How to Distinguish Between China 6a and China 6b When Buying a Car?
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Methods to check a car's national emission standards are as follows: 1. Check the vehicle's emission standard by looking at the vehicle's environmental protection annual inspection label. 2. Visit a professional query website and search for the keyword "motor vehicle environmental protection" to enter vehicle information on the relevant website for query. For example: The Motor Vehicle Environmental Protection Network can check the vehicle's emission standards and other information. 3. Bring the motor vehicle registration certificate and relevant ID documents to the vehicle registration department (DMV) for inquiry. 4. Check the vehicle's new car factory certificate, where the car's emission standard will be indicated in the relevant description.
When I bought my car last time, I specifically researched how to distinguish between China 6a and China 6b, and found that the key is to check the vehicle's conformity certificate or environmental label. The China 6b emission standards are stricter, with lower pollutant limits—for example, particulate emissions are about half as much. When buying a car, just ask the salesperson directly: Is this car China 6a or 6b? They usually tell the truth. You can also look for a label inside the car, typically an environmental sticker on the door frame or under the hood. China 6b cars are more friendly to big cities like Shanghai or Shenzhen, where China 6a cars sometimes face registration restrictions. In the long run, China 6b is both environmentally friendly and economical, saving fuel and hassle. I recommend choosing it to avoid future troubles.
