How many years can a National IV emission standard vehicle be driven?
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As long as the vehicle condition is good, National IV vehicles can be driven indefinitely, but some cities may impose driving restrictions on National IV vehicles. Below are relevant details: Scrap period: There are clear regulations that no mandatory scrap period will be set for private passenger vehicles, only a guideline for scrapping after reaching 600,000 kilometers. Light trucks and heavy trucks have a mandatory scrap period of 10 years, which can be extended up to 5 years at most, meaning the maximum mandatory scrap period for National IV trucks is 15 years. Implementation time of National IV emission standard: The National IV emission standard was implemented starting from July 1, 2010, until July 1, 2017, when the National V standard was fully implemented nationwide. Therefore, vehicles produced between 2011 and 2017 are basically National IV emission standard vehicles.
I remember driving a China IV emission standard car, like some models from around 2011, which had quite long mechanical lifespans. If properly maintained, you could easily drive them for 15 or even 20 years without major issues. The key point was that there was no mandatory scrapping policy – as long as it passed the annual inspection, you could keep using it. However, current traffic restriction policies in major cities have significant impacts. Places like Beijing and Shanghai impose restrictions on China IV vehicles entering urban areas, possibly prohibiting them from driving in congestion zones. This depends on local policy changes, so it's important to stay updated with environmental protection department announcements. My relative still drives a China IV car for suburban trips without problems – just needs regular oil changes and emission checks. Don't worry too much about the vehicle's age; proper maintenance is crucial. A well-maintained car can always keep running.
