Which Year's Vehicles Are China III Standard?

[StMiles]

Vehicles produced between 2007 and 2010 are all China III standard. Relevant details are as follows: 1. The China III standard was implemented on July 1, 2007, and the China IV standard was implemented on July 1, 2010. 2. Since 2020, all vehicles sold in China must comply with the China VI emission standard A. Before 2020, all China III vehicles needed to be phased out. 3. For already sold China III vehicles, the scrapping periods vary by vehicle type, as follows: (1) For vehicles that have reached a mileage of 600,000 km under normal driving conditions, the state will guide their scrapping. After 15 years, they must be inspected twice a year, and if they fail the inspection, they will be forcibly scrapped. (2) The scrapping period for China III pickup trucks is 15 years. For China III taxis, it is 8 years. For medium-sized passenger taxis, it is 10 years. For heavy, medium, and light-duty trucks, it is 15 years. For semi-trailer tractors, it is 15 years. For mini trucks, it is 12 years.

[MacRiver]

I've been following automotive emission standards for ten years. The implementation timeline of China III standards actually varies by vehicle type. For light-duty gasoline vehicles like passenger cars, the nationwide enforcement of China III started in July 2007. However, heavy-duty diesel vehicles such as trucks and buses were implemented in batches, with mandatory compliance not enforced until January 2008. Many cities adopted stricter measures - Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou began piloting China III standards as early as 2006. Important reminder: when browsing the used car market for vehicles manufactured before 2008, always verify their green labels carefully, as traffic restrictions for non-compliant emissions will become increasingly stringent.

[LeIsabelle]

This is a common question from car owners during repairs. Simply put, cars manufactured between 2007 and 2010 are most likely to be China III emission standard vehicles. However, the definitive proof lies in the emission certification marked on the factory compliance certificate. Nowadays, such vehicles are basically banned from entering urban areas in major cities. Even in our area, the transfer of ownership is strictly restricted. Emission testing stations dread seeing these vehicles - repairing aged catalytic converters is genuinely expensive, with replacement costs starting from over 1,000 yuan.

[VonJocelyn]

Having worked in used car appraisal for fifteen years, I focus on two key points for National III vehicles: first, check the registration year on the vehicle license, which should be between 2007 and 2009; second, look for the blue environmental label marked with 'III'. Currently, we are extremely cautious when purchasing such vehicles due to their lengthy resale cycle, and dealers often offer scrap metal prices. Some small towns in the south still allow these cars to operate, but the maximum price increase is only around three to five thousand yuan.

[DeJosie]

Experience working in auto parts city: Most passenger vehicles registered from the second half of 2007 to 2010 are China III compliant. Remind you that models with engine suffixes G3/GIII are definitely correct. The most concerning are modified vehicles - I've seen a 2005 Santana forcibly modified with China III labels that got impounded during annual inspection and directly scrapped. When buying older cars, bring an OBD scanner to check - only those showing emission standard code 3 in the data stream are reliable.