How Many Years Can a Sedan Be Driven Before It Is Scrapped?
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For domestic 5-seat sedans and 7-seat SUVs, non-commercial small and mini vehicles have no usage lifespan. When the normal mileage reaches 600,000 kilometers, the state will guide the scrapping process. In addition to the above-mentioned vehicles, small and mini non-commercial passenger vehicles, large non-commercial sedans, and wheeled special-purpose machinery vehicles also have no usage lifespan restrictions. Commercial vehicles have scrapping lifespans, as follows: Small and mini taxi passenger vehicles have a scrapping lifespan of 8 years, medium-sized taxi passenger vehicles have a scrapping lifespan of 10 years, and large taxi passenger vehicles have a scrapping lifespan of 12 years. Public transport passenger vehicles have a scrapping lifespan of 13 years, other small and mini commercial passenger vehicles have a scrapping lifespan of 10 years, and large and medium-sized commercial passenger vehicles have a scrapping lifespan of 15 years. Mini commercial trucks have a scrapping lifespan of 8 years, light and large commercial trucks have a scrapping lifespan of 10 years. The vehicle scrapping process is as follows: The car owner applying for scrapping and renewal must fill out one copy of the "Motor Vehicle Change, Transfer, Modification, Suspension, and Scrapping Approval Application Form" and affix the owner's seal. The registration department accepts the application and issues a "Vehicle Scrapping Notice" for vehicles that have reached the scrapping lifespan. For vehicles that have not reached the scrapping lifespan, after inspection and confirmation by the motor vehicle inspection department, if they meet the scrapping standards, a "Vehicle Scrapping Notice" will be issued. The owner selects a qualified recycling company to dismantle the vehicle with the "Notice." The recycling company dismantles the vehicle and takes photos after verifying the "Notice." The engine must be separated from the vehicle, the engine block must be broken, and the frame (chassis) must be cut. The owner submits the "Change Form," "XX Province Vehicle Renewal Technical Appraisal Form," "Scrapped Vehicle Recycling Certificate," and photos of the dismantled vehicle to the motor vehicle inspection department for verification and signature. The license plates and certificates are then reclaimed, and the scrapping registration is processed according to regulations. Special Notes: According to Article 30 of the "Motor Vehicle Registration Regulations," if a vehicle is damaged and cannot be driven back to the registration location, the owner may sell the scrapped vehicle to a local motor vehicle recycling company. Commercial vehicles converted to non-commercial use must be scrapped according to the original commercial vehicle's scrapping timeline. According to Article 43 of the "Motor Vehicle Registration Regulations," after completing the transfer or deregistration of a motor vehicle, the original owner may apply to the vehicle management office to use the original license plate number when registering a newly purchased vehicle. The application must meet the following conditions: (1) The application must be submitted within six months after the transfer or deregistration; (2) The owner must have owned the original vehicle for at least three years.
