How many years before an operational sedan is scrapped?

[LucasLee]

Operational sedans are scrapped after 8 years because they fall under the category of small and micro-sized taxi passenger vehicles, which have a scrapping period of 8 years. Scrapping regulations for other common operational vehicles: Medium-sized taxi passenger vehicles have a scrapping period of 10 years, while large-sized taxi passenger vehicles have a scrapping period of 12 years. Public transport passenger vehicles are scrapped after 13 years, other small and micro-sized operational passenger vehicles after 10 years, and large and medium-sized operational passenger vehicles after 15 years. Micro-sized operational trucks are scrapped after 8 years, while light and large-sized operational trucks are scrapped after 10 years. Scrapping regulations for private vehicles: For family-use 5-seat sedans and 7-seat SUVs, non-operational small and micro-sized vehicles have no usage period limit. When the normal mileage reaches 600,000 kilometers, the state will guide the scrapping process. Apart from the aforementioned vehicles, small and micro-sized non-operational passenger vehicles, large non-operational sedans, and wheeled special machinery vehicles also have no usage period limit.

[MacBarrett]

Ordinary family cars can last over a decade without issues, but the scrapping regulations for commercial vehicles are much stricter. According to national regulations, taxis and passenger transport vehicles must be forcibly scrapped after 8 years of use. Although ride-hailing is a new business model, it is still classified as taxi passenger transport and subject to the same 8-year scrapping standard. However, small and mini rental passenger vehicles can be used for 10 years. A reminder: this timeframe is calculated from the vehicle's initial registration date. Even if the ownership is transferred midway, the scrapping deadline won't be reset. Commercial vehicles endure heavy wear and tear and must undergo annual inspections. Never operate beyond the allowed period—if caught, the vehicle will be forcibly scrapped.

[RhettFitz]

As a veteran taxi driver with over ten years of experience, I can tell you that the mandatory scrapping period for taxis is 8 years. Even if the vehicle is in excellent condition, it must be scrapped once it reaches the age limit. Nowadays, many ride-hailing vehicles also follow this standard. I suggest that commercial vehicle owners start preparing to replace their cars six months in advance, because if the transfer is done in the last six months, the new owner will have too little time to take over. Additionally, pay attention to the vehicle condition—if it fails the annual inspection three times in a row, it will be required to be scrapped early. Passenger vehicles that run 300–400 kilometers daily indeed suffer much more mechanical wear and tear than private cars.

[Josh]

Operational vehicles are categorized into different types. For passenger vehicles, the mandatory scrapping period is 8 years. This is calculated based on the registration date on the vehicle license. After 8 years, the vehicle must be withdrawn from the operational market. For example, if the registration date is March 2020, the mandatory scrapping deadline will be March 2028. However, the rules differ for cargo vehicles: light-duty trucks have a 10-year period, while heavy-duty trucks have a 15-year period. When a vehicle approaches its scrapping deadline, the owner will receive a notification from the vehicle management office. Alternatively, one can check the duplicate of the vehicle license, which clearly indicates the mandatory scrapping deadline.