What is the vehicle scrapping period?
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Non-operational vehicles and operational vehicles have different scrapping periods, as detailed below: Scrapping regulations for non-operational vehicles: For household 5-seat cars and 7-seat SUVs, non-operational small and micro vehicles have 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 micro non-operational passenger cars, large non-operational cars, and wheeled special machinery vehicles also have no usage period limit. Common scrapping regulations for operational vehicles: Small and micro 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 micro operational passenger vehicles have a scrapping period of 10 years, and large and medium-sized operational passenger vehicles have a scrapping period of 15 years. Micro operational trucks have a scrapping period of 8 years, light and large operational trucks have a scrapping period of 10 years. The vehicle scrapping process is as follows: The owner of the vehicle applying for scrapping and renewal should fill out the "Motor Vehicle Change, Transfer, Modification, Suspension, Scrapping Approval Application Form" in duplicate and affix the owner's seal. The registration office will accept the application and issue a "Vehicle Scrapping Notice" for vehicles that have reached the scrapping period. For vehicles that have not reached the scrapping period, the motor vehicle inspection office will determine if they meet the scrapping standards and issue a "Vehicle Scrapping Notice". The vehicle owner can choose a qualified recycling company to dismantle the vehicle with the "Notice". The recycling company will dismantle the vehicle and take photos after verifying the "Notice". The engine must be separated from the vehicle, the engine block must be broken, and the frame (chassis) must be cut. The vehicle owner should submit the "Change Form", "XX Province Vehicle Renewal Technical Appraisal Form", "Scrapped Vehicle Recycling Certificate", and photos of the dismantled vehicle to the motor vehicle inspection office for verification and signature. The license plates will be recovered, and the scrapping registration will be processed according to regulations. Special notes: According to Article 30 of the "Motor Vehicle Registration Regulations", if the vehicle is damaged and cannot be driven back to the registration location, the owner can sell the scrapped vehicle to a local motor vehicle recycling company. If an operational vehicle is converted to a non-operational vehicle, it must be scrapped according to the original operational vehicle's scrapping period. According to Article 43 of the "Motor Vehicle Registration Regulations", after completing the transfer or cancellation of motor vehicle registration, the original owner can apply to the vehicle management office to use the original license plate number when registering a newly purchased motor vehicle. The application to use the original license plate number must meet the following conditions: (1) The application must be submitted within six months after the transfer or cancellation of registration; (2) The owner must have owned the original vehicle for more than three years.
I've driven several cars, and the scrapping deadline is actually quite flexible. Previously, the state mandated a compulsory scrapping period of 15 years for small passenger vehicles, but now the policy has loosened: private cars no longer have strict age requirements, mainly depending on mileage. After reaching 600,000 kilometers, with high maintenance costs and increased accident risks, it's recommended to scrap the vehicle. However, local regulations vary. Cities like Beijing and Shanghai impose strict traffic restrictions on vehicles over 10 years old, and passing annual inspections becomes increasingly difficult, effectively forcing you to scrap the car. My own old car was driven for 10 years, and after hitting 200,000 kilometers, it required constant repairs. For safety reasons, I replaced it early. Remember to check the vehicle's condition before scrapping and apply for subsidies to save some money.
