Does Interior Color Change Affect Vehicle Inspection?
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Interior color change does not affect vehicle inspection, but changing the exterior color of the car requires filing and registration with the vehicle management office. The items inspected during annual inspection include: 1. Checking whether the engine, chassis, body, and their accessories are clean, complete, and functional, whether the paint surface is uniform and aesthetically pleasing, whether major assemblies have been replaced, and whether they match the initial inspection records; 2. Verifying whether the vehicle's braking performance, lighting, exhaust, and other safety features comply with relevant regulations. Circumstances that disqualify a vehicle from inspection include: 1. Discrepancies between the vehicle's condition and the records on the driving license or archives; 2. Damaged, incomplete, or illegible license plates or driving licenses, or self-made license plates; 3. Vehicle modifications, alterations, or technical transformations without undergoing approval and change procedures; 4. Failure to spray the unit name and enlarged license plate characters as required; 5. Improper installation of alarms or signal lamps.
I just gave my old car a blue and white two-tone interior makeover, and it passed the annual inspection without any issues. The inspection mainly focuses on safety items like seat belts and airbags, which must not be obscured or modified. As for interior color changes, as long as you pay attention to two key points, it should generally pass: avoid using reflective materials that could obstruct the windshield view, and don’t remove or cover safety warning lights. However, enforcement standards may vary slightly by region, so I recommend taking a photo of your modifications and checking with your local inspection station beforehand. If you’re really concerned, the safest bet is to keep the original seat covers and swap them back for the inspection. After all, redoing the interior isn’t too costly, but failing the inspection and causing delays would be more trouble than it’s worth.
