How to Determine Whether a Car Meets China 5 or China 6 Emission Standards?
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Methods to check whether a car meets China 5 or China 6 emission standards: 1. The China 5 emission standard is marked with a 'V', while the China 6 emission standard is marked with a 'Ⅵ'. You can check the environmental protection label on the vehicle; 2. Visit the website of the Motor Vehicle Exhaust Pollution Supervision and Management Center, enter the relevant car information, and check the emission standard; 3. Take the vehicle registration certificate to the local vehicle management office for inquiry; 4. For new cars, check the vehicle's factory certificate. Determining whether a car meets China 5 or China 6 emission standards is essential for confirming the vehicle's emission regulations, which specify the permissible levels of harmful gases such as carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons, nitrogen oxides, particulates, and soot emitted from the vehicle's exhaust.
To check whether a car meets China 5 or China 6 emission standards, the most common method is to look at the vehicle's environmental information. When I bought a car before, I checked the vehicle conformity certificate or the environmental label, which would directly state the emission standard. For example, new cars produced after 2019 are mostly China 6. If the documents are lost, you can also check the 'registration date' on the vehicle license, which should be cross-referenced with the policy implementation timeline. The China 6 standard started to be promoted in 2019 and was fully implemented after 2020, so cars registered before 2018 are likely to be China 5. I remember once almost buying the wrong used car because I didn't check these details carefully. This distinction is important because China 6 vehicles are more environmentally friendly in terms of emission control, and many cities have different traffic restriction policies for different standards. For example, Beijing is more lenient with China 6 vehicles. Therefore, it's advisable to always check the documents before purchasing a car to avoid future hassles.
