mileage is a car generally scrapped?

[VonPeyton]

There is no age limit for car scrappage, but the mileage limit for scrappage is 600,000 kilometers. The following are the specific steps for delaying car scrappage: 1. The registration and review department of the vehicle management office reviews the relevant information of the motor vehicle, including: the original "Application and Approval Form for Delayed Scrappage of Motor Vehicles" (if not conducted simultaneously with regular inspections, the engine number and vehicle identification number, i.e., the chassis or body number, must be affixed on the back); the original "Motor Vehicle Driving License". 2. The motor vehicle inspection department verifies the vehicle identification code (chassis or body number) and engine number, and checks for any signs of tampering; compares the imprinted numbers with the original vehicle identification code (chassis or body number) and engine number; tests the safety technical performance of the motor vehicle and reviews its safety technical performance. 3. The business leadership department of the vehicle management office reviews the application. If it meets the regulations, they will note their opinion on the original application form and, in the record column of the supplementary page of the "Motor Vehicle Driving License", use a computer to print the approved period for delayed scrappage and the inspection cycle in the format of the special seal for delayed scrappage.

[VanValentina]

There's no fixed mileage for a car to be scrapped; it mainly depends on the vehicle's condition. My old Passat, which I just sold, ran 280,000 kilometers and was still in great shape, while my neighbor's Japanese car fell apart at just 180,000 kilometers. The national mandatory scrapping standard is 600,000 kilometers as a guideline, but honestly, not many city cars reach that mileage. The most extreme case I've seen was a diesel taxi—the odometer had already turned over two and a half times, and the driver said it had at least 500,000 kilometers. The key lies in maintenance: changing the three filters on time, using full synthetic oil, and avoiding aggressive driving can keep the engine strong even at 200,000 kilometers. The aging of rubber parts in the chassis is more critical than mileage, especially in the north where road salt corrodes the undercarriage—that's more damaging than high mileage. Used car dealers mainly check for major accidents, water damage, or fire damage—these are the real deal-breakers.

[DelArianna]

After working in the auto repair industry for so long, I've never seen a car scrapped simply because of high mileage. Last week, I serviced a Buick GL8 with 320,000 kilometers on it. The owner insists on using full synthetic oil, has replaced the timing belt three times, and the chassis is still tight as a drum. On the other hand, it's common to see young car owners wearing out their tires by 30,000 kilometers—they don't slow down for speed bumps and keep driving even when the tire sidewalls are bulging. Here's a reminder: frequent short trips are more damaging to a car than high mileage, as insufficient engine lubrication leads to faster wear. With the new annual inspection regulations relaxed to once a year after 15 years, many older cars are getting a new lease on life. What you really should be concerned about is the catalytic converter—if it gets clogged, repairing it can cost more than fixing the engine, and failing the emissions test is a death sentence.