What is the scrap life of the Ford Raptor?
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Ford Raptor's scrap life is 15 years. The Ford Raptor is a classic pickup model under Ford Motor Company. In China, it is classified as a truck, so the Ford Raptor follows the truck's scrap policy, which enforces a mandatory scrap after 15 years of driving. Mandatory scrap is different from guided scrap. Guided scrap suggests scrapping, but if the vehicle still meets the requirements for continued use, it may not be scrapped; whereas mandatory scrap means it must, without exception, be scrapped. There are four criteria for mandatory scrap: Reaching the prescribed service life; After repair and adjustment, still failing to meet the national standards for motor vehicle safety technology concerning in-use vehicles; After repair and adjustment or the adoption of control technology, still failing to meet the national standards concerning in-use vehicles regarding atmospheric pollutant emissions or noise; Failing to obtain the motor vehicle inspection qualification mark for three consecutive inspection cycles after the expiration of the inspection validity period.
Let's talk about the scrapping issue of the Ford Raptor. As an experienced off-road driver who frequently takes it out for adventures, I must say there's no fixed scrapping period for such household pickup trucks in China. According to the policy, non-commercial small passenger vehicles can keep running as long as they pass the annual inspection, even if they're over 20 years old or more. My Raptor has been with me for almost a decade now. With regular maintenance, timely oil changes, and brake pad replacements, it passes the annual inspection every time without fail, so there's no need to worry about mandatory scrapping. The key is to pay attention to the mileage – exceeding 600,000 kilometers might lead to guided scrapping, but that's still a long way off. With proper maintenance, the odometer will rise slowly. Fellow car enthusiasts often ask me if they should buy a new vehicle, and I always say, the Raptor is so tough and durable, it's worth driving for a lifetime! However, if policies change, such as being classified as a commercial vehicle in some regions, there might be age restrictions. I recommend regularly checking updates from the local vehicle management office.
