What is the Emission Standard for 2013 Vehicles?
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Most vehicles produced in 2013 comply with the China IV emission standard, while some imported models meet the China V standard. For trucks, the majority adhere to the China III standard, with a smaller portion meeting China IV. Emission standards refer to the national third-phase emission regulations, and the current standard is China VI. Here are methods to check a vehicle's emission standard: 1. Look on the front windshield; the emission standard can be found behind the environmental label. 2. Check the vehicle's certificate of conformity for the emission standard. 3. You can also roughly estimate the vehicle's emission standard.
My 2013 Lavida was already compliant with China IV emission standards. I specifically asked the salesperson when purchasing the car. Back then, most new cars had already upgraded to China IV standards, especially those manufactured after July. If you're unsure, just check the environmental label - it will clearly show either 'Ⅳ' (China IV) or 'Ⅴ' (China V). Some major cities like Beijing and Shanghai implemented the standards earlier, so even though I bought my car early in the year, it still had the China IV label. The experienced technicians at the emission testing station told me that most vehicles produced between 2011-2017 meet China IV standards. For used car transfers, you need to be careful as some areas have already started banning China III vehicles.
