Do I need to change the registration certificate for a white car with laser white wrap?
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A white car with laser white wrap requires a registration certificate change. Additionally, vehicles with laser white wrap may not pass the annual inspection, but regulations may vary by region. It is recommended to consult the local vehicle management office before making any changes. Similar color distinctions: For example, there are various shades of red—bright red, wine red, French red, etc.—but on the vehicle registration certificate, they are all simply labeled as red. Similarly, white comes in many shades, such as taffeta white, pearl white, moonlight white, and beige white, but on the registration certificate, they are all marked as white. You can file for a record change: Of course, if the owner is unsure, it is also advisable to file for a record change. If the vehicle's color is changed from another color to white, such as from dark gray to red or from silver gray to sea blue, the difference in color is significant enough to require filing for a record change. This is no longer just a shade variation but a change in the color category, which must be documented. Otherwise, the vehicle will not pass the annual inspection.
My car is white, and last year I also applied a laser white color-changing film, which indeed looks stylish. After applying the film, it's necessary to go to the vehicle management office to update the vehicle registration certificate—this step can't be skipped. If the vehicle's color changes, the registration information must be updated; otherwise, if the traffic police stop you and find the color doesn't match, you could face a fine starting from 200 yuan and possibly even points deducted. I've gone through the procedure, and it's quite simple: bring your ID card and the original vehicle registration certificate, drive to the designated location to take a new photo, fill out the forms, submit the materials, and pay a small fee of just a few dozen yuan. You'll get the new certificate in three to four days. It's not just about avoiding fines—insurance claims also require verification. If the information doesn't match when an accident occurs, you might not get compensated, which would be a huge loss. I recommend handling this immediately after applying the film and not delaying it.
