When will Sichuan stop licensing China 5 vehicles?

[DaisyRose]

The deadline for licensing China 5 vehicles in Sichuan was July 1, 2019. Compared with the China 5 standard, the main changes in the China 6 standard include: 1. Added measurement requirements for particulate matter emissions from gasoline vehicles; 2. Added pollutant emission control requirements during refueling; 3. Added test requirements for hybrid electric vehicles. Extended content: Based on China 5, China 6 has also revised four aspects: 1. Revised technical requirements for monitoring items, thresholds, and conditions of on-board diagnostic systems; 2. Revised relevant requirements for obtaining on-board diagnostic system information and vehicle maintenance and repair information; 3. Revised the determination methods for production conformity inspection and relevant requirements for in-use conformity inspection; 4. Revised technical requirements for test fuels.

[Lois]

Last month, I specifically researched the China 5 vehicle registration policy in Sichuan when accompanying a friend to buy a car. Sichuan began implementing the China 6b standard from July 1, 2023, but left a transition period for China 5 vehicles, allowing new vehicle registrations to be completed before December 31, 2023. My friend picked up a China 5 stock car on December 20 and managed to get the license plate processed by the 29th. The DMV queue was packed at that time, with everyone rushing to meet this deadline. Nowadays, it's definitely not possible to register a new China 5 vehicle anymore, but second-hand China 5 vehicles can still be transferred within the province. However, cross-province transfers may depend on local policies. I suggest checking the emission standards clearly when buying a car to avoid being misled by stock vehicles.

[VanConnor]

I used to work at a car dealership, and the deadline for registering new China 5 vehicles in Sichuan was December 31, 2023. I remember many customers rushing to buy China 5 inventory cars at the end of last year, and we worked overtime every day to handle the paperwork. The policy was actually very clear: after the implementation of China 6b on July 1, 2023, new China 5 vehicles could no longer be sold, but vehicles invoiced before July could be registered by the end of the year at the latest. Nowadays, some used car dealers try to sell China 5 vehicles as new cars, so it's crucial to check the date on the vehicle conformity certificate—anything beyond 2023 definitely can't be registered. I recommend directly choosing a China 6 vehicle—it’s hassle-free and more environmentally friendly.

[MacIsabel]

As an environmental volunteer, I've been closely following the Sichuan Province's halt on registering China 5 vehicles. This policy was introduced as part of the Blue Sky Protection Campaign, with December 31, 2023 being the absolute deadline. Last year, I helped a neighbor register a China 5 pickup truck - we had to present the purchase invoice dated before July to complete the procedure. Nowadays when buying new vehicles, you must check the environmental compliance list attached to the vehicle - only those labeled China 6 meet the standards. There was a Chengdu car owner who queued up on December 30 last year, barely making the cutoff - it was really close. Actually, China 6 vehicles emit significantly fewer particulate matters, which is crucial for improving air quality in the Sichuan Basin.

[StephenFitz]

Last month, I just helped a relative with the transfer of a used car. The registration deadline for new China 5 emission standard vehicles in Sichuan ended by the end of 2023, but the transfer of used China 5 vehicles within the city remains unaffected. There's a common misconception to clarify: many people assume that China 5 vehicles promoted by 4S shops can still be registered, but in reality, it's absolutely impossible after the deadline. Last year, a customer spent a fortune on a display car, only to find out in January this year that it couldn't be registered and had to return it. Currently, the prices of China 5 vehicles in Chengdu's used car market have dropped significantly, making them a cost-effective option for personal use. However, reselling them to other provinces is challenging.

[MacCourtney]

My hometown is in a rural area of Sichuan. Last year, many villagers rushed to register their China 5 vehicles before the deadline. The policy stipulated that the latest date for registration was December 31, 2023, applying to both agricultural trucks and passenger vehicles. My cousin bought a China 5 mini-truck in November, and the salesperson assured him there was enough time for registration. However, the certificate of conformity wasn't issued until December 28, causing the whole family to scramble to complete the procedures. My advice is to directly request the vehicle conformity certificate when purchasing a new car, as it clearly states the emission standard. Nowadays, even rural areas enforce strict checks, and unregistered vehicles are simply not allowed on the road.