How to Check National V and National VI Emission Standards for Vehicles?
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The methods to check National V and National VI emission standards for vehicles are: 1. Vehicle environmental protection compliance label; 2. The page where the vehicle certification number begins; 3. Estimate the vehicle's emission standard based on its manufacturing year; 4. Use the original or a copy of the motor vehicle registration certificate to inquire at the local vehicle management office. The differences between National V and National VI are: 1. Different control levels: The emission control level of National V is equivalent to the European Phase 5 emission standard currently in effect; National VI emission control standards are established to prevent environmental pollution from exhaust emissions of compression-ignition and gas-fueled ignition engine vehicles and to protect human health. 2. Different issuing authorities: National V standards were issued by the Ministry of Environmental Protection; National VI standards were issued by the Ministry of Environmental Protection and the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine.
When I bought a new car last year, I was particularly concerned about the emission standards. The salesperson directly pointed me to the small environmental label on the windshield, usually stuck in the lower right corner, which clearly states whether it's China 5 or China 6. You can also find this information in the vehicle's document folder on the compliance certificate—it's clearly marked there. If the label is hard to read, don't worry. Just search for 'Vehicle Environmental Query' on Alipay or download the National Motor Vehicle Environmental Protection Network app, then enter your license plate number or VIN to get the results instantly. I think China 6 vehicles are really more cost-effective—they face fewer driving restrictions and have lower fuel consumption. Paying attention to these details can save you from being caught by cameras in urban core areas. It's also advisable to check before buying a used car, as emission standards affect whether it can pass the annual inspection.
