How Many Years Until Mandatory Scrapping of Motor Vehicles?
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According to Article 5 of the 'Mandatory Scrapping Standards for Motor Vehicles', the service life limits for various types of motor vehicles are as follows: 1. Taxis: Small and mini taxi passenger vehicles have a service life of 8 years, medium-sized taxi passenger vehicles 10 years, and large taxi passenger vehicles 12 years; rental passenger vehicles have a service life of 15 years. 2. Training passenger vehicles: Small training passenger vehicles have a service life of 10 years, medium-sized training passenger vehicles 12 years, and large training passenger vehicles 15 years. 3. Public transport passenger vehicles: Public transport passenger vehicles have a service life of 13 years. 4. Other commercial passenger vehicles: Other small and mini commercial passenger vehicles have a service life of 10 years, while large and medium-sized commercial passenger vehicles have a service life of 15 years. 5. Full trailers and semi-trailers: Full trailers and semi-trailers for hazardous material transport have a service life of 10 years, container trailers 20 years, and other semi-trailers 15 years.
I've been driving for over a decade, and my own car is still running perfectly fine. In China, the mandatory scrapping period for motor vehicles isn't a one-size-fits-all rule—it mainly depends on the vehicle type and usage. Private passenger cars actually don't have a strict scrapping deadline; as long as your car passes the annual inspection, you can drive it for 20 or even 30 years. However, after 15 years, inspections are required every six months, which can be quite a hassle. Commercial vehicles are different, though. For example, taxis have a mandatory scrapping period of 8 years. If you drive a large bus or truck, it might need to be scrapped within 10 to 15 years. This system is mainly designed to ensure road safety, as older cars have more worn-out parts and higher failure risks, making them prone to accidents. Additionally, regular maintenance is crucial. I always check the brakes when changing the oil, which helps extend the car's lifespan. Of course, if the car breaks down, don't push it—after scrapping, it can be sent to a recycling center, which is also quite eco-friendly for resource reuse.
