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