Is there a mandatory retirement age for cars now?

[LaJosiah]

Currently, there is no mandatory retirement age for cars, but there are still some restrictions. Here is an introduction to the knowledge about retirement age: 1. Private cars: Private cars include 5-seater sedans and 7-seater SUVs. Small and micro non-operational vehicles have no usage period, but when the mileage reaches 600,000 kilometers, the state will guide them to be retired. 2. Operational vehicles: Taxis have a usage period of 8 years, and when the time is up, they will be mandatorily guided to retire. Domestic pickup trucks are mandatorily retired after 15 years. Medium-sized taxi passenger vehicles have a usage period of 10 years, and when the time is up, they will be mandatorily guided to retire. Heavy, medium, and light-duty trucks have a usage period of 15 years, and when the time is up, they will be mandatorily guided to retire. Semi-trailer tractors have a usage period of 15 years, and when the time is up, they will be mandatorily guided to retire. Micro trucks have a usage period of 12 years.

[DelOlive]

I heard that private cars no longer have a mandatory scrapping age limit now. This policy changed in 2013—previously, cars had to be scrapped after 15 years, but now the restriction has been loosened. However, the government uses annual inspections to guide owners. Older cars need to undergo inspections more frequently—for example, after 15 years, they must be inspected twice a year. If a car fails the inspection, it must be scrapped, mainly based on emissions and safety standards. If the exhaust emissions exceed limits or the car is unstable, it has to be retired. My old car is already 18 years old, but with proper maintenance, I can keep using it. However, urban emission standards are becoming stricter, so I might have to replace it in the future. This policy is quite humane, allowing well-maintained cars to stay on the road longer. But regular maintenance can’t be skipped, or you might end up being advised to scrap the car, which could disrupt your travel plans.