What is the vehicle retirement age standard?
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Vehicle retirement age standards include: 1. Registered motor vehicles that fail to obtain inspection qualification marks for three consecutive inspection cycles after their valid inspection period expires will be mandatorily retired; 2. Vehicles that still fail to meet national safety technical standards for in-use vehicles after repair and adjustment will be mandatorily retired; 3. Vehicles whose exhaust emissions or noise still fail to meet national standards for in-use vehicles after repair, adjustment, or control technology implementation will be mandatorily retired. For non-commercial new motor vehicles, the first 6 years require biennial inspections, years 6 to 15 require annual inspections, and after 15 years require semi-annual inspections.
Having driven for decades, I understand the vehicle retirement standards. Currently, small private passenger cars no longer have a fixed retirement age. Previously, they were mandatorily retired after 15 years, but now retirement is based on either reaching 600,000 kilometers or failing emission standards. The policy has changed to focus more on actual usage and safety. If the vehicle is well-maintained, it can last over ten years—the key is regular maintenance like checking brakes and engines to prevent aging-related accidents. After hitting 600,000 km, emissions are prone to exceed limits, and failing annual inspections signals retirement. Safety comes first—older cars have faster-wearing parts, and sudden turns may lead to malfunctions causing harm. Personally, I suggest evaluating repair costs; if too high, replacing the car is more cost-effective.
