noun
decommissioned vehicle; end-of-life vehicle
A vehicle that has been taken out of service, often scrapped or permanently retired. Used for cars, trains, etc.
この廃車はもう動かない。
This decommissioned vehicle no longer runs.
廃車を解体して部品を売る。
They dismantle end-of-life vehicles and sell the parts.
noun
deregistered vehicle; unregistered vehicle
A vehicle whose registration has been cancelled, often before scrapping or export. Focuses on the legal status.
廃車手続きをしてナンバーを返した。
I completed the deregistration procedure and returned the license plates.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
deregistering a vehicle; scrapping a vehicle
The act of deregistering or scrapping a vehicle. Used as a noun or with する.
古い車を廃車するつもりだ。
I plan to scrap my old car.
廃車には手数料がかかる。
There is a fee for deregistering a vehicle.