What does a yellow-label vehicle refer to?
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Yellow-label vehicles refer to those with high levels of exhaust emissions, high concentrations of pollutants, and poor emission stability. This includes gasoline vehicles whose emission levels at the time of new vehicle type approval were below the National I emission standard and diesel vehicles below the National III emission standard. Such vehicles, upon passing regular environmental inspections and meeting the relevant in-use vehicle emission standards, are issued a yellow environmental inspection compliance label, allowing them to be driven on the road. Generally, a vehicle consists of an engine, chassis, body, and electrical equipment. The engine serves as the vehicle's power unit, the chassis supports and mounts the engine and its components, the body is mounted on the chassis frame to accommodate the driver, passengers, or cargo.
Ah, speaking of yellow-label vehicles, I have some experience. Having driven for over a decade, I can tell you that yellow-label vehicles refer to those old, high-emission vehicles, mainly gasoline or diesel cars produced in the 1990s or earlier. They have low emission standards, such as China I or earlier, and are particularly polluting, emitting high levels of pollutants like PM2.5. That’s why environmental authorities mark them with yellow environmental labels. This policy is implemented in many Chinese cities to reduce smog and air pollution. In major cities like Beijing and Shanghai, yellow-label vehicles are restricted from entering urban areas or even face mandatory scrapping. Identifying them is simple—just check the vehicle’s age or emission label. As someone who has driven such vehicles, I’d advise against buying used yellow-label cars. Although they’re cheap, repairs can be troublesome, and you might face fines. It’s better to opt for a new China VI-compliant vehicle—more convenient and eco-friendly.
