How Many Years Until a Car is Typically Scrapped?

[MiguelDella]

Non-commercial vehicles and commercial vehicles have different scrapping periods, as detailed below: Scrapping regulations for non-commercial vehicles: For household 5-seat sedans and 7-seat SUVs, as well as non-commercial small and mini 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 mini non-commercial passenger vehicles, large non-commercial sedans, and wheeled special machinery vehicles also have no usage period limit. Scrapping regulations for common commercial vehicles: Small and mini taxi passenger vehicles have a scrapping period of 8 years, medium-sized taxi passenger vehicles have a scrapping period of 10 years, and large taxi passenger vehicles have a scrapping period of 12 years. Public transport passenger vehicles have a scrapping period of 13 years, other small and mini commercial passenger vehicles have a scrapping period of 10 years, and large and medium-sized commercial passenger vehicles have a scrapping period of 15 years. Mini commercial trucks have a scrapping period of 8 years, light and large commercial trucks have a scrapping period of 10 years. The vehicle scrapping process is as follows: The car owner applying for scrapping and renewal must fill out the "Motor Vehicle Change, Transfer, Modification, Suspension, and Scrapping Approval Application Form" in duplicate and affix the owner's seal. The registration office accepts the application and issues a "Vehicle Scrapping Notice" for vehicles that have reached the scrapping period. For vehicles that have not reached the scrapping period, after inspection by the motor vehicle inspection office and confirmation that they meet the scrapping standards, a "Vehicle Scrapping Notice" is issued. The owner selects a qualified recycling company to dismantle the vehicle with the "Notice". The recycling company dismantles the vehicle and takes photos 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 submits the "Change Form", "XX Province Vehicle Renewal Technical Appraisal Form", "Scrapped Vehicle Recycling Certificate", and photos of the dismantled vehicle to the motor vehicle inspection office for verification and signature. The license plates are then recycled, and the scrapping registration is processed according to regulations. Special notes: According to Article 30 of the "Motor Vehicle Registration Regulations", if a vehicle is damaged and cannot be driven back to the registration location, the owner may sell the scrapped vehicle to a local motor vehicle 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 may 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.

[LeChloe]

Previously, the national regulation mandated that passenger vehicles be forcibly scrapped after 15 years. Now the policy has changed. Private cars no longer require compulsory scrapping as long as they haven't reached 600,000 kilometers, but vehicles over 15 years old must undergo two annual inspections. I've seen experienced drivers happily cruising in 25-year-old Crown sedans—the key factors are the vehicle's condition and maintenance. Emission standards are becoming increasingly stringent, and older cars may face driving restrictions in major cities. Additionally, if a vehicle has been in a major accident and the repair costs exceed its value, insurance companies may advise scrapping it. Overall, just like people, a car's lifespan depends on how well it's maintained.