How many more years can an 11-year-old used car be driven?
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Depending on the vehicle type, an 11-year-old used car can still be driven for: 1. Commercial vehicles: Small and micro rental passenger cars have a service life of 8 years, medium rental passenger cars 10 years, and large rental passenger cars 12 years. 2. Private cars: They are required to be mandatorily scrapped after 600,000 kilometers, with no age limit. The prerequisite is passing the annual motor vehicle inspection. The service life of various motor vehicles is clearly stipulated as follows: 1. 8 years: The scrapping age for small and micro rental passenger cars is 8 years. 2. 10 years: The scrapping age for medium rental passenger cars is 10 years. 3. 12 years: The scrapping age for large rental passenger cars is 12 years. 4. 13 years: The scrapping age for public passenger buses is 13 years. 5. 15 years: The scrapping age for dedicated school buses is 15 years. 6. 20 years: The scrapping age for medium and large non-commercial passenger cars, excluding large sedans, is 20 years.
I'm also driving an 11-year-old car, and I feel it can still run for several more years, depending on maintenance. Like my old Honda, regular oil changes at the dealership, along with brake and tire checks, have kept it running strong even after 150,000 kilometers. The key is maintaining good service records; a car without major accidents can keep going with some part replacements. For example, if the water pump or spark plugs wear out, spending a few hundred bucks on new ones will do the trick. But avoid aggressive acceleration or skipping maintenance, as that could shorten its lifespan. Overall, driving it for another three to five years shouldn’t be a problem, especially with fuel-efficient cars being more durable. Considering how expensive new cars are now, used cars offer great value; proper maintenance can extend their life, so there’s no need to rush into buying a new one.
