Can a Manual Transmission Converted to Automatic Pass the Annual Inspection?
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Converting a manual transmission to an automatic one will not pass the annual inspection. Below are the relevant regulations regarding modifications: 1. Legal Provisions: The new "Road Traffic Safety Law" explicitly states that no unit or individual may assemble a motor vehicle or alter its registered structure, construction, or characteristics without authorization. The structure of a vehicle includes the body color, length, width, height (four rigid standards), and the relevant technical parameters of the engine. 2. Registration and Declaration: Before modifying a licensed vehicle, the owner must register and declare the modification to the vehicle management office. The modification can only proceed after the technical report is reviewed and approved by the office. After the modification is completed, the owner must also complete the modification change procedures at the vehicle management office. 3. Photo Consistency: The legality of vehicle modifications depends on whether the vehicle matches the photo on the driving license and whether it complies with the factory technical parameters. If not, the vehicle will not pass the annual inspection.