Is There a Scrap Life for Mini Trucks?
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The scrap life for mini trucks is 12 years. Private vehicle scrapping regulations: For family-use 5-seat sedans and 7-seat SUVs, there is no usage lifespan restriction for non-operational small and mini vehicles. When the normal mileage reaches 600,000 kilometers, the state will guide the scrapping process. In addition to the above vehicles, small and mini non-operational passenger vehicles, large non-operational sedans, and wheeled special machinery vehicles also have no usage lifespan restrictions. Common operational vehicle scrapping regulations: Small and mini taxi passenger vehicles have a scrap life of 8 years, medium-sized taxi passenger vehicles 10 years, and large taxi passenger vehicles 12 years. Bus passenger vehicles have a scrap life of 13 years, other small and mini operational passenger vehicles 10 years, and large and medium operational passenger vehicles 15 years. Mini operational trucks have a scrap life of 8 years, while light and large operational trucks have a scrap life of 10 years.
I recall that regarding the scrapping age of small trucks, it mainly depends on the vehicle's usage. For small trucks with commercial purposes, such as those used for hauling goods and business operations, there is generally a mandatory scrapping age, which in China is set at around 10 years, after which they must be taken off the road. Private small trucks used for personal purposes do not have a fixed scrapping age, but they must pass regular annual inspections. If they fail to meet emission or safety standards, they may still be required to be scrapped. Policies vary by region; in large cities like Beijing with strict environmental regulations, older vehicles are more likely to be phased out. Regular maintenance and timely replacement of parts can extend their service life. The frequency of annual inspections increases with the vehicle's age, and once it fails, you'll have to replace the vehicle, which can affect travel convenience.
