Where to Check the National Emission Standard of a Car?
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Methods to check the national emission standard of a car include: 1. Check the vehicle's environmental protection label; 2. Bring the original or a copy of the motor vehicle registration certificate to the vehicle management office for inquiry; 3. Check the vehicle's factory certificate; 4. Log in to the website of the Motor Vehicle Exhaust Pollution Supervision and Management Center for inquiry; 5. Make a rough distinction based on the year the vehicle was registered. The national emission standard refers to the regulations on the content of harmful gases such as carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons, nitrogen oxides, particulate matter, and soot emitted from vehicle exhaust. The standards are divided by letters into: National I, National II, National III, National IV, National V, and National VI.
Last time my friend asked me where to check the national emission standard, I told him the most straightforward method is to look for the vehicle's environmental label. For small gasoline cars, there's usually a small blue label on the inner side of the co-pilot's door frame, clearly stating the national emission standard number. If the label is missing, don't worry—the duplicate of the vehicle registration certificate has the record information; just flip to the second page and you'll find it in the emission standard column. Worried about inaccurate information when buying a used car? The most reliable way is to visit the Motor Vehicle Environmental Protection website and enter the last eight digits of the VIN for verification—it's like checking an ID card. Currently, vehicles meeting the China 6B standard can get more license plates, and incorrect emission standards can cause trouble during transfer. It's advisable to check in advance to avoid unnecessary trips to the DMV.
