What is the current vehicle scrapping age limit?
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China has issued new regulations on the scrapping of private cars, abolishing the mandatory scrapping age limit and replacing it with a guideline for scrapping when the mileage reaches 600,000 kilometers. The following are the regulations on vehicle usage standards under the new policy: 1. Annual inspection: Under the new policy, private cars need to undergo two annual inspections per year starting from the 15th year after registration. For vehicles over 20 years old, four regular inspections per year are required starting from the 21st year. If they fail to pass, they will be declared scrapped. 2. Power: The new policy has strict regulations on older vehicles during annual inspections. During power testing for private cars, the chassis output power must not be less than 60% of the engine's rated power or 65% of the maximum net power. 3. Mechanical inspection: Vehicles that fail safety or environmental standards during a mechanical inspection cycle will be forcibly scrapped. The power inspection project will also replace the existing fuel consumption project to phase out vehicles with poor performance indicators. 4. Mandatory scrapping: According to the "Mandatory Scrapping Standards for Motor Vehicles," vehicles that fail to obtain a passing inspection mark for three consecutive motor vehicle inspection cycles after the expiration of the inspection validity period shall be mandatorily scrapped.
I remember back when I used to drive, cars had a fixed scrappage period – small cars had to be discarded after about 15 years. But now the policy has changed. Regular private cars no longer have a mandatory scrappage age limit. As long as your car passes the annual inspection, you can keep driving it. I've been driving my 2005 model until now, and last year it almost failed the emissions test. I quickly got the exhaust system cleaned and the engine serviced, barely passing the inspection. The government made this change mainly for environmental reasons, as older cars emit more pollutants and severely pollute the air. Also, safety tests can't be ignored – if issues like brakes or lights fail, the car might be scrapped. I recommend doing regular comprehensive maintenance and not skimping on small parts, which not only extends the car's lifespan but also ensures safer driving.
