Will China III Diesel Trucks Undergo Annual Inspection in 2020?
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The implementation of the China VI emission standards stipulates that all vehicles sold must comply with the China VI A emission standard, which means that China III vehicles need to be completely phased out before 2020. Therefore, some cities have successively introduced policies for the phase-out of China III vehicles. For China III commercial diesel trucks, starting from 2019, they will no longer undergo regular emission inspections, and China III trucks will be prohibited from passing annual inspections. The methods for scrapping China III vehicles are as follows: 1. Vehicle Dismantling and Deregistration: Deliver the motor vehicle and relevant materials to a designated vehicle recycling and dismantling outlet, and obtain the "Recycling Certificate for Scrapped Vehicles" and the "Motor Vehicle Deregistration Certificate." 2. Application Process: The vehicle owner should go to the subsidy application window to apply for the subsidy, bringing along the aforementioned materials. 3. Review and Disbursement Time: The traffic police department will review the submitted materials within 10 working days. For vehicles that meet the regulations, the subsidy payment procedures will be completed within 30 working days, and the provincial-level subsidy funds will be paid to the vehicle owner accordingly.
As a driver with over 30 years of experience operating diesel trucks, I personally went through the annual inspection for National III vehicles in 2020. At that time, my old truck was still on the road and could generally pass the inspection as long as emissions met the standards. The key was to maintain the engine and exhaust system properly, such as cleaning the fuel injectors and replacing filters, to ensure emissions didn't exceed limits during testing. However, environmental policies tightened in 2020, making National III vehicles seem like relics. They might face restrictions entering low-emission zones in cities, so it's best to get a pre-inspection before the annual check. When I queued up in Guangzhou that year, the testing station staff said nitrogen oxide levels were high, and I had to repair the catalytic converter to pass. Looking back now, National III vehicles are nearing the end of their lifespan, and owners should plan early to either replace them or commit to regular maintenance. In summary, there were no major issues in 2020, but keeping the vehicle in good condition and not ignoring minor problems was crucial.
