Does blackening the car emblem require registration?
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Blackening the car emblem does not require registration. Below is an introduction to vehicle modifications: 1. Introduction: Car modification refers to altering the external appearance, interior styling, and mechanical performance of a manufacturer's prototype vehicle according to the owner's needs. 2. Modified components: (1) Braking system: There are several methods to upgrade the braking system, such as installing larger brake discs, multi-piston brake calipers, and high-performance, high-temperature-resistant brake pads. Additionally, higher-grade brake fluid or metal high-pressure brake lines can be installed. (2) Suspension system: Modifications to the suspension system can generally include replacing shock absorbers, reinforcing suspension structural bars, and installing stabilizer bars. (3) Engine power: The engine is to a car what the heart is to a person, making it the most crucial part of the vehicle. (4) Intake system: The air filter on the engine is designed to filter the air required for engine operation.
A couple of days ago, my friend just went through this. He blacked out the emblem on his car, which looked pretty cool, but it got flagged during the annual inspection. The traffic laws are quite clear on this—the color and shape of the emblem are part of the vehicle's identifying features, and any changes to the color require registration. A blackout treatment like this, which completely alters the color, definitely requires going through the proper procedures at the DMV. However, many car owners think modifying a small emblem is no big deal, only to get pulled over by traffic police, fined 200 yuan, and possibly forced to remove the film on the spot. The registration process isn’t difficult—just bring your vehicle license and ID card to fill out some forms and pay a small processing fee of a few dozen yuan. But remember, you must complete the registration within 10 days of the modification; delaying it only makes things more troublesome.