Is the Green Book Required for Vehicle Scrapping?
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Article 27 of the "Regulations on the Registration of Motor Vehicles" stipulates that when a motor vehicle that has reached the national mandatory scrapping standard is sold by the owner to a motor vehicle recycling enterprise, the owner shall fill out an application form and submit the motor vehicle registration certificate, license plate, and vehicle license. The motor vehicle recycling enterprise shall confirm the motor vehicle and dismantle it, and issue a "Recycling Certificate for Scrapped Motor Vehicles" to the owner. Scrapped school buses, large passenger vehicles, trucks, and other commercial vehicles shall be dismantled under the supervision of the vehicle management office. The compensation standards for vehicles totaled in traffic accidents are as follows: 1. First category: When the repair cost of the vehicle exceeds 80% or more of the vehicle's value, the insurance company will settle the claim as a vehicle scrapping insurance. 2. Second category: The vehicle meets the mandatory scrapping standards. According to Article 4 of the "Mandatory Scrapping Standards for Motor Vehicles," registered motor vehicles shall be mandatorily scrapped under the following circumstances: First: After repair and adjustment, they still fail to meet the national safety technical standards for in-use motor vehicles; Second: After repair, adjustment, or the use of control technology, the emission of pollutants or noise into the atmosphere still fails to meet national standards for in-use motor vehicles.
When I last handled my vehicle scrapping, I really needed that green book, which is the motor vehicle registration certificate. Without this book, the recycling center simply wouldn't accept the process. The whole procedure was quite straightforward: I first prepared the green book, ID card, and vehicle license, drove to the designated scrapping site, and after they verified the information, they issued me a recycling certificate. With the certificate, I went to the DMV to deregister the vehicle, and that was it. A reminder: don't dismantle car parts to sell them yourself—it's not only illegal but also subject to fines. Scrapping an old car is actually hassle-free and eco-friendly, freeing up space for new vehicles and reducing pollution. If the green book is lost, you'll need to get it reissued at the DMV first, otherwise, the scrapping process will be delayed.
As someone frequently dealing with vehicle matters, I know that scrapping a car is inseparable from the green book (vehicle registration certificate). It proves the car is yours; otherwise, the government fears theft or illegal disposal. Operationally, bring the green book, owner's ID, and the car to an official recycling center. They will process it and issue a receipt, after which you can go to the DMV for deregistration. Don’t cut corners by going to random places—without proper procedures, even selling it as scrap later could be troublesome. Scrapping also qualifies you for subsidies, ranging from a few hundred to several thousand based on the car’s condition, making it both economical and safe. Develop good habits: maintain your car regularly or dispose of old vehicles early—don’t wait for an accident to regret it.
