If a car is directly sold as scrap without completing the deregistration process, the vehicle will not be automatically deregistered. The owner must go to the relevant authorities to complete the deregistration. Legal Basis for Vehicle Deregistration: According to the "Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China," motor vehicles that meet the national mandatory scrapping standards cannot be privately dismantled or sold. The owner must submit an application form to a qualified motor vehicle recycling company and provide the vehicle registration certificate, license plate, and vehicle license. After confirming the vehicle, the recycling company will dismantle it and issue a "Scrapped Motor Vehicle Recycling Certificate" to the owner. The owner must then take this certificate to the vehicle management office to complete the vehicle file deregistration. Important Notes on Vehicle Deregistration: If a car is sold as scrap without deregistration, it may affect the renewal of the driver's license, and the vehicle management department will suspend the registration of any newly purchased vehicles. Additionally, privately selling or dismantling scrapped vehicles will result in the loss of the right to register new vehicles. Motor vehicles that meet the national mandatory scrapping standards cannot be privately dismantled or sold. The owner must submit an application form to a qualified motor vehicle recycling company and provide the vehicle registration certificate, license plate, and vehicle license.
