How Many Years Until a Car is Mandatorily Scrapped?
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Currently, there is no clear scrapping period for household cars. Vehicles aged 1-6 years require inspection every two years, those aged 6-15 years need annual inspections, and vehicles over 15 years old must be inspected every six months. As long as the inspection is passed, the car can continue to be driven on the road. Here is additional information about car scrapping: Relevant regulations: Since May 1, 2013, new regulations have been implemented for the scrapping of old vehicles. The scrapping period for private cars has been abolished, with a maximum mileage of 600,000 kilometers for mandatory scrapping. Documents required for scrapping: Copy of resident ID card (for private cars), copy of the enterprise organization code certificate with official seal (for company cars), "Motor Vehicle Registration Certificate", "Motor Vehicle Driving License", application form for motor vehicle registration, transfer, cancellation/transfer, power of attorney (to be filled out), and the motor vehicle itself.
Nowadays, there is basically no mandatory retirement age for small cars. I remember when I bought my first car a few years ago, I asked a friend at the vehicle management office, and he said the policy had been reformed, with the focus shifting to annual inspections. As long as the car can pass the inspection, it can keep running; however, after 15 years, it needs to be inspected every six months, which is quite troublesome. If the car repeatedly fails the inspection, such as due to excessive emissions or brake failure, then it has to be scrapped. This works well for me because my ten-year-old car can still last a few more years if properly maintained, saving me the cost of buying a new one. Additionally, well-maintained used cars can be resold to friends or relatives, avoiding waste. In short, don’t be misled by the old 15-year mandatory scrapping rule—just pay more attention to the car’s condition and inspections.
