Can the Front Bumper Modification Registration Be Approved?
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Modifying the front bumper can be approved for registration. This is because modifying the front bumper of a car is a legal action, but it requires registration at the vehicle management office. Below are the relevant details: 1. Precautions: SUV owners should ensure that neither the front nor rear bumper obstructs the license plate when installing them. Additionally, avoid blindly choosing oversized bumpers, as large bumpers may scrape against other vehicles or objects during parking or reversing. In the event of a collision with a pedestrian, an oversized bumper could cause significant harm. 2. Car Modification: Car modification refers to altering the external appearance, interior design, and mechanical performance of the original vehicle manufactured by the automaker, based on the owner's needs. It mainly includes two types: body modification and performance modification.
I'm the type who's really into car modifications, and I've done a lot of research on front bumper replacements. Here's the bottom line: there's no guarantee your modification will be approved—it largely depends on how extreme the changes are. If you're swapping in a factory-original part of the same dimensions, the DMV usually turns a blind eye. But if you install a wide-body racing bumper that adds 10 cm to the front width, it'll definitely get rejected. Last year, I helped a friend with his Honda—we added a small front lip spoiler without altering the dimensions or color, and the DMV updated the registration photo directly after approval. The key is to bring the modification list and compliance certificates to the DMV, and remember you must go within 10 days of the modification! Nowadays, during inspections, they even measure the distance from the wheel arch to the bumper corner with a tape measure—a 1 cm discrepancy can get you flagged. Oh, and don't rush to apply a paint protection film afterward—if the reflective layer interferes, they'll make you peel it off and redo it.
