Where to Get Vehicle Exhaust Emission Test in Xiamen?
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Vehicle exhaust emission testing in Xiamen is conducted at the Xiamen Vehicle Management Office, located at No. 388 Fanghu Road, Huli District, Xiamen. Documents required for exhaust emission testing: Copy of the vehicle owner's ID card (both front and back sides on one page), original vehicle registration certificate, the third copy of compulsory traffic insurance, and you should allocate at least a full day for the process. About vehicle exhaust: Vehicle exhaust refers to the waste gases produced during vehicle operation, containing hundreds of different compounds. The pollutants include particulate matter, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, hydrocarbons, nitrogen oxides, lead, and sulfur oxides. While directly harmful to human health, vehicle exhaust also has profound impacts on the environment. Sulfur dioxide in the exhaust has a strong irritating odor and can lead to 'acid rain' when reaching certain concentrations, causing soil and water acidification that affects crop and forest growth.
There are actually quite a few vehicle emission testing sites in Xiamen, mainly located at motor vehicle inspection stations across different districts. On the island, the motor vehicle inspection station under the Haicang Bridge is recommended, while for areas outside the island, you can go to the Tong'an Industrial Concentration Zone. The most convenient way is to call 12580 in advance or check the reservation portal on the 'Xiamen Traffic Police' APP, and the system will recommend the nearest testing station based on your license plate's registered location. Remember to bring your vehicle license and ID card; since last year, even paper insurance policies are no longer required. I just went to the Wuyuan Bay testing station last week, and on weekdays, it wasn't crowded—I finished in half an hour. On weekends, it's advisable to arrive early at 8 a.m. to queue. By the way, older cars with modified exhaust pipes are more likely to fail, so it's safer to restore them to the original factory settings in advance.
Having driven in Xiamen for seven or eight years, I usually go to the nearest inspection station for tail gas testing. The Shiting Road inspection station in Siming District may be old but efficient, while the Fanghu inspection center in Huli has newer equipment. Here are three key reminders: avoid the end-of-month peak period, settle any traffic violations before testing, and diesel vehicle owners should bring additional DPF regeneration certificates. The inspection fee of 95 RMB can be paid via WeChat. If your vehicle gets labeled as 'Yellow Label,' don't panic—the professional treatment center on Maqing Road in Haicang can help adjust the air-fuel ratio, and passing the re-inspection usually costs around 200 RMB.
