How Many Years Can a Car Last on Average?

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If a car is properly maintained and used according to standards, it can last an average of 20 years. Relevant information about car lifespan: The car scrappage policy has abolished the 15-year scrappage limit, replacing it with a guided scrappage at 600,000 kilometers. If a car is driven 20,000 kilometers annually, it can last 30 years; if driven 30,000 kilometers annually, it can last 20 years. The actual lifespan of a car is influenced by many practical factors. During use, car parts gradually age with frequency of use, and performance declines over time. Additionally, starting from the 15th year of use, a car must undergo two annual inspections per year; from the 21st year, inspections increase to four times annually. If a car fails the annual inspection due to aging parts and declining performance, it must be scrapped. Guided Scrappage: As car ownership gradually increases, environmental policies impose stricter emission requirements. With policy changes, cars that fail to meet emission standards will become yellow-label vehicles, prohibited from driving in urban areas, and eventually scrapped.