What is the service life limit for pickup trucks?
1 Answers
Currently, pickup trucks are still subject to the mandatory scrappage policy of 15 years or 600,000 kilometers. However, some regions have gradually relaxed this regulation by abolishing the 15-year scrappage rule for pickups, meaning household pickup trucks have no service life limit. Additional information: Pickup truck inspection regulations: New pickups are exempt from inspection for the first 6 years, but owners must visit the vehicle management office every two years during this period to "get a stamp". From years 7 to 15, annual inspections are required, and after 15 years, inspections are required every six months. Pickups that fail to meet inspection standards or exceed 600,000 kilometers must be scrapped. Notes: In practice, based on the usage patterns of domestic pickup owners, mechanical wear and tear after 5-8 years of use leads to sharply increased maintenance costs, higher fuel consumption, and significant depreciation. Additionally, the cost of semi-annual inspections after 15 years is often unsustainable for many pickup owners, prompting them to typically replace their vehicles within 5-10 years.