Do I Need to File for Record After Removing the Beijing Benz Logo?
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Removing the Beijing Benz logo does not require filing for record. Relevant details are as follows: 1. Regulatory Basis: According to Article 10 of the 'Regulations on the Registration of Motor Vehicles,' for a registered motor vehicle under any of the following circumstances, the owner shall apply to the vehicle management office at the place of registration for modification registration: changing the body color; replacing the engine; replacing the body or frame; replacing the entire vehicle due to quality issues. 2. Handling Method: You can apply to the vehicle management office at the place of registration for modification registration. For modifications falling under the provisions of this article, the owner shall apply for modification registration with the vehicle management office within ten days after the modification.
I once paid attention to car modification regulations, and removing the Beijing Benz emblem indeed requires filing. According to China's motor vehicle registration rules, any changes to the vehicle's exterior must be registered with the vehicle management office. Otherwise, if caught by traffic police, a fine of around 200 yuan is the least concern; the bigger issue is that you may fail the annual inspection and be required to restore the original appearance, which would be a huge hassle. I had a neighbor who removed the emblem without filing, got fined, and had to go through the trouble of completing the paperwork at the vehicle management office. Safety-wise, removing the emblem doesn’t directly affect driving, but the risk of non-compliance is high, and surveillance cameras can easily identify such modifications. It’s best to keep the original factory look—compliance first saves money and hassle.
