How Long Until Domestic Vehicles Are Mandatorily Scrapped?

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SanDelilah
07/28/25 6:27pm
For household 5-seat sedans and 7-seat SUVs, as well as non-commercial small and mini vehicles, there is no usage lifespan limit. When the normal mileage reaches 600,000 kilometers, the state will guide the vehicle to be scrapped. The difference between guided scrapping and mandatory scrapping: Guided scrapping is a recommendation for scrapping, but if the vehicle still meets the requirements for continued use, it does not have to be scrapped. Mandatory scrapping means the vehicle must, without exception, be scrapped. There are four criteria for mandatory scrapping: Reaching the prescribed usage lifespan; After repair and adjustment, the vehicle still does not meet the national safety technical standards for in-use vehicles; After repair and adjustment or the adoption of control technologies, the vehicle still emits pollutants or noise that does not meet national standards for in-use vehicles; Failing to obtain the vehicle inspection compliance mark for three consecutive inspection cycles after the inspection validity period expires.
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Nova
08/12/25 12:06am
I've been driving for over a decade. In China, private cars are not subject to mandatory scrapping. The policy states: as long as a private car passes its annual inspection every year, it can continue to be used. However, vehicles like taxis must be scrapped after eight years or exceeding 600,000 kilometers. Older cars can see skyrocketing maintenance costs and may pose safety risks. I recommend servicing every six months as preventive maintenance. Replacing the car earlier is advisable, and government subsidies make it more convenient.
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