What are the five major components of a scrapped vehicle?

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StAiden
07/24/25 12:58pm
Scrapped vehicle five major components are the engine, steering gear, transmission, front and rear axles, and frame. The following is an introduction to scrapped vehicles: 1. Introduction: A scrapped vehicle is one that has reached a certain service life, or has been severely damaged or is in poor technical condition due to other reasons, cannot be repaired, consumes more than 50% of the fuel specified by national standards, and is compulsorily scrapped in accordance with government regulations. 2. Meaning: When a vehicle reaches a certain age, most of the components of its various systems have completed their service life, and maintenance and repairs can no longer ensure safe driving. It should be scrapped and replaced in time. 3. Age regulations: According to the Ministry of Commerce website, the Ministry of Commerce, the National Development and Reform Commission, the Ministry of Public Security, and the Ministry of Environmental Protection jointly issued the "Regulations on the Compulsory Scrapping Standards for Motor Vehicles," which was reviewed and approved at the 68th ministerial meeting of the Ministry of Commerce on August 24, 2012, and came into effect on May 1, 2013.
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StCorbin
08/11/25 7:03am
As an enthusiast who frequently deals with old cars, the five major components of a scrapped vehicle are particularly crucial. They refer to the engine, transmission, front and rear axles, steering gear, and chassis. I've seen many cars towed to scrapyards, and if these parts are properly preserved, they can be refurbished and reused in other vehicles, saving both resources and money. For example, the engine is the power core, the transmission controls speed conversion, the front and rear axles connect the wheel drive, the steering gear manages directional control, and the chassis supports the entire structure. When recycling, it's essential to go through official channels to avoid environmental pollution and even receive some subsidies. From a safety perspective, random disposal carries risks. Properly handling these five major components maximizes the value of scrapped vehicles and complies with environmental regulations. Everyone should pay attention to this when scrapping a car to avoid unnecessary waste.
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