What is the current vehicle scrapping age limit?
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Vehicles are divided into private cars and commercial vehicles, and their normal scrapping age limits are as follows: Scrapping regulations for private cars: For family-use 5-seat sedans and 7-seat SUVs, as well as non-commercial small and mini vehicles, there is no usage age limit. When the normal mileage reaches 600,000 kilometers, the state will guide the scrapping process. In addition to the above-mentioned vehicles, small and mini non-commercial passenger vehicles, large non-commercial sedans, and wheeled special machinery vehicles also have no usage age limit. Scrapping regulations for common commercial vehicles: Small and mini taxi passenger vehicles have a scrapping age limit of 8 years, medium-sized taxi passenger vehicles 10 years, and large taxi passenger vehicles 12 years. Public transport passenger vehicles have a scrapping age limit of 13 years, other small and mini commercial passenger vehicles 10 years, and large and medium-sized commercial passenger vehicles 15 years. Mini commercial trucks have a scrapping age limit of 8 years, while light and large commercial trucks have a scrapping age limit of 10 years.
The policy on vehicle scrapping age has changed. I remember that before, cars had to be forcibly scrapped after 15 years of use, but since 2013, that regulation has been abolished. It has been replaced with guided scrapping, mainly based on whether the car has reached around 600,000 kilometers or if major issues are detected during annual inspections. For example, if I drive an older car that’s over a decade old, as long as it’s well-maintained, it can still be used for a long time without the need to rush into buying a new one. The money saved can be spent on repairs, and during annual inspections, special attention should be paid to whether the brakes and exhaust emissions are functioning properly. Safety is crucial, and a well-maintained car can easily last 20 years without major issues. However, it’s best to check key components before long-distance trips. Overall, the absence of a strict age limit makes the policy more flexible and reduces resource waste.
