What is the Scrapping Period for Various Types of Vehicles?
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Vehicles are divided into private cars and commercial vehicles, and the scrapping periods for various types of vehicles are as follows: Regulations for private car scrapping: For household 5-seat sedans and 7-seat SUVs, as well as non-commercial small and mini vehicles, there is no usage period limit. When the normal mileage reaches 600,000 kilometers, the state will guide the scrapping. In addition to the above vehicles, small and mini non-commercial passenger cars, large non-commercial sedans, and wheeled special-purpose machinery vehicles also have no usage period limit. Common regulations for commercial vehicle scrapping: Small and mini taxi passenger vehicles have a scrapping period of 8 years, medium-sized taxi passenger vehicles have a scrapping period of 10 years, and large taxi passenger vehicles have a scrapping period of 12 years. Public transport passenger vehicles have a scrapping period of 13 years, other small and mini commercial passenger vehicles have a scrapping period of 10 years, and large and medium-sized commercial passenger vehicles have a scrapping period of 15 years. Mini commercial trucks have a scrapping period of 8 years, light and large commercial trucks have a scrapping period of 10 years. The vehicle scrapping process is as follows: The car owner applying for scrapping and renewal must fill out the "Vehicle Change, Transfer, Modification, Suspension, and Scrapping Approval Application Form" in duplicate and affix the owner's seal; Apply at the registration acceptance counter. For vehicles that have reached the scrapping period, the "Vehicle Scrapping Notice" will be issued. For vehicles that have not reached the scrapping period, after inspection and confirmation by the vehicle inspection counter that they meet the scrapping standards, the "Vehicle Scrapping Notice" will be issued; The owner can choose a qualified recycling company to dismantle the vehicle with the "Notice"; After verifying the "Notice," the recycling company will dismantle the vehicle and take photos, requiring the engine to be separated from the vehicle, the engine block to be broken, and the frame (chassis) to be cut; 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 vehicle inspection counter for verification and signature. The license plates will be reclaimed, and the case will be reported for approval according to regulations to complete the scrapping registration.
I've been driving for 10 years. There's no specific age limit for small private vehicles like sedans or SUVs, but they're recommended to be scrapped after reaching 600,000 kilometers. Trucks must be scrapped after 15 years, buses after 10 years, public buses after 13 years, and taxis after just 8 years. These regulations are for safety reasons, as older vehicles have more worn parts and are prone to accidents. I believe regular maintenance can extend a vehicle's lifespan, such as changing the oil and tires, but overly old vehicles may exceed emission standards and harm the environment. The policy serves as a guide; after 600,000 kilometers, annual inspections become stricter, and if the car can't pass, it must be disposed of. Some friends are reluctant to sell their old cars, but don't delay too long—safety comes first.
