How to Determine the National Emission Standard of a Vehicle?
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Here are the methods to determine the national emission standard of a vehicle: 1. Check the vehicle's environmental protection label, which usually has clear markings on the back. 2. Visit the website of the Motor Vehicle Exhaust Pollution Supervision and Management Center to inquire. 3. Take the vehicle registration certificate (original or copy) to the vehicle management office for inquiry. 4. For new cars, you can refer to the vehicle's factory certificate, which contains this information. However, the vehicle certificate is usually kept at the vehicle management office, so it's advisable to make a copy when purchasing a new car. 5. Make a rough estimation based on the year the vehicle was registered.
I'm an ordinary driver who owns a used car, and I only realized the importance of emission standards after encountering traffic restrictions before. Checking the national emission standard is simple: first, look at the environmental label on the inside of the windshield—the round sticker directly shows the national standard level, such as blue for National IV. If the label is missing, check the vehicle registration certificate or the motor vehicle license, where the emission standard is clearly stated in the corresponding column. When I sold my car last time, I used the VIN code to check—just enter the 17-digit code on the vehicle management office’s official website or a free app, and you’ll get the result in a minute or two. Don’t underestimate this—in big cities like Beijing and Shanghai, vehicles below National III are restricted from entering urban areas, or you’ll face fines and points deducted. Always check before buying a used car to avoid ending up like my neighbor, who got stuck on a long trip and wasted money for nothing.
