What is the scrap age for the Raptor?
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The Raptor is classified as a large or medium-sized commercial passenger vehicle, with a scrap age of 15 years. Scrap regulations for private vehicles: For household 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 vehicle to be scrapped. 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. Common scrap regulations for commercial vehicles: Small and mini taxi passenger vehicles have a scrap age of 8 years, medium-sized taxi passenger vehicles 10 years, and large taxi passenger vehicles 12 years. Public transport passenger vehicles have a scrap age 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 scrap age of 8 years, while light and large commercial trucks have a scrap age of 10 years.
I've driven the Raptor for several years, and it's incredibly tough—scrapping it is definitely not a matter of a few years. The key lies in how you maintain and use it. Back in its home country, the U.S., it's common to see Raptors running for 20 or 30 years, as there's no legal age limit. In China, it's similar—private cars aren't subject to mandatory scrapping unless they hit 600,000 kilometers or fail emissions standards. My Raptor has over 100,000 kilometers on it, but with timely oil changes and regular checks on the chassis and brake system during maintenance, it's as solid as new. Remember, avoiding rough roads at high speeds or overloading can significantly extend its lifespan. I recommend a full inspection every six months, focusing on tires and engine components. Overall, a Raptor can easily last 15 years—don’t worry about scrapping time, just take good care of it.
