Can the vehicle be transferred if the original engine number is engraved after replacing the engine?
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Each engine has its own serial number, and the original number cannot be used. You can apply to the vehicle management office to change the engine number. For registered motor vehicles, the owner must apply for a change of registration with the vehicle management office at the place of registration under any of the following circumstances: 1. Changing the body color. 2. Replacing the engine. 3. Replacing the body or frame. 4. Replacing the entire vehicle due to quality issues. 5. Changing the use nature, such as converting a commercial vehicle to a non-commercial vehicle or vice versa. Relevant information about automobile engines is as follows: 1. Introduction: The automobile engine is the device that provides power to the vehicle, serving as the heart of the car and determining its power, fuel efficiency, stability, and environmental performance. Common gasoline and diesel engines are both types of reciprocating piston internal combustion engines. 2. Classification: Based on different power sources, automobile engines can be categorized into diesel engines, gasoline engines, electric vehicle motors, and hybrid types.
I've been repairing cars for over 20 years and seen plenty of such cases. Trying to transfer ownership after engine replacement while keeping the original number simply doesn't work – the engine number is like a car's ID card. When you install new parts, you must update the records. Otherwise, the DMV system will flag the mismatch immediately. Once, a regular customer tried this, only to be told at the transfer window that number tampering constitutes suspected fraud, resulting in fines and vehicle impoundment – all that effort wasted. The correct procedure is to first report the replacement to the DMV, provide invoices and repair certificates for the new engine, stamp the new number, then apply for modification. Only then can the transfer go smoothly, minimizing hassle and ensuring peace of mind. This business runs on rules – cutting corners risks major trouble. Safety always comes first.
