How many more years can a 2005 Teana be driven?

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JaxsonDella
07/29/25 4:56pm
Currently, there is no mandatory scrapping period for private cars. After six years, they require an annual inspection, and after fifteen years, they need to be inspected twice a year. As long as the car passes the inspection and is in good condition, it can continue to be driven indefinitely. Scrapping Regulations: China has clear regulations that do not set a scrapping period for private passenger vehicles, only guiding scrapping after reaching 600,000 kilometers. Additionally, light and heavy-duty trucks have a mandatory scrapping period of 10 years, which can be extended up to 5 years, making the maximum scrapping period for National IV trucks 15 years. Vehicle Annual Inspection: Vehicle annual inspection refers to a mandatory test for all vehicles with official license plates and registration certificates, equivalent to an annual physical examination for the vehicle according to the "Technical Conditions for Motor Vehicle Operation Safety." The annual inspection helps promptly eliminate potential safety hazards, encourages better vehicle maintenance, and reduces the occurrence of traffic accidents.
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