How Many Years Can a Sedan Be Used?
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Small private cars have no usage time limit, but they will be scrapped after traveling 600,000 kilometers. The relevant introduction to mandatory scrapping is as follows: Mandatory scrapping age for cars: Small and micro taxi passenger cars are used for 8 years, medium taxi passenger cars for 10 years, large taxi passenger cars for 12 years, rental passenger cars for 15 years, small long-distance passenger cars for 10 years, medium long-distance passenger cars for 12 years, large long-distance passenger cars for 15 years, passenger cars for 13 years, other small and micro operational passenger cars for 10 years, and large and medium operational passenger cars for 15 years, and so on. Mandatory scrapping standards for cars: Reaching the legally prescribed usage period, still failing to meet the relevant requirements of the national safety technical standards for in-use motor vehicles after repair and adjustment, still failing to meet the relevant requirements of the national standards for in-use motor vehicles after repair and adjustment or the adoption of control technology, and emitting pollutants or noise into the atmosphere.
I've always believed how long a car lasts depends largely on how well you maintain it. Take my old Honda for example—it served me faithfully for 15 years before retirement, all thanks to monthly oil checks and an annual major service. Never underestimate routine maintenance; small actions like replacing brake pads and wiper blades can prevent major issues. The average lifespan is around 10 to 15 years, but with garage storage to prevent rust and avoiding salt-covered roads, it might stretch to 20. A friend of mine has a car that's clocked over 250,000 km and still runs smoothly, with the secret being regular air filter and tire replacements. Driving habits matter too—hard acceleration or chronic overloading accelerates wear. Remember, spending a little on prevention is always wiser than facing costly repairs.
