Which Year's Vehicles Are Considered China III Standards?
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Generally speaking, vehicles produced between 2007 and 2010 comply with China III emission standards. Below are specific methods to check which emission standard a vehicle falls under: 1. Check the vehicle's environmental protection label - the standard is clearly marked on the back. 2. Query through the website of the Motor Vehicle Exhaust Pollution Supervision and Management Center. 3. Bring the original or copy of the vehicle registration certificate to the vehicle management office for inquiry. 4. For new vehicles, check the factory certificate of conformity (usually kept at the vehicle management office). It's recommended to make a copy when purchasing a car. 5. Make a rough estimation based on the vehicle's registration year: Most vehicles registered after 2008 are China IV; 2007 registered vehicles could be either China III or IV; vehicles registered before 2007 are mostly China III or II; those registered before 2005 are basically China II standards.
I remember reading that China III vehicles refer to those that comply with the national third-stage motor vehicle pollutant emission standards. Nationwide, the China III standard for light-duty gasoline vehicles was implemented from July 1, 2007, while for heavy-duty diesel vehicles, it started on July 1, 2008. Therefore, gasoline vehicles produced after July 2007 and diesel vehicles produced after July 2008 generally fall under the China III category. However, it's important to note that major cities like Beijing and Shanghai implemented the standards earlier. For example, Beijing began enforcing the China III standard as early as December 2005. So, my friend's car produced at the end of 2006 and registered in Beijing is considered a China III vehicle. Nowadays, most China III vehicles are over 15 years old, and many cities have started to impose driving restrictions on them. To know for sure, checking the vehicle's environmental label or certificate of conformity is the most reliable method.
