What are the impacts on China V vehicles after the implementation of the China VI standard?
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There may be a possibility of not being able to register the vehicle. Below is more information about China V vehicles: 1. Reason: If the owner privately modifies China V or below standard motor vehicles, it will violate the relevant regulations of the public security department on vehicle management. 2. Consequence: China V standard vehicles modified to China VI standard cannot normally complete the registration procedures. 3. China V vehicles: China V vehicles are those that comply with the 'National Fifth Stage Motor Vehicle Pollutant Emission Standards'. 4. China VI vehicles: The symbol for China VI is 'VI'. China has already promulgated the China VI automotive emission standard, dividing it into two phases: China VIa and China VIb. The China VIa phase was officially implemented in 2020, and the China VIb phase will be officially implemented in 2023.
I've been driving a China 5 standard car for over two years, and with the introduction of the China 6 standard, I really regret buying it too early. The car depreciates fast—it was worth 150,000 yuan when I bought it, but now used car dealers offer less than 100,000 yuan. Some big cities like Beijing and Shanghai have started restricting China 5 cars from entering the inner ring roads, forcing drivers to take detours from Monday to Friday. Insurance premiums have quietly increased a bit, reportedly due to higher emissions risks. Maintenance is still manageable, but parts supply might be slower, especially with the new standard being promoted. If you're planning to sell your car, it's better to act fast, or it might become even harder to sell. My advice is that keeping it for personal use is fine, but if you frequently drive in the city, switching to a China 6 car sooner will save you money and hassle. Policies keep changing, so car owners should stay updated on local regulations to avoid unnecessary losses.
As someone who has worked in the auto industry, I believe the biggest headache for China 5 vehicles after the implementation of China 6 standards is the circulation restrictions. New cars are all moving towards China 6, and China 5 vehicles can no longer get new license plates, with some regions even banning transfers and registrations. For example, in Guangzhou and Shenzhen, second-hand transactions have dropped by 30%, and dealers are pushing prices down hard, forcing owners to sell at low prices. With slightly poorer emission compliance, frequent checks on the exhaust pipe are necessary for maintenance, or the annual inspection might fail. Over time, the parts market may face shortages, as manufacturers shift their focus to China 6. My advice is to sell during the policy buffer period now or use the car only in small cities. The cost of changing cars is high, but it's safer in the long run, especially since China 5 vehicles consume more fuel amid rising gasoline prices.
From an environmental perspective, the China 6 standard has stricter exhaust requirements, while China 5 vehicles still on the road worsen air quality. Older vehicles emit excessive particulate matter, especially in congested areas, exacerbating smog. I've seen some cities establish restricted zones, prohibiting China 5 vehicles from main roads. Owners need to address these high-pollution sources promptly—either sell, scrap, or replace them—for the benefit of public health. Driven by policies, the gradual phase-out of China 5 vehicles is an inevitable trend.
