Can the BJ80 modified with Brabus be registered?

[DeChloe]

BJ80 modified with Brabus can be registered. The following is an introduction about automobiles: 1. Definition of an automobile: According to the latest national standard of China, "Terms and Definitions of Automobiles and Trailers" (GB/T3730.1—2001), an automobile is defined as follows: A vehicle driven by power, with four or more wheels, not running on rails, mainly used for transporting people and/or goods; towing vehicles for transporting people and/or goods; and for special purposes. 2. Introduction to domestic automobile brands: Domestic automobile brands include Hongqi, Changan, Great Wall, Chery, Geely, Roewe, BYD, etc.

[SanMadison]

I have a friend who's into car modding and did exactly that before - turned his BJ80 into a Brabus lookalike, only to hit a wall during registration. The DMV is most particular about not altering the vehicle's brand identifiers - change the Brabus badge, grille design, or rear lettering and you're done for. Changing the body color can be registered, but you need to apply and go through the process beforehand. Never alter the wheel size; switching up the style is passable. My advice is to check with your local DMV first about the specific standards, so you don't end up like my friend who spent tens of thousands on mods only to have to strip them all off. And if you modify the exhaust or add strobe lights, getting pulled over by traffic police will land you a fine.

[LaCharlie]

I'm in the automotive modification business, handling over a dozen cars every day. There are quite a few clients who want to modify their BJ80s in the Brabus style, but very few actually succeed in getting it approved. The key is understanding the red lines for approval: you absolutely cannot modify the car logo and external styling features—this includes the steering wheel logo and the grille shape. However, no one cares if you upgrade the interior with leather seats or add ambient lighting. You can change the wheels to a different style of the same size, but don't use the Brabus logo. In recent years, policies have become slightly more lenient—even wrapping the car in a different color can pass inspection, but remember you must file for approval within ten days after the modification. Never trust online claims like 'you don’t need to file after modification'—it’ll definitely be caught during the annual inspection.

[MacEliana]

My uncle's off-road vehicle is a BJ80. Last year, on a whim, he wanted to modify it to look like a Brabus. The owner of the modification shop honestly reminded him that the modifications couldn't exceed 30% of the vehicle's dimensions to be eligible for registration. He suggested only changing the wheels to the same size and adding a small spoiler. The Beijing Auto emblem had to remain original, and the grille shouldn't be changed to Brabus's classic grid design. However, my uncle secretly stuck a Brabus emblem on it and was asked to remove it on the spot during the annual inspection. Now he's learned his lesson and only changed the paint to a matte black, which was registered at the DMV, and it looks pretty cool.