What are the regulations on vehicle scrapping age limits?
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Non-commercial vehicles and commercial vehicles have different scrapping age limits, as detailed below: Scrapping regulations for non-commercial vehicles: For household 5-seat sedans and 7-seat SUVs, as well as small and micro non-commercial vehicles, there is no usage age limit. When the normal mileage reaches 600,000 kilometers, the state will guide the scrapping. In addition to the above vehicles, small and micro non-commercial passenger vehicles, large non-commercial sedans, and wheeled special machinery vehicles also have no usage age limit. Common scrapping regulations for commercial vehicles: Small and micro taxi passenger vehicles have a scrapping age limit of 8 years, medium-sized taxi passenger vehicles have a limit of 10 years, and large taxi passenger vehicles have a limit of 12 years. Public transport passenger vehicles have a scrapping age limit of 13 years, other small and micro commercial passenger vehicles have a limit of 10 years, and large and medium-sized commercial passenger vehicles have a limit of 15 years. Micro commercial trucks have a scrapping age limit of 8 years, light and large commercial trucks have a limit of 10 years. The vehicle scrapping process is as follows: The vehicle owner applying for scrapping and renewal must fill out the "Motor Vehicle Change, Transfer, Modification, Suspension, Scrapping Approval Application Form" in duplicate and affix the owner's seal. The registration office accepts the application and issues 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 motor vehicle inspection office and confirmation that they meet the scrapping standards, a "Vehicle Scrapping Notice" is issued. The vehicle owner chooses a qualified recycling company to dismantle the vehicle with the "Notice". The recycling company dismantles the vehicle and takes 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 submits the "Change 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. The license plates are then reclaimed, and the scrapping registration is processed according to regulations. Special notes: According to Article 30 of the "Motor Vehicle Registration Regulations", if a vehicle cannot be driven back to the registration location due to damage, the owner may sell the scrapped vehicle to a local motor vehicle recycling company. Commercial vehicles converted to non-commercial use must be scrapped according to the original commercial vehicle scrapping time. According to Article 43 of the "Motor Vehicle Registration Regulations", after completing the transfer or cancellation of motor vehicle registration, the original owner may apply to the vehicle management office to use the original license plate number when registering a newly purchased motor vehicle. The application must meet the following conditions: (1) submitted within six months after the transfer or cancellation; (2) the owner must have owned the original vehicle for more than three years.
I'm quite familiar with car scrapping regulations, having driven for over 20 years. Currently, there's no mandatory retirement age for private vehicles, but the official recommendation is to scrap them after 15 years or 600,000 kilometers, whichever comes first—it mainly depends on the vehicle's condition. In reality, as cars age, parts wear out significantly, increasing safety risks and emitting more pollutants. I must say, regular maintenance is crucial. Get annual inspections on time—if issues like brake failure or excessive emissions arise and the car fails inspection, it'll be forcibly scrapped. Last year, my neighbor's car was like this—18 years old and still running, but constantly failing inspections, so replacing it was ultimately more convenient. When buying used cars, pay attention to this too—don't cheap out on an old car that'll be troublesome and expensive to repair. A car's lifespan is closely tied to driving habits and maintenance.
