How to Prove Vehicle Color Change Within Ten Days?
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After applying a wrap at a certified modification shop, the shop will provide the owner with a receipt or invoice. Within 10 days from the date of issuance of the invoice, the owner can go to the vehicle management office for registration. According to Article 56 of the "Regulations on the Registration of Motor Vehicles," if the vehicle body color is changed without completing the registration for modification, the traffic management department of the public security authority may issue a warning or impose a fine. The vehicle may also be impounded and required to revert to its original color. To apply for a change in the vehicle body color, the following documents must be submitted in accordance with the "Road Traffic Safety Law": "Application Form for Modification Registration of Motor Vehicles," identity proof of the vehicle owner and agent, the vehicle registration certificate, and the vehicle license. According to Article 6, Chapter 2 of the "Road Traffic Safety Law," if the color change area of a motor vehicle does not exceed 30%, no modification registration is required. Conversely, if it exceeds 30%, the change must be recorded, and registration must be completed within 10 days after the color change. Precautions for vehicle color change: Before changing the color of a motor vehicle, the owner should consult the vehicle management office where the vehicle is registered to confirm whether the region permits color changes via wraps. If the region does not support this method, the modification cannot be registered, and the wrap must be completely removed to restore the original color. Additionally, according to the "Regulations on the Registration of Motor Vehicles," owners no longer need to apply to the vehicle management office in advance. They can first change the vehicle color, install body kits, replace the engine, etc., and then apply for modification registration. According to Article 10, registered motor vehicles must apply for modification registration under the following circumstances: Change of body color. Replacement of the engine. Replacement of the body or frame. Whole vehicle replacement due to quality issues. Change of usage nature, such as converting a commercial vehicle to non-commercial or vice versa. Change of the vehicle owner's residence, moving in or out of the jurisdiction of the vehicle management office. Furthermore, according to Article 15 of the "Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China": Police cars, fire trucks, ambulances, and engineering rescue vehicles must be painted with designated patterns and equipped with alarms and indicator lights as required. Other motor vehicles are prohibited from using similar patterns, alarms, or indicator lights.
Proving a car color change within ten days is quite simple, the key is to maintain an evidence chain. Every time I complete such a modification, I immediately take clear before-and-after photos, using the phone's built-in timestamp feature to ensure the date falls within those ten days. I also keep the repair shop's receipt or invoice, which has the specific date, and can combine it with WeChat payment records to strengthen the proof. Remember to have a friend witness it and sign together to record the time point, which is even more reliable. In case you need to file with the vehicle management office, bring all these materials—they'll understand the timeline is correct at a glance. The habit of regularly checking the vehicle's condition can also help avoid this hassle, such as taking monthly photos for archiving.
A few days ago, I just had my car repainted. To prove it was done within the last ten days, I took a bunch of photos right after the job using my phone, making sure to use a camera app with timestamp watermarks for clarity. I also saved a screenshot of the electronic receipt from the repair shop in my phone gallery—having matching timestamps makes things much easier. I often chat about cars with friends, so those WeChat messages discussing the modification timeline can serve as supplementary evidence—simple and hassle-free. Of course, it’s best not to delay too long. While everything’s fresh, tidy up the tools and clutter in the spare tire compartment to avoid any hiccups during the next inspection.
