How to Determine the Emission Standard of a Sedan?
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Methods to check the emission standard of a sedan are as follows: 1. Look at the car's windshield, specifically behind the environmental compliance label sticker, where you can find the emission standard; 2. The owner can take the vehicle registration certificate to the local vehicle management office for inquiry, which can also provide the vehicle's emission standard; 3. Newer cars will have the emission standard marked on the vehicle's driving license, and owners can use this method to identify the emission standard; 4. There are some professional websites online where you can check the vehicle's emission standard by entering "motor vehicle environmental protection" in the search box and clicking on the "Environmental Compliance Vehicle Query System," then inputting the vehicle information to view the emission standard.
To understand the China emission standard of a sedan, first check the vehicle's registration certificate, which has an environmental protection information section that directly indicates China III, China IV, China V, etc. When I bought my car, the 4S store staff reminded me to look at this section on the registration certificate, especially when buying a used car. Cars with China III standards may face restrictions in big cities like Beijing and Shanghai, affecting daily convenience. Additionally, if there's an environmental label sticker on the front windshield, it's easy to identify, but the sticker is no longer mandatory under new policies. During regular maintenance, mechanics have mentioned that the engine number can also be checked against the manual to confirm the emission standard. Lower emission standards may cause the vehicle to fail the annual inspection. In short, remember that the registration certificate is the most reliable source. Don't just focus on how new the car looks—the emission level affects daily use and economic costs, so verify it to avoid future troubles.
