Can National V Used Cars Be Transferred?

[DiIsla]

National V models are currently transferable. Except for first-tier cities that require new cars to meet National VI emission standards, there is a grace period of several months for the transaction of National V models, which mainly applies to non-local areas. In most cities across the country, National V models still face no restrictions. Currently, the government has relaxed the policy on used car relocation, and many cities have already lifted restrictions. Before transferring a used car, all traffic violations must be settled. If the vehicle has been modified or has aftermarket additions, these must be removed beforehand, as they may prevent the transfer process.

[VonJosie]

I have to say it really depends on where you want to transfer the car to, as policies vary greatly between different regions. Some provinces have already implemented the China 6 emission standard, such as Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei and parts of the Yangtze River Delta, where they simply don't allow non-local China 5 vehicles to be transferred in. However, in some western provinces, it's still feasible to transfer China 5 vehicles within the province. Just last week, I helped a friend check, and in places like Gansu, China 5 used cars on the market can still go through the normal cross-region transfer procedures. I recommend you directly check the latest admission list on the local DMV website or call 12345 to get clear information. Don't just go for the cheapest option without checking, or you might end up wasting money if the transfer gets blocked at the destination. Before the transfer, it's best to have the seller cooperate in conducting an environmental test to ensure the emission values meet the standards.

[StCameron]

My cousin recently bought a used China 5 emission standard car and I'd like to share some insights. He purchased a China 5 Volkswagen Lavida in Shandong, but encountered emission barriers when transferring it to Henan. Later we discovered local transitional policies - China 5 vehicles over 6 years old are prohibited from inter-provincial transfers, while his was only 4 years old. He eventually succeeded in registration by obtaining a residence permit at additional cost. I recommend focusing on three key checks: 1) The transfer-out policy of the vehicle's registered location, 2) The environmental admission standards of your target registration city, and 3) The actual emission values of the vehicle. My research shows about 60% of prefecture-level cities still accept China 5 vehicles, but policies have noticeably tightened this year - act quickly if you need to transfer ownership. It's best to request complete maintenance records from the original owner as this significantly impacts the vehicle inspection pass rate during ownership transfer.

[Benjamin]

I've been in the used car business for seven years. The transfer of National V emission standard vehicles depends on regional policy changes. For example, transferring between cities in the Pearl River Delta region is generally fine, but trying to transfer from Guangzhou to Beijing will definitely be blocked. I recommend prioritizing intra-provincial transactions—currently 95% of cities within the same province allow National V vehicle transfers. For cross-province transfers, you must monitor three key points: the monthly updated admission list on the destination's environmental protection website, the emission standard stamp on the vehicle registration certificate, and the locked status in the vehicle management system. Last month, a client bought a cheap National V vehicle from Hebei, only to find it couldn't be registered in Hunan, ultimately losing 5,000 RMB when reselling it.