How to Check Your Vehicle's Emission Standard Level?
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Methods to determine your vehicle's emission standard level are: 1. Check the Motor Vehicle Conformity Certificate - vehicles come with this document upon leaving the factory, which clearly states the emission standard; 2. Refer to the vehicle's packing list - locate the emission standard in the vehicle information section; 3. Examine the Certificate of Conformity - it includes exhaust emissions and indicates the corresponding emission standard; 4. Visit the Motor Vehicle Environmental Protection website - find the public query platform at the bottom of the homepage, enter the vehicle's VIN code and the last 6 digits of the engine number to check; 5. Inspect the vehicle's environmental protection label - the back of the environmental protection label on the front windshield clearly displays the vehicle's emission standard.
Every time I help friends identify vehicle emission standards, I recommend a few simple methods. The most common one is checking the vehicle license, which usually has a line like "Emission Standard: China X" printed on it, such as China IV or China V, clearly stated. If the document is lost, don't worry—look for the environmental label on the windshield, which is mandatory for new cars and easy to understand. For older cars where the label might have fallen off, don't panic. Just note down the 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) from the sticker on the driver's side door frame, then search online for "National Environmental Protection Agency VIN Query," enter the number, and you'll get the results for free. I've also seen some cities with traffic restrictions where China III vehicles aren't allowed in urban areas—better to check early and avoid trouble. In short, don't waste money asking repair shops; you can do it yourself in just two minutes.
