How Many Years Until a Diesel SUV is Scrapped?
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The scrapping age limit for diesel SUVs is 15 years. Non-commercial passenger vehicles with 9 seats or fewer (including sedans and off-road vehicles) have a usage period of 15 years. If the vehicle meets the scrapping standards but the owner wishes to continue using it, it must undergo biannual inspections starting from the 16th year. For vehicles over 20 years old, quarterly inspections are required from the 21st year onward. Currently, China's post-scrappage vehicle processing methods are relatively singular, with most vehicles being sold as scrap metal. According to national regulations, key components such as the engine, transmission, front and rear axles, and steering gear must not be resold after dismantling. These parts must be irreversibly destroyed, with the entire process recorded on video. Smaller components like mirrors and doors may be sold to remanufacturing companies if they are in good condition. However, most parts have limited reuse value, so legitimate scrapyards primarily process scrapped vehicles as scrap metal. To scrap a vehicle, the owner must present the vehicle's license, registration certificate, and their ID. For vehicles owned by companies or organizations, a business license or organization code certificate is required. Diesel engines offer advantages such as high torque and good fuel economy. While their working cycle (intake, compression, power, exhaust) is similar to gasoline engines, diesel's higher viscosity and lower auto-ignition temperature result in different fuel-air mixture formation and ignition methods. Specifically, diesel engines use compression ignition rather than spark ignition.
