How to Determine if a Car is China IV or China V Standard?
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Methods to identify whether a car meets China IV or China V emission standards: 1. Check the environmental protection label issued during vehicle inspection. A compliance sticker is provided upon passing the inspection, which should be affixed to the upper right corner of the windshield. The number of stars on the label indicates the emission standard - for example, 4 stars represent China IV. 2. Visit the official website of the local traffic management bureau to query the vehicle's emission standard. 3. The Motor Vehicle Environmental Protection Website can also verify emission standards by entering the car's brand and model. Automobile emission standards regulate the permissible levels of harmful gases such as carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons, nitrogen oxides, and particulate matter (PM) in exhaust emissions.
I've encountered this issue several times. The simplest and most straightforward method is to check the vehicle registration certificate, that green booklet. Turn to the page with vehicle information, and the emission standard is clearly stated. If you don't have the green booklet on hand, look for the nameplate on the co-pilot door frame, which contains the VIN and engine model. Input these two numbers into the motor vehicle environmental protection inquiry platform, and the result will pop up immediately. If you find it troublesome, you can directly check the environmental information section on the vehicle conformity certificate or the certificate of compliance. I remember helping a friend inspect a used car last year and found that most vehicles produced after 2016 are at least China V standard, while most from 2011 to 2015 are China IV standard. This timeline can also serve as a reference. The key point is that emission standards affect vehicle transfer and traffic restrictions, so don't take them lightly.
