What is the Scrapping Age Limit for Vehicles?
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The scrapping age limit for vehicles varies depending on the vehicle type: 1. Medium-sized rental passenger vehicles have a 10-year limit, while large rental passenger vehicles have a 12-year limit; 2. Rental passenger vehicles have a 15-year limit; 3. Small coach passenger vehicles have a 10-year limit, medium-sized coach passenger vehicles have a 12-year limit, and large coach passenger vehicles have a 15-year limit; 4. Public transport passenger vehicles have a 13-year limit; 5. Other small and micro-sized commercial passenger vehicles have a 10-year limit, while large and medium-sized commercial passenger vehicles have a 15-year limit; 6. Special school buses have a 15-year limit; 7. Large and medium-sized non-commercial passenger vehicles have a 20-year limit; 8. Three-wheeled vehicles and low-speed trucks with single-cylinder engines have a 9-year limit, while other cargo vehicles have a 15-year limit; 9. Ordinary cars have an 8-year limit.
Back when I used to drive, that old car lasted me over a decade. Now the policies have changed—there's no fixed scrappage age for private passenger vehicles anymore. The government encourages guided retirement, suggesting that private cars be replaced after about 600,000 kilometers. But as long as the annual inspection is passed and the vehicle remains safe, you can keep driving it. Only commercial vehicles like taxis have mandatory retirement policies—for example, they must be retired after 8 to 10 years. My family's car has driven 120,000 kilometers and is well-maintained, passing the annual inspection smoothly every year. If emissions exceed standards or the engine becomes severely aged, failing the inspection would force retirement. After long-term use, maintenance costs might be higher, but proper care can save a lot of money—safety comes first. I don’t think there’s a need to rush into buying a new car; it should depend on actual needs.
