What is the Scrap Period for Sedans?
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Sedans have no usage period limit, but when the normal mileage reaches 600,000 kilometers, the state will guide them to be scrapped. Vehicle scrapping process: 1. The car owner applying for scrapping and renewal must fill out the "Motor Vehicle Change, Transfer, Modification, Suspension, and Scrapping Approval Application Form" in duplicate and stamp the owner's seal. 2. 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, after inspection and confirmation by the motor vehicle inspection counter that they meet the scrapping standards, a "Vehicle Scrapping Notice" will be issued. 3. The owner can choose a qualified recycling company to send the vehicle for dismantling with the "Notice". 4. After verifying the "Notice", the recycling company will dismantle the vehicle and take photos. The engine must be separated from the vehicle, the engine block must be broken, and the frame (chassis) must be cut. 5. The owner must submit the "Change Form", "XX Province Vehicle Renewal Technical Appraisal Form", "Scrapped Vehicle Recycling Certificate", and photos of the dismantled vehicle to the motor vehicle inspection counter for verification and signature. The license plates will be reclaimed, and the application will be submitted for approval according to regulations to complete the scrapping registration.
I was also curious about this issue when I first bought my car last year. The current policies are quite different from before. In the past, passenger cars had mandatory scrapping periods, such as being required to be disposed of after 15 years. However, in recent years, the rules have changed, and non-commercial vehicles basically no longer have a fixed scrapping age. The main consideration now is the mileage—once a car reaches 600,000 kilometers, it is recommended to be scrapped, or it will be forcibly scrapped if it fails the annual inspection. The annual inspection is quite important, testing things like exhaust emissions and the braking system. If the car doesn’t meet the standards, repairs or replacements are needed. My neighbor has an old car that’s still running smoothly after 500,000 kilometers, all because of good maintenance. I recommend regularly changing the oil and avoiding aggressive acceleration to extend its lifespan by a few years, which can save a lot of money. The relaxed policies are great—no more worrying about strict age limits. The key is just keeping the car safe.
