How Many Years for Mandatory Vehicle Scrapping?
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Non-commercial vehicles and commercial vehicles have different scrapping periods, as detailed below: Scrapping regulations for non-commercial vehicles: For household 5-seat cars and 7-seat SUVs, as well as small and micro non-commercial vehicles, there is no usage period limit. When the normal mileage reaches 600,000 kilometers, the state will guide the scrapping. In addition to the above vehicles, small and micro non-commercial passenger cars, large non-commercial cars, and wheeled special machinery vehicles also have no usage period limit. Common scrapping regulations for commercial vehicles: Small and micro 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 micro commercial passenger vehicles 10 years, and large and medium commercial passenger vehicles 15 years. Micro commercial trucks have a scrapping period of 8 years, light and large commercial trucks 10 years. The vehicle scrapping process is as follows: The vehicle owner applying for scrapping and renewal must fill out an "Application Form for Vehicle Change, Transfer, Modification, Suspension, or Scrapping" and stamp the owner's seal. The registration office will accept the application and issue a "Vehicle Scrapping Notice" for vehicles that have reached the scrapping period. For vehicles that have not reached the scrapping period but are deemed to meet the scrapping standards after inspection, a "Vehicle Scrapping Notice" will be issued. The owner can choose a qualified recycling company to dismantle the vehicle with the "Notice". The recycling company will dismantle and photograph the vehicle 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 must submit the "Change Form", "XX Province Vehicle Renewal Technical Appraisal Form", "Scrapped Vehicle Recycling Certificate", and vehicle dismantling photos to the inspection office for verification and signature. The license plates will be reclaimed, and the case will be submitted for approval to complete the scrapping registration. Special notes: According to Article 30 of the "Motor Vehicle Registration Regulations", if the vehicle cannot be driven back to the registration location due to damage, the owner can submit the vehicle for scrapping to a local recycling company. Commercial vehicles converted to non-commercial use must be scrapped according to the original commercial vehicle scrapping period. According to Article 43 of the "Motor Vehicle Registration Regulations", after completing the transfer or cancellation of a motor vehicle, the original owner can apply to use the original license plate number when registering a new vehicle. The application must meet the following conditions: (1) submitted within six months after the transfer or cancellation; (2) the owner must have owned the original vehicle for more than three years.
Well, speaking of mandatory vehicle scrapping, as an ordinary car owner, I think it mainly depends on policy. In China, small private cars are usually subject to mandatory scrapping after 15 years or when they reach 600,000 kilometers, whichever comes first. This regulation is designed from the perspective of traffic safety to prevent accidents caused by aging parts in old vehicles, such as severe engine wear or brake failure. I have a car that's over ten years old myself, and the annual inspections are getting stricter while maintenance costs are rising—it's quite a headache. In the long run, this encourages people to replace old cars with new ones, improving overall road safety. However, there might be slight regional variations, so I suggest everyone pay attention to their vehicle's condition, perform regular maintenance, and not wait until scrapping to regret it.
I'm used to driving old cars and often come across the topic of scrapping. Generally, the mandatory scrapping age is around 15 years, mainly considering safety factors. Old cars have many issues, such as short circuits in the electrical system or loud engine noises, making them prone to breaking down on the road. In China, the policy requires cars to be sent for scrapping once they reach 15 years or 600,000 kilometers, to prevent traffic accidents. My neighbor's car just reached this age limit and had to spend time handling the procedures, which was quite a hassle. Operationally, it's recommended that car owners plan ahead and not wait until the last minute. This is both convenient and environmentally friendly, as old cars have poor emissions and affect air quality. In short, after driving for a long time, I've come to understand that although the rules are strict, they are necessary to follow.
