Can a National IV Emission Standard Vehicle Be Transferred?
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Used cars meeting the National IV emission standard can be transferred within the same city. For transfers to other regions, most areas do not pose a problem. However, in many places such as Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and some cities in Hebei and Jiangsu provinces, vehicles must meet the National V emission standard to be eligible for transfer. Environmental emission standards mainly target vehicles from other regions being registered locally and do not apply to vehicles already registered locally. Therefore, if the vehicle is being transferred within the same city, as long as the vehicle is in good condition and meets the transfer conditions, the transfer can proceed. Starting from April 1, 2016, in 11 provinces and municipalities (Beijing, Tianjin, Hebei, Liaoning, Shanghai, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Fujian, Shandong, Guangdong, and Hainan), all imported, sold, and newly registered light-duty gasoline vehicles, light-duty diesel passenger vehicles, and heavy-duty diesel vehicles (for public transport, sanitation, and postal purposes only) must comply with the National V standard. From January 1, 2017, all manufactured, imported, sold, and newly registered light-duty gasoline vehicles and heavy-duty diesel vehicles (for passenger transport, public transport, sanitation, and postal purposes) must meet the National V standard. Starting from January 1, 2018, light-duty diesel vehicles must comply with the National V standard.
I've been following automotive policies for quite some time, and the transferability of National IV emission standard vehicles is full of variables. The key lies in policy differences: various cities have different rules. For instance, while working in the Yangtze River Delta region, I found that smaller cities still allow the transfer of National IV vehicles, but moving them into metropolises like Beijing or Shenzhen is much more troublesome, as only National V or above are permitted. This is due to stringent environmental goals, with local vehicle management offices setting thresholds based on regional air quality. National IV vehicles, with their higher emissions contributing to pollution, are more likely to be restricted. It's advisable to check the destination's transfer restrictions before proceeding—search online for the local vehicle management website or make a call to inquire about the latest regulations. Additionally, older vehicles or those with modifications are more prone to issues. Remember, upgrading to a newer standard vehicle in time can save a lot of hassle. Don't wait until transfer day to find out about restrictions and end up wasting your efforts.
