How to Check the National Emission Standard on the Vehicle License?
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Methods to check the national emission standard on the vehicle license: 1. Look at the vehicle's environmental protection label, which has a clear mark on the back; 2. For new vehicles, you can check the vehicle's factory certificate or the vehicle conformity certificate; 3. You can log in to the public inquiry platform of the Motor Vehicle Environmental Protection Website, enter the vehicle's VIN number and the last 6 digits of the engine number to query the vehicle information. If the vehicle meets the National V emission standard, the implementation of the National VI standard will not affect its normal use on the road, as vehicles already sold are subject to the emission standards at the time of sale. Therefore, as long as the National V vehicle is in good condition, it can continue to be driven.
I have an old friend who's been driving for over a decade and always nags about this. He says the initial registration date on the vehicle license is the most crucial because national emission standards are based on the production or registration year. For example, vehicles registered between 2006 and 2008 are usually China III, 2009 to 2013 are China IV, 2013 to 2017 are China V, and most after 2017 are China VI. He told me to remember: the specific date is on the cover or first page of the vehicle license, and you can estimate the emission level by matching the date with the national standard chart online or on environmental protection apps. However, the vehicle license doesn't directly state 'China X,' so you can only infer. This is quite practical, especially when buying a car to avoid pitfalls—China III and China IV vehicles are now restricted in many cities, with limited access.
