How to Check the Emission Standard of Your Vehicle?
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Methods to check the emission standard of your vehicle: 1. If it is a newly purchased vehicle, there is a vehicle compliance certificate that includes the emission standard; 2. Online query: Obtain the vehicle model number from the nameplate below the co-driver's door, visit the Motor Vehicle Environmental Protection website, enter the vehicle model number in the input box, input the correct verification code, and click 'Query' to retrieve the vehicle's information, including the emission standard; 3. Take the Motor Vehicle Registration Certificate (green book) and driving license to the vehicle management office and ask the staff for assistance; 4. Check automotive websites: These sites provide detailed descriptions of various vehicle models, including explanations of emission standards. Simply locate your vehicle model and check directly.
Last time I bought a car, I paid attention to the China emission standard because major cities now have traffic restrictions based on license plate numbers, and vehicles below China IV often can't enter the city. The most reliable method is to check the first page of the vehicle registration certificate—the emission standard column clearly states the China standard, such as 'China V' or similar. If it's not there, just look at the environmental protection label on the windshield, which is affixed by traffic police during annual inspections and printed with the China standard. If you still can't find it, use a mobile app like 'Environmental Compliance' to check the VIN. The VIN is located at the lower left corner of the windshield, and entering it will give you the result in seconds. Always check this when buying a used car to avoid being scammed. You can also search online for the model and year to estimate the standard—a higher China standard means the car is newer, consumes less fuel, and is easier to maintain. I think it's simple and accurate, saving a lot of effort.
