Can Refurbished Old Cars Be Licensed for Road Use?

[LaTessa]

Refurbished vehicles cannot be legally driven on the road. China implements a mandatory vehicle retirement system, where retired vehicles are dismantled, leaving no possibility for refurbishment and road use. Refurbished Cars: These refer to vehicles where merchants dismantle old machines, select usable parts for polishing, cleaning, and electroplating, then reassemble and rebrand them. The components may not be from the same brand, may vary in specifications, and lack effective quality testing methods, resulting in substandard product quality. Various issues often arise after a short period of use. Simply put, refurbished cars are akin to knock-offs. Remanufactured Cars: Setting aside environmental benefits, the manufacturing process differs significantly. Specialized shot blasting and peening techniques are used. Unusable internal parts are discarded and replaced with original factory components. Dedicated quality testing machines ensure the products meet standards close to new factory parts. They come with warranty certificates, after-sales services, and bear the company's own trademark. During sale, they are clearly labeled as remanufactured products, with appropriate markings, ensuring transparency. However, their higher price compared to refurbished vehicles leads to less ideal sales performance.