Is a Car with 150,000 Kilometers Considered Old?
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A car that has traveled 150,000 kilometers is considered old and must undergo inspection every 6 months. If it fails the inspection, it will be forcibly scrapped. Below are the specific conditions for vehicle scrapping: 1. Reaching the service life limit: The vehicle has reached the prescribed service life. Private cars will be guided to mandatory scrapping after reaching 600,000 kilometers. 2. Failing to meet safety technical standards: After repair and adjustment, the vehicle still does not meet the national safety technical standards for in-use vehicles. 3. Emissions or noise: After repair, adjustment, or the adoption of control technologies, the vehicle's emissions or noise still do not meet the national standards for in-use vehicles.
Actually, judging whether a car is old or not shouldn't solely rely on mileage. My relative's Corolla has already clocked 180,000 kilometers, yet it's still driven daily for grocery shopping. The key lies in maintenance records and actual vehicle condition. If it's been consistently serviced at authorized dealerships with untouched engine components, no abnormal noises from the chassis, even at 150,000 km, it could still serve reliably for years. However, special attention must be paid to aging rubber components like engine mount bushings and suspension arm rubber sleeves—these typically require replacement upon reaching their service life. Vehicles frequently carrying heavy loads or driven on rough roads will inevitably exhibit more severe chassis wear compared to urban commuter cars.
