How to Check the Emission Standard of a Car?
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Here are the methods to check the emission standard of a car: 1. The simplest and most direct way is to look at the front windshield, where the car's environmental protection label is usually clearly marked. 2. Log in to the website for motor vehicle exhaust pollution supervision and management: the Motor Vehicle Environmental Protection Network, to conduct a query. 3. Check the materials provided by the dealer when you bought the car. Most of the information can be found on the vehicle conformity page or the first page of the vehicle certificate. 4. If you still can't find it, take the vehicle registration form or a copy to the vehicle management office for inquiry. 5. Make a rough judgment based on the year the car was registered. The methods are as follows: (1) Most cars registered after 2008 are China IV standard. (2) For cars registered in 2007, some are China III, and some are China IV. (3) Cars registered before 2007 are mostly below China IV, i.e., China II or China III. (4) Cars registered before 2005 are mostly China II.
I learned a trick from an experienced driver to easily find out your car's emission standard. First, check the vehicle's license or registration certificate, which contains an environmental label indicating the emission standard code, such as 'China V' for National Standard 5. If the certificate isn't clear, open the engine hood and look for the vehicle nameplate or sticker, usually located near the side windshield, which includes emission standard details. Another good method is to enter the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on the Environmental Protection Bureau's official website or apps like 'Huanbao Tong' for quick lookup. This standard matters a lot, especially in cities with traffic restrictions—cars meeting National Standard 3 or 4 might not be allowed in central areas and could affect resale value. In short, manual checking is the most reliable—don't skip it.
