How many years does a commercial vehicle converted to non-commercial use take to be scrapped?

[StAngela]

For a commercial vehicle converted to non-commercial use, the scrapping time shall follow the original commercial vehicle regulations. Scrapping regulations for commercial vehicles: Small and mini taxi passenger vehicles have a scrapping period of 8 years, medium-sized taxi passenger vehicles 10 years, and large taxi passenger vehicles 12 years. Public transport passenger vehicles have a scrapping period of 13 years, other small and mini commercial passenger vehicles 10 years, and large and medium-sized commercial passenger vehicles 15 years. Mini commercial trucks have a scrapping period of 8 years, light and large commercial trucks 10 years. Private vehicle scrapping regulations: For family-use 5-seat cars and 7-seat SUVs, there is no usage period limit for non-commercial small and mini vehicles. The state will guide scrapping when the normal mileage reaches 600,000 kilometers. In addition to the above vehicles, small and mini non-commercial passenger vehicles, large non-commercial cars, and wheeled special machinery vehicles also have no usage period limit.

[EverettFitz]

I used to drive a taxi, then converted it to a private car and used it for several years. After changing from commercial to non-commercial use, there’s no fixed scrapping age for the vehicle. As long as you pass the annual inspection on time and the car meets the required conditions, you can keep driving it. My car originally had 300,000 kilometers on it, and after the conversion, I’ve added another 100,000. It still runs smoothly, but the key is regular maintenance—like changing the oil and checking the brake system—to prevent safety hazards from building up. The conversion is like giving the car a new identity, shifting from frequent commercial use to personal use, which reduces wear and tear and can actually extend its lifespan. However, if you drive a lot of mileage, it’s still advisable to replace the car earlier for peace of mind.

[MacAlivia]

I often help friends with car repairs and have seen many vehicles converted from commercial to non-commercial use. The scrap age depends on the vehicle's condition, not time. Former commercial vehicles may have high mileage, and after conversion to non-commercial use, there's no mandatory scrap period. However, if the wear is significant, problems can easily arise. For example, if key components like brakes or the engine age, strict annual inspections are required. Once the inspection fails, the vehicle must be scrapped. The money-saving approach is to convert early and maintain diligently, not waiting until parts completely fail. Safety first is far more important than saving on fuel costs.

[VonIsaac]

I've been following automotive policies for a long time. There's no specific scrappage age for vehicles converted from commercial to non-commercial use. The policy follows non-commercial rules, guiding scrappage based on either accumulating 600,000 kilometers or failing annual inspections leading to mandatory decommissioning. After conversion, the starting point resets, and with good maintenance, the vehicle can serve for over a decade more. In practice, don't just focus on the age—mileage and inspection results are more reliable indicators. I recommend converting to non-commercial use early to extend the vehicle's service life by several more years.