How to Identify China 5 and China 6 Standards When Buying a Car?
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Methods to identify China 5 and China 6 standards when buying a car: The China 5 emission standard is marked with a Roman numeral V, while the China 6 emission standard is marked with a Roman numeral Ⅵ. When purchasing a new car, the salesperson will provide a vehicle acceptance form, which includes details such as the model, color, emission standard, engine number, and chassis number. For used cars, you can check the vehicle's complete model number on the environmental protection website. The China 6 Motor Vehicle Pollutant Emission Standard is established to implement environmental protection laws, reduce and prevent pollution from vehicle exhaust, protect the ecological environment, and ensure human health. The implementation of the China 6 standard imposes stricter requirements on pollutants such as carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, and hydrocarbons.
Last month, I just helped my cousin pick out a car, and identifying China 5 and China 6 emission standards is actually quite simple. Just pop open the hood and look for the vehicle identification plate—it will clearly state the emission standard. If you see GB18352.5, it’s China 5; GB18352.6 means China 6. Also, pay extra attention to the sales contract and insist on having the emission standard explicitly stated in writing. Many cities now restrict license plates for China 5 vehicles, so I recommend using your phone to check the VIN on the Motor Vehicle Environmental Protection website—it takes just three minutes for results and is far more reliable than listening to sales pitches. A quick heads-up: be especially cautious when buying used cars, as some dealers might try to pass off China 5 vehicles as China 6.
