Can motor vehicles be scrapped in another location?

[JesseLynn]

Motor vehicles can be scrapped in another location. If the vehicle is damaged due to reasons such as traffic accidents and cannot be handed over for scrapping to a local motor vehicle recycling enterprise, the owner of the motor vehicle may hand over the vehicle for scrapping to a motor vehicle recycling enterprise in the vehicle's current location. After confirming the dismantling of the vehicle, the motor vehicle recycling enterprise will issue a scrapped motor vehicle recycling certificate to the owner and submit the motor vehicle registration certificate, license plate, driving license, etc. to the local vehicle management office where the vehicle is scrapped. The applicant needs to go to the main vehicle management office to apply for a motor vehicle deregistration certificate. The required documents include: 1. Original identity proof of the vehicle owner (if handled by someone else, the original identity proof of the entrusting person and the original power of attorney must be provided at the same time, and non-local residents must also provide the original temporary residence permit); 2. Original scrapped vehicle recycling certificate from another province or city.

[ClaraRose]

I recently helped a friend with the out-of-town vehicle scrapping process, and it turned out to be quite straightforward. First, you need to contact the vehicle registration office in the place where the car is registered to apply for a scrapping authorization, and obtain a stamped letter of authorization. Then, bring the vehicle registration certificate, driving license, and ID card to a certified recycling company in another location. They will dismantle and photograph the vehicle on the spot, and provide you with a scrapping certificate. Finally, mail the certificate back to the original registration location to cancel the vehicle record. The whole process takes about a week or so, much smoother than expected. Remember to choose a qualified recycling point. Nowadays, many cities have scrapping network apps where you can make an appointment with one click, and you can also inquire about subsidy policies—some places offer several thousand yuan for retiring old vehicles.

[SanElliott]

It's entirely feasible to scrap a vehicle in a different location, the key is to follow the proper procedures. The safest approach is to contact the traffic management department of the vehicle's registration location in advance to confirm the specific operational rules. In the used car industry, I've encountered many cases: most regions accept out-of-town vehicle scrapping applications, but the process must be handled through officially recognized dismantling enterprises. Required documents include the vehicle's title (big green book), the owner's ID card, and the original vehicle registration certificate. The recycling company will take imprints of the vehicle identification number and engine number for record-keeping. Currently, to facilitate migrant workers who are away from their home provinces for extended periods, many regions have launched online pre-approval channels to reduce the need for multiple trips. A special reminder: make sure to release any vehicle loans or liens in advance, otherwise the locked records could result in a wasted trip.

[McRichard]

Yes, you can scrap a car with out-of-province license plates. I personally handled the scrapping of a Guangdong-licensed car in Hainan. The key steps are three things: find a local authorized dismantling facility (check the list on the MIIT website), prepare four documents (copy of owner's ID card, original vehicle license, registration certificate, and power of attorney), and finally send the recycling certificate back to the vehicle's registered location for filing. The whole process took three days, which was much more cost-effective than driving it back to Guangdong. The crucial point is to negotiate the recycling price in advance, as metal market prices vary significantly across regions.