What are the new regulations for vehicle scrappage?
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The new regulations stipulate that registered motor vehicles that fail to obtain the motor vehicle inspection qualification mark for three consecutive inspection cycles after the expiration of the inspection validity period will be forcibly scrapped. The vehicle scrappage process is as follows: First, the car owner applying for scrappage and renewal must fill out the "Application Form for Motor Vehicle Modification, Transfer, Modification, Suspension, and Scrappage Approval" and affix the owner's seal. Then, wait for the registration acceptance office to issue the "Vehicle Scrappage Notice" for vehicles that have reached the scrappage age. For motor vehicles that have not reached the scrappage age, after being verified by the motor vehicle inspection office and meeting the scrappage standards, the "Vehicle Scrappage Notice" will be issued. Next, the owner should choose a qualified recycling company to dismantle the vehicle with the "Notice". After verifying the "Notice", the recycling company will dismantle the vehicle and take photos. The requirements are that the engine must be separated from the vehicle, the engine block must be broken, and the frame (chassis) must be cut. Finally, the owner should submit the "Modification Form", "XX Province Vehicle Renewal Technical Appraisal Form", "Scrapped Vehicle Recycling Certificate", and photos of the dismantled vehicle to the motor vehicle inspection office for verification and signature. After the license plates and certificates are reclaimed and the approval is reported according to regulations, the private vehicle scrappage registration can be completed.
Recently, while helping my neighbor deal with an old car, I researched the new regulations. The core change is the cancellation of the mandatory scrapping after 15 years, replaced by a guided scrapping policy based on 600,000 kilometers. My friend's 2003 Jetta had run 340,000 kilometers, and he originally planned to keep it for a few more years. However, during last year's inspection, its exhaust emissions exceeded the standard by three times, landing it directly on the scrapping list. The strictest part of the new regulations is the annual inspection. Private cars over 10 years old must undergo an annual inspection, and if they fail three consecutive times or still exceed standards after repairs and re-inspection, they must be scrapped. Another scenario is when a traffic accident causes severe chassis deformation, and the repair cost exceeds 80% of the car's value, which also mandates compulsory scrapping. However, for new energy vehicles, if the battery degrades below 70% of its capacity, it falls under the guided scrapping policy—a rule many electric vehicle owners are not yet aware of.
Last month, I accompanied a colleague to scrap a 2007 Buick Excelle, and the process has been simplified a lot. Now, there's no need to dismantle the car before handling the procedures. The vehicle management office and the scrap yard systems are interconnected, so the owner just needs to fill out an application form to get the cancellation certificate. However, it's important to note that the new regulations are very strict on emissions. Even retrofitting a catalytic converter won't help for older cars, as the inspection stations directly connect to the OBD to read engine data. Additionally, subsidies vary by region. My colleague in Hangzhou received 2,800 yuan for scrapping the car, while I heard it's only a little over 1,000 yuan in Hebei. If the vehicle has any outstanding violations or liens, they must be settled before scrapping. The entire process takes about two weeks to complete.
