Can I Apply for Vehicle Scrapping Without a Car?
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You cannot apply for vehicle scrapping without a car. Because the scrapping procedure requires the submission of the vehicle itself as part of the documentation, otherwise the scrapping process cannot be completed. Motor vehicle scrapping process: The owner of the vehicle applying for scrapping and renewal must fill out and submit one copy of the "Motor Vehicle Modification, Transfer, Alteration, Suspension, or Scrapping Approval Application Form" with the owner's seal affixed. Apply at the registration acceptance counter. For vehicles that have reached the scrapping age limit, a "Vehicle Scrapping Notice" will be issued. For vehicles that have not reached the scrapping age limit, after inspection and confirmation by the motor vehicle inspection counter that they meet the scrapping standards, a "Vehicle Scrapping Notice" will be issued. The vehicle owner can choose a qualified recycling company to dismantle the vehicle by presenting the "Notice". After verifying the "Notice", the recycling company will dismantle the vehicle and take photos. The engine must be separated from the vehicle, the engine block must be broken, and the frame (chassis) must be cut. The vehicle owner must present the "Modification Form", "XX Province Vehicle Renewal Technical Appraisal Form", "Scrapped Vehicle Recycling Certificate", and photos of the dismantled vehicle to the motor vehicle inspection counter for verification and signature. The license plates and certificates will be reclaimed, and the scrapping registration will be processed after approval according to regulations.
I've dealt with similar issues before, and a friend also asked if they could scrap a car they no longer had. The answer is definitely no, because vehicle scrapping is a deregistration process specifically for cars. Just like an ID card, the vehicle must physically exist to undergo the procedure. The scrapping process requires the owner to bring the car to an authorized recycling center or the DMV, where staff will inspect the engine, VIN, etc., and confirm the vehicle's condition before destruction. If the car is already gone – say, stolen or sold long ago – you'll need to file a police report or resolve legal ownership with the buyer first, otherwise the process can't proceed. I recommend checking the vehicle's status first and reporting to traffic police to avoid delays in further handling. Scrapping offers benefits like clearing records and qualifying for subsidies, but only if the car is in your possession. I've seen people insist on trying without the car, just wasting their time. Bottom line: no car, no scrapping – confirming the vehicle's whereabouts is the practical first step.
