Can a car pass the annual inspection after removing the rear emblem?
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Removing the rear emblem of a car does not affect passing the inspection; the annual inspection does not include checking the characters on the rear of the vehicle. However, the vehicle's exterior must not be modified, specifically including the following: 1. Adding body kits. 2. Changing the body color. 3. The color of window tint or sun film should not be too dark (items inside the vehicle must be visible from one meter away; mainly applies to vans and trucks, not relevant for passenger cars with fewer than 5 seats). 4. Vans and trucks must have enlarged rear license plate numbers. 5. The number of leaf springs must not be increased or decreased. 6. The number of seats in a van must not be altered, and a fire extinguisher must be present. 7. The cargo compartment of a box truck must not be modified (no side doors, no roof openings, no tailgates). 8. The size of the tires must not be changed, and the tread patterns of tires on the same axle must be consistent. 9. Vehicles with unresolved traffic violations or those impounded by the court cannot undergo the annual inspection.
I've been driving for many years and found that the exterior inspection is mandatory during the annual vehicle inspection. The rear emblem, as part of the vehicle's identification, is likely to cause the inspection to fail if removed. The reason is that China's annual inspection follows the 'Motor Vehicle Safety Technical Inspection Items and Methods,' requiring the vehicle to be completely consistent with its factory registration information, which includes emblems and model badges. Removing the rear emblem would be considered an unauthorized modification of the vehicle's appearance, and the inspector might flag it as non-compliant. From a practical standpoint, I once helped a friend deal with a similar issue—his annual inspection was directly rejected after removing the rear emblem, forcing him to reattach the original factory emblem and even spend a hundred yuan on repair fees. So, I recommend not tampering with the rear emblem casually. It doesn’t affect daily driving but is crucial for inspection compliance. If you want to keep your car clean, focus on cleaning the body rather than altering its appearance.
From the perspective of traffic regulations, removing the rear emblem may violate regulations and lead to annual inspection failure. I know that the Road Traffic Safety Law requires complete vehicle identification, and inspectors will verify whether the emblems and model information match the registration during the annual inspection. If the rear emblem is missing, the consequences could range from requiring rectification to failing the inspection altogether, as this involves the vehicle's authenticity and safety compliance. I often remind my friends not to underestimate this detail—removing emblems counts as an illegal modification and affects the overall assessment. If the emblem has been removed, it's best to promptly visit a 4S store or professional repair shop to have it reinstalled to avoid fines. Annual inspections focus on brakes, lights, exterior appearance, etc., so don't lose big for small gains.
