How Many Years Until a Private Car is Mandatorily Scrapped?
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Private car scrapping regulations: For 5-seat family cars and 7-seat SUVs, as well as non-commercial small and mini vehicles, there is no mandatory usage period. When the normal mileage reaches 600,000 kilometers, the state will guide the scrapping process, but there is no stipulated mandatory scrapping age. In addition to the above-mentioned vehicles, small and mini non-commercial passenger cars, large non-commercial sedans, and wheeled special machinery vehicles also have no usage period restrictions. Mandatory scrapping is compulsory and absolutely necessary. There are four criteria for mandatory scrapping: Reaching the stipulated usage period; After repair and adjustment, still failing to meet the national safety technical standards for in-use vehicles; After repair and adjustment or the adoption of control technology, still failing to meet national standards for pollutant emissions or noise from in-use vehicles; Failing to obtain the motor vehicle inspection qualification mark for three consecutive inspection cycles after the expiration of the inspection validity period.
I remember private cars used to have a mandatory scrappage period, around 15 years or so, but that was before 2013. The new policy has changed, and now there's no fixed scrappage period for private cars. As long as the vehicle passes the annual inspection, it can keep running. I've been driving my old car for almost 20 years, and every year I have to go to the inspection station, where they mainly check the brakes, lights, and exhaust emissions. If it fails, like if the emissions exceed the standard or the brakes fail, the car is scrapped. Maintenance is key—regular oil changes, filter replacements, and checking tire wear can extend its lifespan. Emission standards are also being upgraded. For example, my National IV car might not pass the National VI inspection. In short, the scrappage period has been removed, and the responsibility is on you. Keeping your car well-maintained is the most important thing.
