How to Determine a Vehicle's Emission Standard Level?
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There are five main methods to check a vehicle's national emission standard level: through the vehicle's environmental protection label, logging into the Motor Vehicle Supervision Center website, visiting the local vehicle management office, checking the vehicle's factory certificate, and estimating based on the vehicle's production year. The specific methods are as follows: 1. The environmental protection label on the vehicle clearly indicates the emission standard. 2. You can log into the Motor Vehicle Supervision Center website and enter the VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) to check. 3. You can visit the local vehicle management office for inquiry. 4. You can refer to the vehicle's factory certificate. 5. You can roughly estimate based on the vehicle's production year. Vehicles produced in 2020 generally comply with the China VI emission standard, those produced after 2015 usually meet the China V standard, and vehicles manufactured between 2010 and 2015 typically adhere to the China IV standard.
Having driven for decades, checking a car's emission standards is straightforward. New cars usually have a small label in the engine compartment or on the door pillar, clearly indicating the national emission standard. Older cars might be a bit outdated, but the emission information is printed on the vehicle license or motor vehicle registration certificate. Emission standards affect urban driving restrictions—standards like China IV and China V are better, as cities like Beijing and Shanghai restrict vehicles below China III from entering downtown areas. You can also check online using the VIN (Vehicle Identification Number); many automotive websites provide detailed information by entering the VIN. Regular maintenance can also improve emissions—don’t let exhaust exceed standards and harm the environment. Understanding this helps avoid trouble when buying used cars. Standards vary by year; cars around 2000 are mostly China III, while new cars now meet China VI. Checking before driving gives peace of mind.
