How Many Years Without Annual Inspection Will a Small Car Be Scrapped?
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Small cars that have not undergone annual inspection for 3 consecutive years will be mandatorily scrapped. The mandatory scrapping standards are: Reaching the prescribed service life; After repair and adjustment, still failing to meet the national standards for in-use vehicle safety technical requirements; After repair and adjustment or the adoption of control technology, still failing to meet the national standards for in-use vehicle requirements regarding atmospheric pollutant emissions or noise; Failing to obtain the motor vehicle inspection qualification mark for 3 consecutive motor vehicle inspection cycles after the expiration of the inspection validity period. Motor vehicle scrapping process: The car owner applying for scrapping and renewal must fill out and submit one copy of the "Motor Vehicle Change, Transfer, Modification, Suspension, Scrapping Approval Application Form" with the owner's seal. Apply at the registration acceptance counter, and for vehicles that have reached the scrapping age, a "Vehicle Scrapping Notice" will be issued. For vehicles that have not reached the scrapping age, after verification by the motor vehicle inspection counter, if they meet the vehicle scrapping standards, a "Vehicle Scrapping Notice" will be issued. The vehicle owner, with the "Notice," can choose a qualified recycling company to send the vehicle for dismantling. The recycling company will dismantle the vehicle and take photos after verifying the "Notice." The engine must be separated from the vehicle, the engine block must be broken, and the frame (chassis) must be cut. The vehicle owner, with the "Change Form," "XX Province Updated Vehicle Technical Appraisal Form," "Scrapped Vehicle Recycling Certificate," and photos of the dismantled vehicle, must have them verified and signed by the motor vehicle inspection counter, then surrender the license plates, and proceed with the scrapping registration according to regulations after approval.
As a veteran driver with over 20 years of experience, I have to tell you that if a small car hasn't undergone annual inspection for three consecutive years, it's basically considered scrapped. I've seen many car owners try to save trouble by thinking it's no big deal to delay for a year or two, only to have their cars towed away for mandatory scrapping. For example, our neighbor Master Wang was too busy with his business and forgot about the annual inspection, delaying it for over two years. The traffic police warned him twice, and by the third year, they directly issued a scrapping notice. Not only did he lose his car, but he also had to pay fines and towing fees. What's worse, this record affects the transfer of used cars and even impacts the registration of new cars. So never underestimate the importance of annual inspections—no matter how busy you are, make time for one. Don't wait until your car is scrapped to regret it. Remember, annual inspections are for safety—if brakes, lights, and other components aren't checked, any accident that happens won't be a joke. If you're really too busy, set a reminder on your phone calendar or ask a family member to help you remember.
