How Many Years Can a Car Normally Last?
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A car can normally last for 20 years. Here is some relevant information about how long a car can last: 1. The car scrappage policy has abolished the 15-year scrappage limit, replacing it with a guided scrappage at 600,000 kilometers. 2. If the car is driven 20,000 kilometers per year, it can last for 30 years; if driven 30,000 kilometers per year, it can last for 20 years. 3. The actual lifespan of a car is also influenced by many practical factors. 4. During use, car parts gradually age with frequency of use, and performance declines over time. 5. Starting from the 15th year of use, the car must undergo 2 annual inspections per year; from the 21st year, inspections increase to 4 times per year. If the car fails the inspection due to aging parts or performance degradation, it will also need to be scrapped.
Having driven a taxi for over a decade, I'm most qualified to speak about vehicle longevity. Nowadays, family cars on the road generally won't break down within 15 years—the key lies in routine maintenance. I've handled three vehicles, each with odometers exceeding 400,000 km. The secret? Strict 5,000-km oil changes and inspecting suspension bushings every 20,000 km. Recently, Old Zhang's Corolla retired at 340,000 km with its core components still functioning perfectly. Truth is, a car's lifespan depends more on driving habits: flooring the accelerator from starts and not slowing down for potholes will wear out even premium vehicles within a decade. For normal commuting, twenty years is achievable—I've seen 2003 Passats still running strong.
