What Are the Standards for Scrapping Private Cars?

[JordanRose]

Here are the specific details about scrapping vehicles: 1. Vehicle scrapping process: After inspection confirms that the vehicle, license plate, documents, and records are accurate and meet the scrapping conditions, the vehicle is sent to a designated location. The engine, cab, and other parts are processed for scrapping, and the supervising officer stamps the scrapping documentation. The vehicle is then sent to a nationally certified scrap car recycling company for dismantling. A technical appraisal approval form is issued, and the scrapped vehicle's license plate and documents are collected. After verification, the vehicle's records are canceled, and a "Vehicle Scrapping Notice" is issued to the owner. The canceled vehicle records are stored separately for two more years. 2. Hazards of scrapped vehicles: Due to financial incentives, many owners sell their scrapped vehicles to car dealers, who offer higher prices to attract sellers. As a result, scrapped vehicles re-enter the market and reappear on the roads. Traffic police authorities state that scrapped vehicles are referred to as "road killers" and moving time bombs, posing numerous safety hazards during operation. The state prohibits the private handling of scrapped vehicles.

[DiLincoln]

I've checked a lot of information, and the scrapping standards for private cars mainly depend on age and mileage. The official recommendation is that non-commercial passenger vehicles should be guided to scrap after 15 years or 600,000 kilometers, but this is just a guideline. The actual mandatory scrapping depends on the annual inspection. For example, if the annual inspection fails, such as excessive exhaust emissions, brake failure, or irreparable damage to safety components, the car is no longer roadworthy. Additionally, large cities have restrictions on yellow-label vehicles, directly banning those that fail to meet emission standards, forcing owners to scrap them. I remember helping my cousin deal with his old car last year; the mileage was over the limit, and it failed the annual inspection five times, so we had to take it to a certified recycling station and received some subsidies. Overall, timely scrapping is not only safer but also helps avoid accidents on the road. Spending a fortune on repairs is not cost-effective, so it's advisable to regularly check the vehicle's condition and address any issues early.