Is it illegal if the letters on the back of the car fall off?

[DelSabrina]

It is not illegal if the letters on the back of the car fall off, as long as the car logo remains untouched. Below is relevant information about vehicle inspection: 1. Regulations: New cars do not require on-site inspection within the first 6 years, and you can directly obtain the inspection compliance mark. However, after 6 years (including 6 years), an annual inspection is required, and the car must be driven to the inspection site. 2. Notes: For non-commercial passenger cars and other small and mini passenger vehicles (excluding vans and vehicles with 7 or more seats) registered within 6 years, a biennial periodic inspection is required. The vehicle owner can directly apply to the traffic management department of the public security authority for the inspection mark by providing proof of compulsory traffic accident liability insurance and tax payment or exemption proof for vehicle and vessel tax, without the need for a safety technical inspection at an inspection institution. Before applying, the vehicle owner must resolve all traffic violations and accidents related to the vehicle.

[DeGideon]

Last time I washed my car, one of the letters on the back got washed off. I specifically asked an old classmate who works in the traffic police department. He said that minor letter loss is generally ignored as long as the license plate number is clear and the car emblem is still there. However, if the entire model badge is missing—for example, if a BMW only has the 'horse' character left or if all the Tesla letters fall off—you might run into trouble with strict traffic police who could consider it 'unauthorized modification of vehicle characteristics.' Once, my neighbor’s BYD 'Qin' character was severely faded, and during the annual inspection, he was asked to reapply the letter. After all, the vehicle registration photo shows the complete logo. If you’re really worried, just spend 20 yuan at an auto parts market to replace the missing letter—it’s better than getting pulled over and having to explain.

[MacIsabel]

The 'Xuan' character on my old Sylphy was pried off by my mischievous kid half a year ago, and it hasn't caused any issues during daily school runs. However, I once attended a community traffic police lecture where they mentioned that missing key identification details could lead to trouble. For instance, if there's a hit-and-run incident and witnesses describe it as 'a white sedan with missing letters on the rear emblem,' it makes police investigations more difficult. My cousin had it worse—during a modification, he completely removed the 'GOLF' badge and replaced it with English stickers, only to be asked to restore the original factory logos during last year's vehicle inspection. I suggest fellow moms first check their vehicle registration certificates. If the filed photos include factory logos or model names, it's best to replace them. Nowadays, metal stickers can be bought online for just over ten yuan with free shipping.

[BrandonFitz]

In the car enthusiast community, badge modification is quite popular, but removing the wrong part can actually get you a ticket. Last year, my senior replaced the Honda emblem with an anime-themed decal and was fined 200 yuan at a highway toll station for 'obscuring the brand logo'. It really depends on which part is altered: manufacturer logos (like Toyota's bullhead emblem) absolutely cannot be missing, while changing model letters—for example, from 'A6L' to 'A6'—is less critical. Nowadays, many short videos teach people to DIY badge modifications using 3M adhesive, but take a lesson from my classmate—he stuck 'AMG' badges on a Wuling Hongguang, and the traffic police officer laughingly issued him a warning ticket for 'suspected false branding'.