How many years and kilometers for commercial vehicles to be scrapped?
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Commercial vehicles have different scrapping periods based on vehicle types. Detailed information: 1. Non-commercial passenger vehicles with 9 seats or less (including sedans and SUVs) have a service life of 15 years. If they meet scrapping standards but need continued use, no approval is required. After passing inspection, the service life can be extended with biannual inspections. After 20 years, inspections increase to 4 times annually from the 21st year. 2. Tourist passenger vehicles and non-commercial passenger vehicles with more than 9 seats have a 10-year service life. If continued use is needed after meeting scrapping standards, follow current procedures, with a maximum extension of 10 years. Tourist vehicles under extended use require 4 annual inspections, while non-commercial vehicles with 9+ seats require 2 annual inspections, increasing to 4 after 15 years. 3. The service life of commercial buses is adjusted to 10 years. Continued use after meeting scrapping standards follows current procedures, with a maximum extension of 4 years and 4 annual inspections during extension. 4. For these vehicles, if they fail to meet national standards (GB7258-2004) in 3 consecutive inspections, license plates and registration will be revoked, and owners must deregister. After scrapping, re-registration and transfer are prohibited. 5. Note: Commercial vehicles converted to non-commercial use and vice versa must follow the 8-year scrapping rule for commercial vehicles.
I'm a mechanic and have seen many cases involving commercial vehicles. Taxis have the strictest regulations, with mandatory scrapping at 8 years or 600,000 kilometers, whichever comes first. For small passenger vehicles used commercially, it's 10 years or 600,000 kilometers. These are government-set rules because commercial vehicles are driven frequently, suffer more wear and tear, and pose higher safety risks over time, such as brake failure. When servicing these vehicles, we remind owners to regularly check the odometer, record driving data, and not exceed the limits. If the mileage is approaching the limit, the vehicle's lifespan can be extended slightly with proper maintenance, like changing the oil and inspecting parts. Exceeding the standards not only results in fines but is also dangerous, so we advise commercial vehicle operators to plan ahead.
I've been driving for ride-hailing services for over four years and have already clocked more than 350,000 kilometers. The scrapping standards are quite clear: taxis must be forcibly scrapped after a maximum of 8 years or 600,000 kilometers, while small passenger vehicles for commercial use have a limit of 10 years or 600,000 kilometers. The government sets these rules to prevent accidents caused by aging vehicles. I personally check my car's condition to ensure it remains safe to drive within the limits. Exceeding the mileage means spending more money on a new car, which affects business. Regular maintenance is essential—I keep track of the mileage every month and clean carbon deposits to extend the car's lifespan. I think it's reasonable, as passenger safety comes first.
