What is the scrap life of a private yellow-plate car?
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Private yellow-plate cars do not have a scrap life. A car with a yellow plate means that the vehicle is over 6 meters in length or has a tonnage of over 4.5. Cars that can be registered with yellow plates must meet the conditions for yellow plate registration, generally meaning the vehicle exceeds 6 meters in length, and the driver must hold a Class B or higher driving license. Private car scrap regulations: For 5-seat family cars and 7-seat SUVs, non-commercial small and micro vehicles have no usage lifespan. When the normal driving mileage reaches 600,000 kilometers, the state will guide the vehicle to be scrapped. In addition to the above-mentioned vehicles, small and micro non-commercial passenger cars, large non-commercial cars, and wheeled special machinery vehicles also have no usage lifespan restrictions.
I used to drive a used car, so I'm quite familiar with the scrapping policies. Private cars are generally blue-plated small vehicles, while yellow plates are rare and usually reserved for buses or trucks. Nowadays, the mandatory scrapping age limit has been abolished—there's no fixed lifespan anymore. As long as your car passes the annual inspection, meets emission standards, and remains safe and reliable, you can keep driving it indefinitely. The key factor is mileage: exceeding 600,000 kilometers may lead to guidance for scrapping, but it ultimately depends on the vehicle's condition. For daily use, proper maintenance is crucial to prevent excessive wear and tear, which could pose safety risks. Pay close attention to emission standards—cars meeting National I or II standards are more likely to be banned from urban areas. Economically speaking, driving an older car saves money, but switching to a new one offers greater peace of mind. In short, it's not about the yellow plate; private cars have no age restrictions, but responsible maintenance is essential.
