End-of-Life Vehicles in Hanoi: What You Need to Know

“My truck has been running great for years, but now it’s past its inspection date and I hear I have to scrap it. What a waste!” Mr. Tu, owner of a construction material shop on Xa Dan Street, lamented to me during a delivery. He was heartbroken that his trusty Dongfeng truck, a companion for so many years, was now deemed an “iron block” due to reaching its end-of-life.

Mr. Tu’s story is not uncommon. Thousands of vehicle owners in Hanoi, and across Vietnam, are grappling with the issue of end-of-life vehicles. What exactly does it mean for a vehicle to reach its end-of-life? What are the legal regulations surrounding this issue? This article will provide you with a comprehensive overview.