What to Do When a Car is Scrapped?
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The "Administrative Measures for the Recycling of Scrapped Motor Vehicles" stipulates in Articles 10 and 12 that the unit or individual owning a scrapped vehicle should promptly apply to the public security authority for the vehicle's scrapping procedures and sell the scrapped vehicle to a qualified recycling enterprise. It is prohibited for any unit or individual to sell, gift, or otherwise transfer a scrapped vehicle to any entity or individual not authorized for scrapped vehicle recycling, or to dismantle the vehicle themselves. Below are the specific steps for scrapping a vehicle: 1. Prepare the required documents for the scrapping procedure: These include the "Motor Vehicle Registration Form (Appendix)", "Application Form for Motor Vehicle Suspension, Resumption/ Cancellation of Registration", "Motor Vehicle Registration Certificate" (if not already obtained), and the vehicle's license. 2. Apply to the public security authority: The owner of the scrapped vehicle should promptly apply to the public security authority and complete the scrapping procedures. On the day of acceptance, the public security authority will issue the "Motor Vehicle Scrapping Certificate" to the owner and instruct them to sell the scrapped vehicle to a qualified recycling enterprise.
I just disposed of our family's 15-year-old car last month, and the scrapping process wasn't as complicated as I imagined. First, go to the DMV to apply for a scrapping certificate - remember to bring your ID card, vehicle license, and green book (vehicle registration). The staff will photograph and register the car on the spot. Then contact a licensed recycling facility, and make sure to supervise them when they come with a tow truck to cut the VIN. The key is to obtain the 'Scrapped Vehicle Recycling Certificate' within seven days after dismantling, then return to the DMV to complete the deregistration procedures. The whole process took me two weeks. The biggest surprise was qualifying for the government's trade-in program, which gave me an extra 3,000 yuan subsidy - just enough to cover the insurance for my new car.
Be really careful with those roadside high-price car buying traps when scrapping your car! A friend of mine got burned—they promised him 5,000 yuan but disappeared after towing the car away. Later, when I accompanied him to a legitimate channel, we found out that sedan recycling prices are calculated by weight. My old 1.6L car only weighed 0.8 tons, at 350 yuan per ton, so I ended up getting less than 300 yuan. But safety is more important than money—the recycling plant will destroy the entire car in front of you to prevent parts from being illegally refurbished. Remember to remove your license plate in advance and cancel your ETC device at a service outlet to avoid future hassles.
