How Many Kilometers Can a Car Generally Drive Before Being Scrapped?
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Non-commercial vehicles and commercial vehicles have different scrapping periods, as detailed below: Scrapping Regulations for Non-commercial Vehicles: For household 5-seat sedans and 7-seat SUVs, non-commercial small and mini vehicles have no usage period limit. When the normal mileage reaches 600,000 kilometers, the state will guide the scrapping process. In addition to the above vehicles, small and mini 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 mini taxi passenger cars have a scrapping period of 8 years, medium-sized taxi passenger cars have a scrapping period of 10 years, and large taxi passenger cars have a scrapping period of 12 years. Public transport passenger cars have a scrapping period of 13 years, other small and mini commercial passenger cars have a scrapping period of 10 years, and large and medium-sized commercial passenger cars have a scrapping period of 15 years. Mini commercial trucks have a scrapping period of 8 years, light and large commercial trucks have a scrapping period of 10 years. The vehicle scrapping process is as follows: The car owner applying for scrapping and renewal must fill out the "Application Form for Vehicle Modification, Transfer, Alteration, Suspension, or Scrapping" and affix the owner's seal. The registration office will accept the application and issue a "Vehicle Scrapping Notice" for vehicles that have reached the scrapping period. For vehicles that have not reached the scrapping period but meet the scrapping standards after inspection, a "Vehicle Scrapping Notice" will be issued. The owner can choose a qualified recycling company to dismantle the vehicle with the "Notice". The recycling company will dismantle the vehicle and take photos after verifying the "Notice". The engine must be separated from the vehicle, the engine block must be broken, and the frame (chassis) must be cut. The owner must submit the "Modification Form", "XX Province Vehicle Renewal Technical Appraisal Form", "Scrapped Vehicle Recycling Certificate", and photos of the dismantled vehicle to the inspection office for verification and signature. The license plates will be reclaimed, and the scrapping registration will be processed after approval. Special Notes: According to Article 30 of the "Motor Vehicle Registration Regulations", if the vehicle is damaged and cannot be driven back to the registration location, the owner can sell the scrapped vehicle to a local recycling company. If a commercial vehicle is converted to a non-commercial vehicle, it must be scrapped according to the original commercial vehicle's scrapping period. According to Article 43 of the "Motor Vehicle Registration Regulations", after completing the transfer or cancellation of the motor vehicle registration, the original owner can apply to use the original license plate number when registering a new vehicle. The application must meet the following conditions: (1) Submitted within six months after the transfer or cancellation; (2) The owner must have owned the original vehicle for more than three years.
Whether a car can be worn out depends on how you use and maintain it. Personally, I enjoy tinkering with cars, and from my experience, there's no fixed mileage limit. Modern well-built cars, like Japanese brands, can easily exceed 200,000 kilometers if properly maintained. I've seen some owners who change the oil every 5,000 kilometers and check the brake pads regularly, keeping their cars running smoothly even at 250,000 kilometers. The issue lies with core components like the engine and transmission. If you neglect cooling or lubrication, they wear out quickly, potentially leading to major problems and scrapping by 100,000 kilometers. I recommend learning some basic maintenance knowledge to significantly extend your car's lifespan—don't wait until it breaks down on the road to regret it. Remember, safety comes first; if the car's condition becomes unstable, it's time to replace it.
