How Many Years Until a Pickup Truck is Scrapped?
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In China, pickup trucks are classified as light-duty trucks and have a mandatory scrappage period of 10 years. Owners can apply for an extension, which can be granted for up to 5 additional years. During the extension period, the vehicle must undergo two annual inspections. A pickup truck can be used for a maximum of 15 years before it is mandatorily scrapped. Below are the scrappage standards for other vehicle types: 1. Towing trucks, mining operation vehicles, mini trucks, and all types of taxis have a usage period of 8 years. Upon reaching the scrappage period, no extensions are allowed. 2. Non-commercial passenger vehicles with 9 seats or fewer (including sedans and SUVs) have a usage period of 15 years. If the owner wishes to continue using the vehicle after it reaches the scrappage standard, no approval is required, but the vehicle must pass inspections. The vehicle must undergo two annual inspections, and after 20 years, four annual inspections are required starting from the 21st year. 3. Light, medium, and heavy-duty trucks, tourist passenger vehicles, and non-commercial passenger vehicles with more than 9 seats have a usage period of 10 years. 4. The usage period for commercial buses has been adjusted to 10 years. If the owner wishes to continue using the vehicle after it reaches the scrappage standard, they must follow the approval process, and the extension cannot exceed 4 years. During the extension period, the vehicle must undergo four annual inspections. 5. Mopeds and motorcycles have a usage period of 9 years. No approval is required if the owner wishes to continue using the vehicle after it reaches the scrappage standard. 6. If a commercial vehicle is converted to non-commercial use or vice versa, the scrappage period is determined based on the commercial vehicle standard (8 years).
