How many more years can a China 4 vehicle be driven?
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As long as the vehicle is in good condition, a China 4 vehicle can be driven indefinitely, but some cities may impose driving restrictions on China 4 vehicles. Here are the relevant details: 1. Scrap deadline: There are clear regulations that do not set a scrap deadline for private passenger vehicles, only a guideline for scrapping after reaching 600,000 kilometers. Light and heavy trucks have a mandatory scrap period of 10 years, but this can be extended up to 5 years, meaning the maximum mandatory scrap period for China 4 trucks is 15 years. 2. Implementation time of China 4 emission standards: The China 4 emission standards were first implemented on July 1, 2010, and the nationwide implementation of China 5 standards began on July 1, 2017. Therefore, vehicles produced between 2011 and 2017 are mostly compliant with China 4 emission standards.
I've been paying attention to recent changes in automotive policies. How many more years can Euro 4 standard vehicles still be driven? It mainly depends on local regulations. The government is promoting environmental protection, and Euro 4 vehicles are already restricted in major cities like Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou—for example, they can't enter central urban areas during workdays. If you live in suburban areas or smaller cities without these restrictions, driving for eight or nine years isn't a problem. The vehicle itself can last over ten years with proper maintenance, but restrictions will likely increase in the next five to six years. It's advisable to regularly check local traffic information updates and adjust your driving plans accordingly to avoid inconvenience.
