How to Determine the Vehicle's Emission Standard?
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Methods to determine a vehicle's emission standard include: 1. Check the vehicle's environmental protection label, which has clear markings on the back; 2. Visit the website of the Motor Vehicle Exhaust Pollution Supervision and Management Center for inquiry; 3. Bring the original or a copy of the motor vehicle registration certificate to the vehicle management office for inquiry; 4. Check the vehicle's factory certificate; 5. Make a judgment based on the year the vehicle was registered. The emission standard refers to the limits and measurement methods for vehicle pollutant emissions, established to implement environmental protection laws, reduce and prevent pollution from vehicle exhaust, protect the ecological environment, and ensure human health.
I remember when I first bought my car, I also pondered this question. The most reliable way to check the emission standard is to look at the vehicle's Certificate of Conformity, which is part of the documents you receive when purchasing the car. The environmental protection list clearly indicates the national emission standard (e.g., China IV, China V). The supplementary page of the vehicle license might also have this information, where standards like China IV or China V are clearly visible. Alternatively, you can open the engine hood and look for the nameplate label—some brands print the standard directly on it. I usually use mobile apps like the 'National Motor Vehicle Environmental Protection Website'—just enter the VIN code, and you can get instant results, which is super convenient. Nowadays, many cities have strict traffic restriction policies, and vehicles below China III standards can't enter urban areas, making them prone to fines. My friend's car is China V compliant, and it runs much smoother. I recommend checking regularly to avoid trouble.
