Has the Vehicle Environmental Label Been Canceled?
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With the introduction of new regulations, the environmental protection inspection label has been canceled. Now, only the vehicle inspection label and compulsory insurance label need to be affixed to the front windshield of motor vehicles. Below is the relevant information: 1. Compulsory Insurance Label: Some regions have already implemented electronic insurance policies, piloting the cancellation of the compulsory insurance label. The cancellation of the compulsory insurance label does not mean that compulsory insurance is no longer required; it simply means replacing the physical label with an electronic policy. 2. Vehicle Inspection Label: Starting from June 20, 2020, electronic vehicle inspection labels have been implemented nationwide. Vehicle owners can check, download, and use the electronic inspection certificate through the official website.
As a veteran driver with over a decade of experience, I've personally witnessed the evolution of environmental labels. In the past, we had to display three separate stickers on the windshield - annual inspection, environmental protection, and insurance - which made it look like a patchwork. Now, the standalone environmental label has indeed been abolished nationwide since 2017. However, environmental testing is still mandatory, just integrated into the annual inspection process, with even stricter emission standards. During my last annual inspection, I saw a vehicle fail due to excessive emissions, forcing the owner to spend thousands repairing the catalytic converter. I recommend paying attention to regular engine maintenance, timely air filter replacements, and diesel vehicle owners should remember to add urea fluid. Also, electronic insurance certificates no longer need to be displayed, making windshields much cleaner now.
After working in the repair shop for so many years, I've found that many car owners still think the environmental protection inspection has been completely abolished. The policy only merged the environmental protection label with the annual inspection label, while actually adding inspection items such as oxygen sensor monitoring. Especially for commercial vehicles with more than 7 seats, they need to undergo inspection every six months. I suggest that owners don't wait until the annual inspection to address emission issues. When changing the oil, ask the mechanic to read the OBD data and check the catalytic converter efficiency. Older vehicles can benefit from a professional carbon cleaning in advance, which greatly helps pass the inspection. Additionally, owners who have modified their exhaust systems should be cautious, as some vehicles with added exhaust valves are more likely to fail the inspection.
