What to Do with China 5 Vehicles After the Implementation of China 6 Standards
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After the implementation of China 6 standards, owners of China 5 vehicles need not worry as there will be no impact. Below are the relevant regulatory requirements and methods to determine if a vehicle meets China 5 standards: Relevant Regulatory Requirements: The regulations stipulate that from July 1, 2020, all light-duty vehicles sold and registered must comply with China 6 standards. After the implementation of China 6 standards, China 5 vehicles will not be affected in terms of normal road use. Vehicles already sold will continue to operate under the emission standards at the time of sale, meaning China 5 vehicles will still undergo annual inspections based on China 5 standards. Methods to Check if a Vehicle is China 5 or China 6: Query the engine number or chassis number on the official vehicle environmental protection website. Check the vehicle's conformity certificate, which clearly states the emission standard. Review the vehicle's environmental protection list and consistency list, which also indicate the vehicle's emission standard.
As a seasoned driver who has been driving a China 5 vehicle for several years, I feel a bit uneasy after the implementation of the China 6 emission standards. To be honest, China 5 vehicles can still be used on the road, but new vehicle registrations are banned in some cities, and the resale value of used cars has dropped significantly. I think the solution can be broken down into a few steps: prioritize selling to out-of-town buyers or lowering the price to sell quickly, especially since there is still demand in the used car market but buyers might drive a hard bargain. Additionally, if the car is still in good condition, I can continue driving it to avoid waste, but I need to pay attention to changes in traffic restrictions—big cities like Beijing and Shanghai might impose limits on China 5 vehicles. In the long run, with tightening environmental policies, switching to a China 6-compliant new car would be more hassle-free to avoid future road restrictions, and sometimes the government offers subsidies for vehicle replacements, so don’t miss out. In short, don’t panic but plan ahead to avoid losing money on an unsellable car.
