How to Identify a Vehicle's Emission Standard
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Methods to identify a vehicle's emission standard are as follows: 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 for inquiry; 3. Take the vehicle registration certificate (original or copy) to the vehicle management office for inquiry; 4. For new vehicles, refer to the vehicle's factory certificate, which includes this information. However, the certificate is usually kept by the vehicle management office, so it is advisable to make a copy when purchasing a new car; 5. Make a rough estimate based on the vehicle's registration year: China plans to gradually implement the China 6 emission standard from July 1, 2020; vehicles registered after July 2017 comply with the China 5 standard; those produced between September 2009 and July 2017 are China 4 models; those produced between July 2007 and September 2009 are China 3 models; and those produced between July 2004 and July 2007 are China 2 models.
I remember dealing with many vehicle environmental issues, and identifying emission standards starts with vehicle information. Generally, the simplest method is to check the vehicle license or registration certificate, which usually indicates the national emission standard, such as China V or China VI. If these documents are unavailable, check the vehicle's production year: those manufactured around 2000 are mostly China I or China II, those registered in 2006 are roughly China III, those after 2011 might be China IV, and China V became common after 2017. I also recommend downloading an environmental protection app and entering the VIN to check—this VIN code is located at the lower corner of the windshield, and scanning it can immediately display detailed emission information. Emission standards affect environmental health and annual inspection pass rates. If the vehicle exceeds the standard, driving into the city may result in fines and increased pollution, so confirming this in advance is crucial—don’t wait until you’re in a restricted zone to discover the issue.
