What are the new regulations for private car scrapping?

[RobertAnn]

For 5-seat family cars and 7-seat SUVs, non-commercial small and mini vehicles have no usage age limit. When the normal mileage reaches 600,000 kilometers, the state will guide them to be scrapped. In addition to the above vehicles, small and mini non-commercial passenger vehicles, large non-commercial cars, and wheeled special machinery vehicles also have no usage age limit. Commercial vehicles have a scrapping age limit, as follows: Small and mini taxi passenger vehicles have a scrapping age limit of 8 years, medium-sized taxi passenger vehicles have a scrapping age limit of 10 years, and large taxi passenger vehicles have a scrapping age limit of 12 years. Bus passenger vehicles have a scrapping age limit of 13 years, other small and mini commercial passenger vehicles have a scrapping age limit of 10 years, and large and medium-sized commercial passenger vehicles have a scrapping age limit of 15 years. Mini commercial trucks have a scrapping age limit of 8 years, light and large commercial trucks have a scrapping age limit of 10 years. The vehicle scrapping process is as follows: The car owner applying for scrapping and renewal should fill out one copy of the "Application Form for Vehicle Change, Transfer, Modification, Suspension, and Scrapping Approval" and stamp the owner's seal. The registration office will accept the application and issue a "Vehicle Scrapping Notice" for vehicles that have reached the scrapping age. For vehicles that have not reached the scrapping age, after inspection by the vehicle inspection office, if they meet the scrapping standards, a "Vehicle Scrapping Notice" will be issued. The owner can choose a qualified recycling company to dismantle the vehicle with the "Notice". The recycling company will dismantle the vehicle and take photos after verifying the "Notice". The engine must be separated from the vehicle, the engine block must be broken, and the frame (chassis) must be cut. The owner should submit the "Change Form", "XX Province Vehicle Renewal Technical Appraisal Form", "Scrapped Vehicle Recycling Certificate", and photos of the dismantled vehicle to the vehicle inspection office for verification and signature. The license plate and certificate will be reclaimed, and the scrapping registration will be processed according to regulations after approval. Special Notes: According to Article 30 of the "Motor Vehicle Registration Regulations", if the vehicle is damaged and cannot be driven back to the registration location, the owner can sell the scrapped vehicle to a local motor vehicle recycling company. Commercial vehicles converted to non-commercial vehicles must be scrapped according to the original commercial vehicle's scrapping time. According to Article 43 of the "Motor Vehicle Registration Regulations", after completing the transfer or cancellation registration of a motor vehicle, the original owner can apply to the vehicle management office to use the original license plate number when registering a newly purchased motor vehicle. The application to use the original license plate number must meet the following conditions: (1) The application must be submitted within six months after the transfer or cancellation registration; (2) The owner must have owned the original vehicle for more than three years.

[MaverickAnn]

When I used to drive a taxi, there were many scrapped vehicles. Now the rules for scrapping private cars have changed. The main change is that the scrapping standard is now calculated based on mileage. Previously, there was a mandatory 15-year scrapping rule, but now there's no age limit—it only depends on how many miles the car has traveled. The new regulation suggests scrapping after reaching 600,000 kilometers, but in practice, it also depends on the vehicle's annual inspection results and emission standards. My neighbor's old Santana has been running for almost 20 years. Because it was used sparingly and didn't exceed 600,000 kilometers, and it passed the annual inspections, it's still running well. However, if a vehicle fails the annual inspection three times in a row or is severely damaged in a serious traffic accident, it must be scrapped mandatorily. There are subsidies for scrapping, and the amount varies significantly depending on the vehicle model.

[LaJesse]

I'm planning to change my car recently and specifically studied the new scrappage regulations. The mandatory 15-year scrappage period has now been abolished, with the focus shifting to your car's total mileage. Private cars are recommended for scrappage after reaching 600,000 kilometers, but unlike before, it's not mandatory. The key factor is the emission standard—in my hometown, China III vehicles are already subject to traffic restrictions, and China IV vehicles will eventually be phased out too. Additionally, vehicles with excessive modifications that fail the annual inspection must be scrapped. The scrappage subsidy depends on the vehicle's age and engine displacement—smaller displacement engines get less subsidy, while larger ones can receive more. The scrappage process is simpler than imagined—just go to a designated recycling company to complete the procedures, and you can even offset the new car purchase tax.

[DeAngelina]

Having run an auto repair shop in our county for nearly a decade, I've handled numerous vehicles headed for scrap. The current scrapping regulations differ from those of previous years—there's no longer an age limit, with mileage and vehicle condition being the primary factors. Private cars reaching 600,000 kilometers should consider scrapping, but the ultimate decider is the annual inspection. Emissions tests are getting stricter, especially in major cities, where vehicles failing to meet the latest standards struggle to pass. Cars with overhauled engines or severely deformed chassis often face repair costs so high that scrapping becomes the better option. Before scrapping, remember to remove the ETC device and return the license plates to the DMV, or it may affect procedures for your next vehicle.