What is the maximum mileage for a car to be scrapped?
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Small cars can be scrapped after a maximum of 600,000 kilometers. If they can still pass the annual inspection after exceeding 600,000 kilometers, they can continue to be driven, but they need to undergo four annual inspections. Regulations related to car scrapping: Since May 1, 2013, the new regulations for scrapping old vehicles have been implemented, which abolished the scrapping age limit for private cars and set a mandatory scrapping limit of 600,000 kilometers. Documents required for car scrapping: Copy of resident ID card (for private cars), copy of the enterprise organization code certificate with official seal (for company cars), "Motor Vehicle Registration Certificate", "Motor Vehicle Driving License", Motor Vehicle Registration, Transfer, Cancellation/Transfer Application Form, Power of Attorney (to be filled out), and the motor vehicle itself.
I'm a ride-hailing driver, so I know this inside out. The government has abolished the mandatory scrapping age limit for vehicles, and now private cars are only recommended for guided scrapping after reaching 600,000 kilometers. My car has already clocked 450,000 km and still runs perfectly fine—it all comes down to maintenance. My old Jetta gets weekly oil and brake pad checks, has had three timing belt replacements in 10 years, and eight tire changes. Even if it hits 600,000 km, there's no need to panic—just get the chassis and catalytic converter assessed at an inspection station first. As long as emissions meet standards and safety passes, you can keep driving. I know an old-timer whose car has over 700,000 km on it and still passes annual inspections.
