How to Identify Yellow Label Vehicles?

[Elena]

Here are the methods to identify yellow label vehicles: 1. Judging by the year of manufacture: This is a simple way to identify yellow label vehicles. Generally, domestically produced vehicles manufactured before 1996 and imported vehicles manufactured before 1998 are classified as yellow label vehicles. The simplest criteria for identifying yellow label vehicles are: 1. Passenger cars and mini trucks with gasoline or gas fuel types registered before July 1, 2000; 2. Light trucks with gasoline or gas fuel types registered before October 1, 2001; 3. Medium and heavy-duty trucks (including semi-trailer tractors) and medium and large passenger cars with gasoline fuel types registered before July 1, 2003; 4. Medium and heavy-duty trucks (including semi-trailer tractors) and medium and large passenger cars with gas fuel types registered before September 1, 2001; 5. Mini and small passenger cars with diesel fuel types registered before July 1, 2008; 6. Mini and light trucks with diesel fuel types registered before July 1, 2009; 7. Medium and heavy-duty trucks (including semi-trailer tractors) and medium and large passenger cars with diesel fuel types registered before July 1, 2008. 2. Judging by the vehicle's exhaust emissions: Vehicles with spark-ignition engines that do not meet the National I standard or above and vehicles with compression-ignition engines that do not meet the National III standard or above are classified as yellow label vehicles. 3. Querying on the Motor Vehicle Environmental Protection Website: If owners want to know whether their vehicle is a yellow label vehicle, they can log in to the "Yellow Label Vehicle Query System" on the Motor Vehicle Environmental Protection Website, fill in the required information according to the system's instructions, and follow the steps to find out whether their vehicle is classified as a yellow label vehicle.

[ClaraLee]

I've been driving for almost ten years, and identifying yellow-label vehicles isn't difficult. The key is to check if there's a yellow environmental protection label on the car body, which is affixed by government authorities, usually in the lower right corner of the windshield. If your car is particularly old, such as models from around 2000 or those meeting National I or II emission standards, it's highly likely to be a yellow-label vehicle. Once, I checked my old car by entering the license plate number into the vehicle management office's query system to find out its emission data. Identification is crucial because many cities have established restricted zones where yellow-label vehicles are completely banned from entering downtown areas. Driving one into these zones can result in fines. My neighbor's pickup truck was a yellow-label vehicle, and he eventually had to sell it and buy a new one to avoid the daily hassle of restrictions. During regular car maintenance, you can also check the label or ask the repair shop owner for confirmation. Identifying it early helps avoid violations and makes driving more worry-free.

[DelAnthony]

I'm passionate about environmental activities and believe identifying yellow-label vehicles is a great opportunity to reduce pollution. These cars have high emissions and pollute the air. The simplest way to identify them is by spotting the yellow label on the vehicle, which is affixed by environmental agencies to indicate non-compliance. We often conduct awareness campaigns in communities, teaching people to use mobile apps for scanning and checking, such as entering the license plate number to find out the emission standard. Generally, vehicles meeting China I and China II standards are considered yellow-label cars. After identification, don't just observe; also advise owners to repair or retire their vehicles to reduce exhaust hazards. Participating in inspection activities at urban checkpoints can help you learn more. Air purification is everyone's responsibility. Starting small to change the environment makes every action meaningful.

[SanPaige]

Over the past twenty years of repairing cars, I've seen plenty of yellow-label vehicles. The identification methods are straightforward: first, look for the yellow label on the car body; second, conduct an exhaust emission test—if it exceeds the standard, it's confirmed as a yellow-label vehicle. Our shop often helps customers with these checks, and older models like the Santana or some imported used cars are prone to being flagged. If there's no label, checking the vehicle's VIN (that is, the chassis number) can also trace the emission level. Repairing yellow-label vehicles is costly, so we advise owners to replace them early or consider upgrades. Once identified, regular maintenance is key to keeping the car in better condition and minimizing issues.