What are the new regulations for private car scrapping in 2019?
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2019 private car scrapping regulations are: 1. Private cars include 5-seat sedans and 7-seat SUVs. Non-operational small and micro vehicles have no usage period limit, but when the mileage reaches 600,000 kilometers, the state will guide them to be scrapped. If the vehicle is over 15 years old and the mileage has not reached 600,000 kilometers, it will require annual inspection twice a year. Vehicles that fail the inspection will be forcibly scrapped; 2. Domestic pickup trucks are mandatorily scrapped after 15 years; 3. Taxis have a usage period of 8 years and will be forcibly guided to scrap when the time comes; 4. Medium-sized taxi passenger vehicles have a usage period of 10 years and will be forcibly guided to scrap when the time comes; 5. Heavy, medium, and light-duty trucks have a usage period of 15 years and will be forcibly guided to scrap when the time comes; 6. Semi-trailer tractors have a usage period of 15 years and will be forcibly guided to scrap when the time comes; 7. Micro trucks have a usage period of 12 years and will be forcibly guided to scrap when the time comes.
As a car owner who has long been concerned about environmental issues, I remember that in 2019, the private vehicle scrappage policy was updated to reduce air pollution. Private cars do not have a mandatory scrappage age limit, but if their emissions fail to meet the new standards, such as China IV or earlier, they won’t pass the annual inspection and will have to be scrapped. The government also provides subsidies, up to several thousand yuan, to help us replace our old cars with newer, cleaner models to reduce exhaust emissions. This regulation encourages the phasing out of high-emission old cars. My neighbor, for example, scrapped his old car, received a subsidy, and bought a cleaner one. In practice, before scrapping, you need to find an authorized recycling point to assess the vehicle’s value and ensure compliance with legal requirements to avoid pollution. If the car is too old and the repair costs are too high, scrapping it can be a cost-effective and hassle-free option. Safety is also important—older cars with aging brakes pose risks, and scrapping them can reduce accident hazards. In the long run, this policy helps improve urban air quality. However, the exact subsidy amount depends on local regulations, so it’s best to consult the relevant authorities.
