What is the Scrapping Age Limit for Vehicles?
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Vehicles are categorized into private cars and commercial vehicles, with their respective scrapping age limits as follows: Regulations for private car scrapping: For 5-seat family cars and 7-seat SUVs, non-commercial small and mini vehicles have no usage age limit. When the normal driving mileage reaches 600,000 kilometers, the state will guide the scrapping. Apart from the above-mentioned vehicles, small and mini non-commercial passenger cars, large non-commercial cars, and wheeled special machinery vehicles also have no usage age limit. Common regulations for commercial vehicle scrapping: Small and mini taxi passenger cars have a scrapping age limit of 8 years, medium taxi passenger cars 10 years, and large taxi passenger cars 12 years. Public transport passenger cars have a scrapping age limit of 13 years, while other small and mini commercial passenger cars have a limit of 10 years, and large and medium commercial passenger cars 15 years; mini commercial trucks have a scrapping age limit of 8 years, light and large commercial trucks 10 years. The vehicle scrapping process is as follows: The car owner applying for scrapping and renewal must fill out the "Application Form for Vehicle Modification, Transfer, Alteration, Suspension, or Scrapping" in duplicate and affix the owner's seal; Apply at the registration and 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 vehicle inspection counter that they meet the scrapping standards, a "Vehicle Scrapping Notice" will be issued; The owner can choose a qualified recycling company to dismantle the vehicle with the "Notice"; The recycling company will dismantle the vehicle and take photos after verifying the "Notice". The engine must be separated from the vehicle, the engine block must be broken, and the frame (chassis) must be cut; The owner must submit the "Modification Form", "XX Province Vehicle Renewal Technical Appraisal Form", "Scrapped Vehicle Recycling Certificate", and photos of the dismantled vehicle to the vehicle inspection counter for verification and signature. The license plates and certificates will be reclaimed, and the scrapping registration will be processed after approval according to regulations.
I've been driving for over a decade and found that there's no fixed lifespan for car scrapping. According to China's regulations, private cars generally don't have mandatory age limits, but there is a mileage cap—for example, exceeding 600,000 kilometers will lead to guided scrapping, or failing the annual inspection will result in compulsory scrapping. After all, older cars are prone to issues with braking systems and suspensions, posing significant safety risks. My own old car started making various noises and saw a sharp increase in fuel consumption after 200,000 kilometers, with repair costs exceeding those of a new car. I recommend not waiting for problems to arise; get timely inspections and maintenance, and consider scrapping and upgrading if necessary. Nowadays, there are many new energy vehicle options that are more energy-efficient and eco-friendly, offering a much better driving experience. However, specific policies may vary slightly by region, so it's best to check with the local vehicle management office or official website for details to avoid pitfalls and ensure travel safety.
