How to Determine the National Emission Standard?
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There are several methods to determine a vehicle's national emission standard: 1. The simplest and most direct way is to check the vehicle's environmental protection label, which clearly indicates the standard on the back. 2. Visit the website of the Motor Vehicle Exhaust Pollution Supervision and Management Center to inquire. 3. Bring the vehicle registration certificate (original or copy) to the vehicle management office for inquiry. 4. For new vehicles, you can check the vehicle's factory certificate. However, the vehicle certificate is usually kept at the vehicle management office. Therefore, when purchasing a new car, it is recommended to make a copy for future reference to vehicle-related information. 5. Directly check the parameter configurations and environmental standards on automotive websites.
I remember starting to drive in the 1990s when the standards were still China I and China II. Now vehicles have reached China VI. To determine your car's emission standard, the simplest way is to check the environmental label on the windshield—the sticker clearly states 'China X' emissions. If there's no label, flip through the vehicle registration certificate; the green booklet's second page specifies it clearly. If the certificate is lost or the car is second-hand, just scan the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) with your phone. Search for 'Emission Standard Query' on WeChat Mini Programs, input the number, and the result will pop up. Over the past two decades, standards have progressively tightened from China I to China VI, with increasingly stricter tailpipe emission limits. While environmental protection is good, older cars often face urban driving restrictions. For example, my China III car was fined last year for entering the city center, which was really inconvenient. I recommend checking the standard carefully when buying a car to avoid such hassles.
