How to Determine the Emission Standard of a Vehicle?
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Methods to check the emission standard of a vehicle are as follows: 1. The simplest and most direct way is to look at the vehicle's environmental protection label, which usually has a clear mark on the back. 2. You can log in to the website of the Motor Vehicle Exhaust Pollution Supervision and Management Center to inquire, or bring the original or a copy of the vehicle registration certificate to the local vehicle management office for inquiry. 3. For new vehicles, the information can be found in the vehicle's factory certificate. However, the certificate is usually kept at the vehicle management office, so it is recommended to make a copy when purchasing a new vehicle for future use. 4. You can roughly estimate based on the year the vehicle was registered. Most vehicles registered after 2008 are compliant with China IV standards, while those registered in 2007 may be either China III or China IV compliant.
Having driven for over a decade, I know that to check your vehicle's emission standard (National Phase), the first step is to pull out the vehicle registration certificate and flip to the page with registration details – the emission standard column clearly states whether it's China 5 or China 6. After years of driving, you'll realize how crucial this is: many cities now restrict entry for vehicles below China 3, while China 6 cars command higher resale values. If unsure, simply input the 17-digit VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) into apps like Traffic Management 12123 for an instant scan – it takes just a minute. Emission policies keep evolving: China 4 vehicles once roamed freely, but now even China 5 is facing restrictions. Knowing your standard saves hassle during future car upgrades or annual inspections – don't wait until you're stuck in smoggy traffic to regret it.
