What is the Scrap Age Limit for Personal Vehicles?
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Personal vehicles refer to private cars, and there is no mandatory scrap age limit for private cars. Vehicle scrapping process: The vehicle owner applying for scrapping and renewal should fill out and submit one copy of the "Application Form for Vehicle Modification, Transfer, Alteration, Suspension, or Scrapping", stamped with the owner's seal. Apply at the registration acceptance counter. For vehicles that have reached the scrapping age, a "Vehicle Scrapping Notice" will be issued. For vehicles that have not reached the scrapping age but are deemed to meet the scrapping standards after inspection by the vehicle inspection counter, a "Vehicle Scrapping Notice" will be issued. The vehicle owner can choose a qualified recycling company to dismantle the vehicle with the "Notice". The recycling company will dismantle the vehicle and take photos after verifying the "Notice". The engine must be separated from the vehicle, the engine block must be broken, and the frame (chassis) must be cut. The vehicle owner should submit the "Modification Form", "XX Province Vehicle Renewal Technical Appraisal Form", "Scrapped Vehicle Recycling Certificate", and photos of the dismantled vehicle to the vehicle inspection counter for verification and signature. The license plates and certificates will be reclaimed, and the application will be submitted for approval according to regulations to complete the scrapping registration.
I remember there was a major change in the car scrappage policy. Private cars used to be mandatorily scrapped after 15 years, but the age limit was abolished after 2013. Now it mainly depends on mileage or vehicle condition. My family's old car has been running for nearly 20 years, well-maintained and still in normal use. As long as it passes the annual emission inspection, it won't be phased out. The current standard suggests guided scrappage for vehicles exceeding 600,000 kilometers, or mandatory disposal if they fail safety inspections. This policy gives peace of mind to veteran car owners like me, saving expenses from frequent car changes, but requires attention to regular maintenance: timely oil changes, brake and tire checks to ensure vehicle health. Older vehicles may cause more pollution, and the government encourages us to upgrade to new energy vehicles to keep up with environmental trends. Overall, scrappage isn't about rigid age limits but about extending vehicle lifespan with safety as the top priority.
