Does Installing a Roof Rack Affect the Annual Vehicle Inspection?

[KimberlyMarie]

Installing a roof rack without registration will affect the annual vehicle inspection. After installing a roof rack, you need to apply for a modification registration at the vehicle management office. Once the appearance change is recorded on the vehicle registration certificate, it will not affect the annual inspection, and the vehicle can pass the inspection. Below is the relevant information: According to Article 10 of the "Regulations on the Registration of Motor Vehicles," if a registered motor vehicle undergoes any of the following changes, the owner must apply for modification registration at the local vehicle management office: (1) Changing the vehicle's color; (2) Replacing the engine; (3) Replacing the body or frame; (4) Replacing the entire vehicle due to quality issues; (5) Changing the use of the vehicle from commercial to non-commercial or vice versa; (6) The owner's residence moves out of or into the jurisdiction of the vehicle management office. You can apply for modification registration at the local vehicle management office.