How Long Can a 2008 Car Still Be Driven?

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Rex
07/30/25 9:32am
It depends on the maintenance level. If the annual inspection is passed, a 2008 car can be driven as long as desired. Below is more information about the driving lifespan of a car: 1. Conditions to be met: (1) The annual inspection must be passed. (2) There are no relevant local driving restrictions. (3) The mileage does not exceed 600,000 kilometers. 2. Legal basis: According to the "Regulations for the Implementation of the Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China": (1) Passenger vehicles for commercial use must be inspected once a year within 5 years; after 5 years, once every 6 months. (2) Trucks and large or medium-sized non-commercial passenger vehicles must be inspected once a year within 10 years; after 10 years, once every 6 months. (3) Small and micro non-commercial passenger vehicles must be inspected once every 2 years within 6 years; after 6 years, once a year; after 15 years, once every 6 months.
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