Can National V Used Cars Be Traded?
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National V used cars can be traded. The implementation of National VI emission standards, which restricts the registration of National V vehicles, mainly targets new cars. New cars with National V emissions will face registration restrictions. The following points should be noted when handling the transfer of used cars: The property certificate must be legitimate: The embossed number, engine number, and registration date on the property certificate are key details that require special attention. In addition to verification, it is also important to check for any signs of alteration, as any tampering is almost always indicative of a transaction trap. Check for any traffic violation records: Before transferring ownership of a used car, it is necessary to check whether the vehicle has any traffic violation records and whether it is within the validity period of the compulsory traffic insurance. Only vehicles with no traffic violations and valid compulsory traffic insurance can proceed with the transfer. Generally, vehicles with outstanding violations cannot be transferred until the violations are resolved.
This issue depends on where you buy a used National V vehicle. Policies vary greatly between cities—some areas still allow free ownership transfers for National V cars, especially in third- and fourth-tier cities with minimal restrictions. However, major cities like Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen have already upgraded to the National VI standard, only permitting local vehicle transfers while completely blocking the entry of out-of-town National V cars. When helping a friend search for cars recently, I noticed many Pearl River Delta cities outright reject non-local National V vehicles. I recommend first checking the latest policies at your local DMV, as many regions still process local transfer procedures normally. The used car market holds massive inventories of National V vehicles priced 20,000-30,000 RMB cheaper than National VI models, offering excellent cost-performance. As long as the maintenance records are complete, I believe they're absolutely worth buying.
