How Long Does It Take for a Vehicle to Be Scrapped?

[DeJesse]

Private cars and commercial vehicles have different scrapping periods, as detailed below: Scrapping regulations for private cars: For 5-seat family cars and 7-seat SUVs, as well as small and micro non-commercial vehicles, there is no usage period limit. However, when the normal mileage reaches 600,000 kilometers, the state will guide the scrapping process. In addition to the above vehicles, small and micro non-commercial passenger cars, large non-commercial sedans, and wheeled special machinery vehicles also have no usage period limit. Common scrapping regulations for commercial vehicles: Small and micro taxi passenger vehicles have a scrapping period of 8 years, medium-sized taxi passenger vehicles 10 years, and large taxi passenger vehicles 12 years. Public transport passenger vehicles have a scrapping period of 13 years, other small and micro commercial passenger vehicles 10 years, and large and medium-sized commercial passenger vehicles 15 years. Micro commercial trucks have a scrapping period of 8 years, while light and large commercial trucks have a scrapping period of 10 years.

[MacOlivia]

From my years of driving experience since youth, I've realized there's no fixed timeline for vehicle scrappage – some cars last 20 years while others break down in a decade, all depending on maintenance. My old Jetta served me 17 years before retirement because I changed oil diligently, monitored tire treads, and kept the chassis rust-free. Frequent mountain driving or constant heavy loads accelerate wear and shorten lifespan. I've also noticed that urban stop-and-go traffic harms engines more than highway cruising; regular throttle body cleaning helps delay aging. Proper scrappage processing takes time too – certified dismantlers need 2-3 days to disassemble parts and issue certificates. Don't wait until the car falls apart; prioritize safety by acting timely.

[MichaelFitz]

Last time I scrapped my old car, the whole process took four days to complete – it was no easy task. On the first day, I drove to the dismantling yard to register and queue up, spending most of the day in massive crowds. The second day involved removing the engine and interior, with workers taking great care to avoid pollution. On the third day, I collected the recycling documents and had to visit the vehicle management office to cancel the registration before it was all done. Most of the time was stuck in bureaucratic procedures – if the documents had been complete and appointments made in advance, it could have been shortened to within two days. I recommend checking local policies beforehand, as some regions offer subsidies of a few hundred dollars for trading in for a new car. The condition of the car is also crucial: heavily rusted cars speed up the scrapping process, whereas well-maintained ones can last several more years.

[MarianaFitz]

I often ponder the environmental impact of cars. The scrapping process actually takes quite a long time—dismantling and sorting parts requires at least three days, with high risks of waste oil and exhaust leakage during the process. An average car has a lifespan of about 13 years, but with proper maintenance like replacing aging belts and filters, it can be extended to 18 years, avoiding resource waste. I recommend choosing eco-friendly models to reduce frequent start-stop damage during traffic congestion. Scrapping time varies by individual—I've seen people stubbornly driving dilapidated cars, ultimately creating greater safety hazards.