Can a Car's Engine Be Replaced?
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Engine replacement is permitted, but it requires registration changes at the vehicle management office. If the engine is replaced without filing the change at the local vehicle management office where the car is registered, the vehicle will not pass the annual inspection or be eligible for transfer of ownership. Therefore, it is essential to complete the engine change procedure at the vehicle management office after replacing the engine. Applying for Engine Replacement: The first step in the change procedure is to apply for the change at the vehicle management office. You need to bring your ID card, vehicle license, vehicle registration certificate, and proof of the new engine. At the office, the staff will issue a vehicle inspection application and take an imprint of the new engine number. Note that this application is not processed in the main service hall but at the service office in the parking lot where new vehicle photos are taken. Vehicle Inspection, Procedure Completion, and Issuance of New License: After completing the engine change application, the staff will provide the owner with a sealed envelope and an inspection application form. With these documents, the owner can drive the vehicle to the inspection site for testing. Once the inspection is completed, the inspection site will reseal the envelope previously given to the owner and provide an inspection compliance certificate. With these two documents, along with the original and photocopies of the vehicle license, registration certificate, owner's ID card, temporary residence permit, etc., the owner must first go to the place where the imprint was taken to get photos. After obtaining the photos, proceed to the main service hall to complete the procedure for changing the vehicle's engine number.