Can a Car with a Modified Sunroof Pass the Annual Inspection?
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It cannot pass the annual inspection. The following are the relevant contents of the annual inspection: 1. Content 1: Check whether the engine, chassis, body, and their accessories are clean, complete, and effective, whether the paint surface is uniform and beautiful, whether the main assemblies have been replaced, and whether they match the initial inspection records. 2. Content 2: Check whether the vehicle's braking performance, steering control, lights, exhaust, and other safety performance meet the requirements of the "Technical Conditions for Safe Operation of Motor Vehicles." 3. Content 3: Check whether the vehicle has been modified, remodeled, or transformed, whether the driving license, license plate, and all vehicle file registrations match the actual condition of the vehicle, whether there are any changes, and whether the approval and change procedures have been completed. 4. Content 4: Check whether the license plate, driving license, and the enlarged license plate characters printed on the vehicle are damaged, altered, or unclear, and whether they need to be replaced.
I really learned my lesson the hard way when I modified the sunroof myself. At first, I just wanted to save trouble and went to a roadside shop, but during the annual inspection, my car was immediately flagged. The inspector said altering the body structure without proper certification was a violation. Cutting a hole in the roof meant it couldn’t pass safety tests, and there were risks of leaks due to poor sealing. Later, I found out I should have first gone to the DMV to register the modification and provide proof of the改装厂’s qualifications. Proper改装 requires certified sunroof parts to ensure strength standards are met. It took me two extra weeks, more money, and time to fix everything. Now I’ve wised up—before modifying my car, I check the regulations: annual inspections verify if改装 are documented. Illegal modifications can lead to forced corrections, or worse, points and fines. Bottom line: if you’re going to modify, do it by the book—don’t cut corners. Safety comes first, and that’s how you pass inspections smoothly.
