What to Do If a Car Is Sold as Scrap and Needs to Be Scrapped?
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You need to retrieve the car from the scrap yard; otherwise, it cannot be scrapped. Below are the consequences of not scrapping a vehicle: 1. Impact on Registration and Licensing: If the car is not scrapped as required, its information will remain in the database. Until the vehicle's information is deregistered, the owner will not be allowed to register or license any other vehicle under their name. 2. Impact on Driver's License Renewal or Replacement: Both driver's license services and vehicle services are managed by the traffic management department. If the owner of a scrapped vehicle fails to deregister it as required, it will also affect services such as driver's license renewal or replacement. 3. Fines: According to the "Regulations on the Recycling of Scrapped Vehicles," selling, gifting, or transferring a scrapped vehicle to any unit or individual other than a designated scrapped vehicle recycling enterprise will result in the confiscation of illegal gains by the public security authorities and a fine ranging from 2,000 to 20,000 yuan.
I've scrapped several cars, the process is simple but crucial. First, you need to find an official scrap recycling station - most cities have designated spots now, just look it up online. Bring your vehicle registration certificate and ID card. If the car can't move, they'll tow it for free. After the recycling station dismantles the vehicle, they'll give you a scrapping certificate. Then go to the DMV to cancel your license plate using this certificate - don't delay this step, or someone might misuse your plate number in an accident later. I remember during my first scrapping, I didn't know better and delayed canceling, almost getting into legal trouble. You can also get some residual value subsidy during the process, maybe a few hundred yuan depending on the car's condition. While it's not much, environmental protection and safety are important. Never sell your car as scrap metal randomly - it poses serious environmental pollution risks.
