How many kilometers can a car drive?

[DeGabriel]

New regulations for private car scrappage have abolished the mandatory retirement age, replacing it with a guideline for scrappage after reaching 600,000 kilometers. If the car can still pass the annual inspection after exceeding 600,000 kilometers, it can continue to be driven, but it requires four on-site inspections per year. Relevant information about vehicle annual inspection is as follows: 1. Introduction: Vehicle annual inspection (Vehicles-inspection), also known as motor vehicle inspection. Depending on the nature of the vehicle's use, the inspection items and scope vary. 2. Inspection items: According to the definition in RB/T218-2017 "Requirements for the Qualification and Competence Assessment of Inspection Bodies—Motor Vehicle Inspection Institutions", motor vehicle inspections include three categories: motor vehicle safety technical inspection, motor vehicle emission inspection, and comprehensive performance inspection of automobiles.

[Lori]

I've been driving for most of my life. How far a car can go on a single tank of fuel mainly depends on the fuel tank size and fuel consumption. My old sedan has a 50-liter tank and consumes about 7 liters per 100 kilometers. On highway cruising, it can easily cover over 700 kilometers, but in city traffic with consumption rising to 10 liters, it can only go about 500 kilometers. With proper maintenance, like keeping tire pressure adequate and cleaning the fuel system timely, reducing consumption to 6 liters can add an extra hundred kilometers. A friend who drives a diesel car with a larger tank can cover 800-1,000 kilometers, but it's noisy and maintenance is troublesome. It's not uncommon for a car to last 200,000-300,000 kilometers in total. The old Toyota I drove in my younger days retired after 250,000 kilometers. The key is to take good care of your car—avoid rough roads and perform regular maintenance on engine oil and tires to extend its life and save money.

[LouisAnn]

I have been driving an electric vehicle for over a year now. When fully charged, it shows a range of 450 kilometers, but in actual driving conditions with air conditioning or on highways, it drops to 350-400 kilometers. A full charge is more than enough for my daily commute or short trips to the suburbs; I often make 200-kilometer round trips without needing to recharge. The benefits of electric vehicles include quiet operation and cost savings—electricity costs just a few cents per hundred kilometers, much cheaper than gasoline cars. For long trips, planning charging stations is key; using fast charging for half an hour can recharge up to 80%, giving another 300 kilometers of range. Future battery upgrades promise ranges over 600 kilometers, and having test-driven newer models, I'm really looking forward to it. Pay attention to driving habits; coasting and using regenerative braking can recover more energy. The lifespan of an electric car is similar to that of a gasoline car, with simpler maintenance and the ability to run well over a hundred thousand kilometers. Battery aging may slightly reduce range, but after replacement, you can continue to travel long distances.

[DiAustin]

Our family car has been running for six or seven years and has now clocked 100,000 kilometers. I believe it can easily handle another 100,000 kilometers without issues. The key lies in maintenance frequency—I change the oil and inspect the brakes every 5,000 kilometers, fixing minor problems early to avoid breakdowns. When purchasing, brand quality matters—Toyota and Honda models often exceed 200,000 kilometers effortlessly, while performance cars may require major repairs after 100,000+. Actual mileage is heavily influenced by road conditions: frequent short urban trips with traffic congestion accelerate wear, whereas long highway drives are gentler. My neighbor neglected maintenance, leading to engine failure at 120,000 km. For used cars, prioritize lower mileage—under 50,000 km is more reliable. Long-term cost calculations favor fuel-efficient models (e.g., 6L/100km), saving money and extending range.