Currently, pickup trucks are still subject to the mandatory scrappage regulation of 15 years or 600,000 kilometers. However, some regions are gradually relaxing this rule, allowing household pickup trucks to operate without a fixed scrappage period. Instead, they are subject to the 600,000-kilometer limit. According to the annual inspection regulations for pickup trucks: new pickups are exempt from inspection for the first 6 years, but owners must visit the vehicle management office every two years to "stamp the paperwork." From years 7 to 15, inspections are required annually, and after 15 years, inspections are required every six months. Pickups that fail inspections or exceed 600,000 kilometers must be scrapped. Below are relevant details: 1. The reality of pickup truck usage: In practice, based on the experiences of domestic pickup owners, mechanical wear and tear after 5-8 years of use leads to sharply rising maintenance costs, increased fuel consumption, and significant depreciation. Additionally, the expense of biannual inspections after 15 years often becomes unsustainable for many owners, prompting them to replace their vehicles within 5-10 years. 2. Factors affecting the used pickup market: A major obstacle to the growth of the used pickup market is the "15-year mandatory scrappage" policy. However, a nationwide trend in the automotive industry is the removal of restrictions on the cross-regional transfer of used vehicles. Cities such as Taiyuan, Datong, Dalian, and Yichang have already issued policies to lift these restrictions, with plans to further stimulate the used vehicle market. For used vehicle dealerships selling pickups, the value-added tax policy for second-hand goods applies, with a reduced rate of 2% (originally 3%).
