Repair or Scrap a New Car?

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SanAlina
07/29/25 4:09pm
First, assess the extent of the car's damage. If the car is truly beyond repair or the repair costs exceed the car's value, then scrapping it and buying a new one is undoubtedly the better option. Alternatively, if the repair costs exceed 30% of the car's value, it might be more sensible to purchase a new car for a more comfortable driving experience. Introduction to Vehicle Scrapping Age: The vehicle scrapping age refers to a safety inspection system based on the number of seats and the duration of use. According to regulations, small and micro non-operational passenger vehicles, large non-operational cars, and wheeled special machinery vehicles have no usage age limit. Latest Regulations on Vehicle Scrapping Age: The regulations have abolished the usage age limit for non-operational cars and set the mileage limit for private cars at 600,000 kilometers. Vehicles are exempt from inspection for the first 6 years, require annual inspections from 6 to 15 years, and biannual inspections after 15 years. As long as the vehicle passes the annual inspection, it can continue to be driven on the road.
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