Can Guowu Vehicles Still Be Licensed in Baoding?
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Baoding officially implemented the China VI emission standards from July 1, 2019. After July 1, models that do not meet the China VI emission standards will be prohibited from being sold, registered, or transferred in. Owners of China V emission standard vehicles purchased before July 1 can complete registration and transfer procedures at the local vehicle management office before October 1 with valid certificates. Here is additional information: 1. China VI Standard: The China VI standard, also known as the 'National Sixth Stage Emission Standards for Motor Vehicles,' includes 'Limits and Measurement Methods for Emissions from Light-Duty Vehicles (China VI)' and 'Limits and Measurement Methods for Emissions from Heavy-Duty Diesel Vehicles (China VI).' Compared to China VI A, China VI B imposes stricter requirements on the emissions of carbon monoxide, non-methane hydrocarbons, nitrogen oxides, and PM fine particulate matter, with significantly tighter limits. China VI A can be considered a transitional phase to China VI B. 2. Continuous Updates to Emission Standards: To alleviate environmental pressure, China's vehicle emission standards have been continuously updated. The China V standard was officially implemented in 2017, and the country will enter the era of China VI in 2020. The 'China VI Standard' for light-duty vehicles is being implemented in stages, with two emission limit schemes—China VI A and China VI B—set to be implemented in 2020 and 2023, respectively.
Can Baoding still register China 5 vehicles now? I'm quite concerned about this issue. From a policy perspective, after China implemented the China 6 emission standards in 2020, many cities including Baoding have restricted the registration of new China 5 vehicles. This is mainly due to environmental protection requirements to reduce exhaust pollution, and Baoding, as part of Hebei Province, enforces these regulations strictly. If you are buying a new car now, it must be a China 6 model to be eligible for registration; otherwise, the vehicle management office will not register it. However, there might still be hope for registering used China 5 vehicles through transfer, depending on the vehicle's age and the latest local regulations. The Baoding Vehicle Management Office website has detailed rules, so I recommend checking there directly or calling to inquire. Additionally, the upgrade in emission standards is a positive step—cleaner air makes driving more pleasant. I suggest prioritizing China 6 vehicles to avoid hassles, and verifying information thoroughly before purchasing is always a safer approach.
