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What Are the Impacts of Selling a Car as Scrap Metal?

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MicahDella

07/28/25 8:53pm

The impacts of selling a car as scrap metal include the inability to license a new car, affecting the annual inspection of other vehicles, and bearing a high risk of liability in case of accidents. Below are detailed explanations regarding vehicle annual inspections: 1. Overview: Vehicle annual inspection refers to the annual examination of vehicles that have already obtained official license plates and registration certificates, conducted in accordance with the "Technical Conditions for Motor Vehicle Operation Safety." The purpose is to check the main technical conditions of the vehicle, encourage enhanced maintenance, ensure the vehicle remains in good condition, and guarantee driving safety. 2. Others: For passenger transport vehicles, inspections are conducted once a year within the first five years. After five years, inspections are conducted every six months. For cargo vehicles and large or medium-sized non-passenger transport vehicles, inspections are conducted once a year within the first ten years. After ten years, inspections are conducted every six months. Vehicle annual inspections are divided into initial inspections and regular inspections.

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