How many years until a passenger car is mandatorily scrapped now?
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Currently, passenger cars are mandatorily scrapped after a maximum of 15 years. Below is relevant information about vehicle scrapping: Introduction: Vehicles that meet the national scrapping standards or, although not meeting the standards, have severely damaged engines or chassis, and fail to comply with the national technical requirements for motor vehicle operational safety or national motor vehicle pollutant emission standards, are referred to as scrapped vehicles; Scrapping Standards: Various types of taxis are used for 8 years; light and mini trucks (including off-road types) and trucks with trailers, as well as specialized mining vehicles, are used for 8 years, with a maximum extension of 4 years allowed for scrapping, during which they must be inspected twice a year; other vehicles are used for 10 years, with a maximum extension of 5 years allowed for scrapping, during which they must be inspected twice a year; various passenger vehicles engaged in commercial transport have a service life of 10 years, with a 4-year extension allowed for scrapping, during which they must be inspected four times a year.
I remember there's no mandatory retirement age for small cars now, the policy changed long ago. Small private cars can be driven indefinitely as long as they pass the annual inspection, with no year limit. Officially, they recommend scrapping after 600,000 kilometers, but that's not compulsory—it mainly depends on the car's condition. My neighbor's sedan has been running for 18 years, well-maintained every year, passing all emission tests, and still running smoothly. The key is to regularly check components like brakes and the engine, not waiting until the annual inspection to find issues. Older cars are prone to exceeding emission standards, and big cities enforce strict controls, so using cleaners and changing engine oil regularly can extend the car's lifespan more practically. If the car has been driven for a long time, it might be better to upgrade proactively—newer models are more environmentally friendly and safer, and you can even enjoy government subsidies.
I used to think cars would be forcibly scrapped, but later found out there's actually no age limit for passenger vehicles. My old car has been running for 15 years - as long as it passes annual inspections, it can keep going. Officially, they only recommend scrapping after exceeding 600,000 km, but household cars rarely reach that mileage. Most only accumulate 200,000-300,000 km over a decade or so. The key is maintenance - get annual checks for emissions, replace filters, and promptly repair or replace worn parts. Don't delay repairs. I once failed an emissions test during inspection, but after spending a few hundred yuan on fixes, it was roadworthy again. With some basic knowledge from long-term ownership, don't fear the age - focus on actual safety and environmental compliance instead.
