What is the Scrapping Age Limit for Vehicles?

[SanAubree]

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.

[MacNoah]

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.

[CorbinDella]

We bought our car mainly for picking up and dropping off our kids at school, and it has been serving us well for seven or eight years without ever considering scrapping it. Nowadays, the car scrapping policy isn't a one-size-fits-all rule anymore. For private passenger vehicles, there's no mandatory retirement age—it mainly depends on whether your car can pass the regular annual inspections. Only taxis or buses have fixed scrapping periods, usually not exceeding 10 years. Being cost-conscious, we prioritize timely maintenance like oil changes and tire checks to extend our car's lifespan. Only when the mileage exceeds 600,000 kilometers, leading to rising repair costs and significant safety risks, would we consider replacing it. The old policy enforced a 15-year mandatory scrapping rule, but that's gone now, making the system more flexible. Over time, you might notice the engine getting louder, but with proper maintenance as per the guidelines, it can still last several more years.

[DeBella]

I have some interest in cars and know about scrapping. Private passenger cars now have no age limit, as the government has shifted to guidance-based scrapping with a benchmark of 600,000 kilometers. How long a car can run depends entirely on its condition and annual inspection results—for example, failing an emissions test means it must be dealt with. Commercial vehicles like taxis are different and may have a 10-year scrapping rule. As a car owner, I drive carefully to minimize sudden braking, avoid overloading, and maintain the engine well. My car has run 150,000 kilometers and is still in decent shape. Safety is more important—don’t drive a rundown car just to save money. If it fails the annual inspection, scrapping is the only option, but preparing in advance can avoid trouble.

[DeDallas]

Having driven for almost 20 years, I've witnessed policy changes. Previously, vehicles had mandatory scrappage periods, but now it's more advisory. Private cars don't have fixed time limits as long as they pass annual inspections. Taxis or buses have clear scrappage periods, usually around 10 years. The key is the vehicle's condition - if the mileage exceeds 600,000 km, there's severe body rust, or it can't be repaired after an accident, then scrapping is worthwhile. Our family car has been running for 14 years with 180,000 km, and with regular part replacements and check-ups, it's still usable. Annual inspections are crucial - failing means mandatory retirement. With good maintenance, costs decrease, and you can use it for more years, but never compromise on safety.