How Many Years Can a Car Generally Be Driven Before It Is Scrapped?
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There is no scrapping age limit for small cars. After driving 600,000 kilometers, the state will guide the scrapping process. If the car's mileage exceeds 600,000 kilometers but still meets the inspection standards and can continue to be used, it must undergo annual inspections four times a year. Vehicles that fail the inspection will be subject to mandatory scrapping. The vehicle scrapping process is as follows: 1. The car owner applying for scrapping and renewal must fill out and stamp a form; 2. Apply at the registration acceptance counter, and a vehicle scrapping notice will be issued for vehicles that have reached the scrapping age; 3. The owner can choose a qualified recycling company to dismantle the vehicle with the notice; 4. The recycling company will dismantle and photograph the vehicle after verifying the notice; 5. Submit the change form, vehicle technology appraisal form, scrapped vehicle recycling certificate, and vehicle dismantling photos to the motor vehicle inspection counter for verification and signature, then surrender the license plates and certificates, and complete the scrapping registration according to regulations.
Actually, there are no strict regulations on how many years a car must be scrapped anymore. The policy of mandatory scrapping after 15 years from our time has long been changed. Now, for private cars, it depends on whether they can pass the annual inspection and the total mileage. The state will recommend and guide scrapping when the car reaches 600,000 kilometers. However, my old buddy, which has been running for 18 years, is still on the road—it's just a bit troublesome to go through two inspections every year. Nowadays, many cars can last 20 years without issues if properly maintained, but as they age, plastic parts and seals can deteriorate, leading to various noises and minor problems. Recently, my car passed the exhaust test in one go, but the headlights weren't bright enough, so I had to replace the entire headlight assembly. The repair cost was almost enough to buy a used motorcycle.
