What to Do If a China V Vehicle Cannot Be Licensed?
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The implementation of the China VI emission standard restricts the licensing of China V vehicles, primarily targeting new vehicles. New vehicles meeting the China V emission standard will face licensing restrictions. For used China V vehicles in the second-hand car market, the transaction involves only the normal transfer of ownership procedures and does not require re-licensing. As long as the necessary documents are complete—including the property certificate, vehicle license, valid annual inspection, compulsory traffic insurance, and the owner's ID card—the used car transaction can be completed. Additional information is as follows: 1. China V Standard: The China V standard, officially known as the National Fifth Stage Motor Vehicle Pollutant Emission Standard, is equivalent to the Euro 5 emission standard currently implemented in Europe. The European Union has enforced this standard since 2009, imposing stricter limits on pollutants such as nitrogen oxides, hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide, and particulate matter. Each upgrade from China I to China IV has reduced vehicle pollution by 30% to 50%. 2. Implementation of China V: The China V standard has been implemented nationwide since January 1, 2017. Cities like Beijing, Shanghai, Nanjing, and some cities in Guangdong have already adopted the China V standard. Starting April 1, 2016, all imported, sold, and registered light-duty gasoline vehicles, light-duty diesel passenger vehicles, and heavy-duty diesel vehicles (limited to public transport, sanitation, and postal services) in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region must comply with the China V emission standard.
Last year when I was working in a coastal city, I encountered this exact situation. I had just bought a used National V emission standard car, but local regulations only allowed National VI vehicles to be registered. Here's how I handled it: First, I checked policies at nearby third- and fourth-tier cities through the vehicle management office, and found a county in the neighboring province still accepting National V registrations. I drove there on a weekend with all required documents, and also obtained a temporary residence permit - the whole process cost me just over 500 yuan. The downside is now I have to go there for expressway tolls and annual inspections, which is a bit inconvenient. My suggestion is to first check the target city's vehicle management office contact on 12123 app, and confirm required materials (like invoices, emission certificates, etc.). If it's too much hassle, you could have a reliable used car dealer handle it, but be prepared for a 20-30% depreciation in your car's value.
