What is the vehicle retirement age standard?

[TravisFitz]

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.

[TessaAnn]

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.

[KinsleyFitz]

As someone familiar with policies, the car scrapping standards do not have strict age limits; they mainly depend on mileage reaching 600,000 kilometers or failing to meet the China VI emission standards. Small non-commercial vehicles, such as ordinary private cars, are no longer mandatorily scrapped based on age. However, commercial vehicles like taxis still have an 8-year rule. Don’t worry about how many years you drive, but pay attention to the mileage record—exceeding 600,000 kilometers requires disposal. Emission tests have become stricter, and vehicles failing the exhaust standards must be scrapped. Safety is crucial, as older cars are prone to steering or braking system failures. Regular maintenance can extend their lifespan. Annual inspections are the benchmark—if your car fails, avoid driving it to prevent fines.

[JosieAnn]

When I was young and just bought a car, I was also curious about the scrapping standards. There is no fixed age limit for small cars to be scrapped; it mainly depends on reaching the 600,000 kilometers upper limit or failing emission tests. Safety is the bottom line—aging parts like tires or brakes can easily burst and cause accidents. Regular maintenance, such as changing engine oil and filters, can reduce wear and extend the car's lifespan. If the car fails the annual emission test, it must be scrapped to avoid polluting the environment. Simply put, the longer you drive a car, the higher the risks. Replacing it promptly when it exceeds limits ensures peace of mind.