What is the vehicle scrapping age limit?
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Private vehicles and commercial vehicles have different scrapping age limits, as detailed below: Private vehicle scrapping regulations: For family-use 5-seat cars and 7-seat SUVs, as well as non-commercial small and mini vehicles, there is no usage age limit. When the normal mileage reaches 600,000 kilometers, the state will guide the scrapping process. In addition to the above vehicles, small and mini non-commercial passenger vehicles, large non-commercial cars, and wheeled special machinery vehicles also have no usage age limit. Common commercial vehicle scrapping regulations: Small and mini taxi passenger vehicles have a scrapping age limit of 8 years, medium-sized taxi passenger vehicles 10 years, and large taxi passenger vehicles 12 years. Public transport passenger vehicles have a scrapping age limit of 13 years, other small and mini commercial passenger vehicles 10 years, and large and medium commercial passenger vehicles 15 years. Mini commercial trucks have a scrapping age limit of 8 years, while light and large commercial trucks have a limit of 10 years.
I remember when I was young driving a taxi, the scrapping age was around eight years before you had to replace it. Private cars are different now. Currently, there's no mandatory scrapping age for sedans and SUVs—it mainly depends on mileage and vehicle condition. Officially, it's recommended to consider scrapping after 600,000 kilometers. If a car is too old and fails the annual inspection, it's the same. In my lifetime, I've seen many cars over 15 years old that can still run if well-maintained, but they pose significant safety risks, especially with aging brake systems that can easily lead to accidents. There's also the issue of emissions—older cars produce severe tailpipe pollution, and policies encourage timely replacement. I recommend regular comprehensive inspections to prioritize safety. If you're unsure, check local regulations—don't delay.
