Does modifying the front grille in 2021 require registration?
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No registration is required. According to the "Motor Vehicle Safety Technical Inspection Items and Methods," the Ministry of Public Security has adjusted the annual inspection items for vehicles, with the new regulations taking effect on January 1, 2021. The adjustments for private vehicle annual inspections under the new regulations include: Adding an annual inspection step: In the online verification items, a "safety defect recall" step has been added. During the online verification, if a vehicle has safety issues under recall, staff will notify the owner of the recall status. Clarifying the scope of visual inspection: The new regulations explicitly state that modifications to the front grille, wheel rims, roof racks, side steps, and bumpers are permitted. Therefore, after the implementation of the 2021 regulations, modifying the front grille within reasonable limits—without altering the vehicle logo or body color—does not require registration.