Can a Modified Scissor Door Pass the Annual Inspection?
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Modifying a scissor door falls under the category of vehicle modifications. If the modification is illegal, it will often be subject to severe legal penalties. If the necessary procedures are incomplete and the vehicle owner fails to apply for a modification record at the vehicle management office within 10 days after the modification, the vehicle will not pass the annual inspection. Relevant information about vehicle annual inspection is as follows: 1. Introduction: Vehicle annual inspection refers to a mandatory test for every vehicle that has obtained an official license plate and registration certificate, equivalent to an annual physical examination for the vehicle according to the "Technical Conditions for Safe Operation of Motor Vehicles." 2. Purpose: Vehicle annual inspection can promptly eliminate potential safety hazards, encourage enhanced vehicle maintenance, and reduce the occurrence of traffic accidents.
I've also researched the scissor door thing recently, since I've thought about modifying my own car. To be honest, if you actually modify it, you'll most likely fail the annual inspection. I specifically checked the regulations, and the door opening method isn't even within the allowed modification range. I know a few car enthusiasts who installed scissor doors, and they all ran into trouble during last year's inspection. The inspectors immediately pointed at the doors and called them illegal modifications. Later, they had to spend money to find connections through intermediaries, but in some places, even bribes didn't work. In the end, they had to remove the doors and revert to the original factory setup to pass the inspection. The main concern is actually safety—the way scissor doors open and close during an accident might affect escape, and the DMV is particularly strict about this.
As a sports car enthusiast, I must honestly say that modifying scissor doors is digging your own grave. There are quite a few cautionary tales in our car enthusiast circle—some spent tens of thousands just for novelty, only to be outright rejected at the inspection station. The staff clearly stated it alters the vehicle's structure and safety parameters. With the inspection systems now fully networked, there's no way to slip through. If you ask me, the most hassle-free option is to buy a supercar with factory-installed scissor doors if you truly love them. Alternatively, you could visit a repair shop to revert the doors to standard hinge structures before the annual inspection.
