How many kilometers do commercial vehicles need to be scrapped?
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Commercial vehicles converted to non-commercial use must be mandatorily scrapped after exceeding 600,000 kilometers according to regulations. Below is relevant information about vehicle scrapping: 1. Annual inspection schedule: Private passenger vehicles require biennial inspections within the first six years, annual inspections from six to fifteen years, and semi-annual inspections after fifteen years; Commercial vehicles require annual inspections within the first five years; Motorcycles require biennial inspections within the first four years. 2. Scrapping timeline: Non-commercial passenger vehicles with 9 seats or fewer (including sedans and SUVs) have a service life of 15 years. After meeting scrapping standards, owners may continue using them without approval if passing inspections - requiring two annual inspections, increasing to four annual inspections after 20 years of service (starting from the 21st year).
When I used to drive for ride-hailing, I specifically researched this. The scrapping of commercial vehicles depends on both mileage and age. For regular ride-hailing passenger vehicles like mine, they must be scrapped after reaching 600,000 kilometers. Even if they don’t hit that mileage, they must be retired from service after 10 years. Buses face stricter rules—they must retire after 8 years. One key point: vehicles operating inter-county routes must have traceable odometer data. If caught tampering with the odometer, they’ll be directly added to the scrapping list. Enforcement is very strict now, so I recommend preparing to replace your vehicle once the mileage approaches 500,000 kilometers.
