Is it illegal to change the color of a car logo?
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Changing the color of a vehicle is not illegal as long as it is reported in advance and obtains legal status. Precautions before reporting are as follows: 1. Prepare the required materials: The materials needed for the color change procedure are not many, just the vehicle license, the owner's ID card and the vehicle registration certificate (green book). If a friend handles it on behalf of the owner, the friend's ID card should also be carried. 2. Keep the body clean: Since the vehicle license needs to be changed, photos and appearance checks will be taken before handling the business, which is the same as the appearance inspection during the vehicle inspection. Therefore, it is very important to keep the body clean, and it is recommended to wash the car in advance. 3. Clear violations in advance: The same as the normal annual inspection, vehicle information and violation information will be verified, so do not forget to clear violations in advance.
I recently changed the color of my car's emblem, which might not be a big deal in many places, but it depends on specific regulations. For example, in China, according to traffic laws, altering the vehicle's appearance, such as the emblem color, may be illegal if it affects brand recognition or misleads identity. My former neighbor was once fined by traffic police for randomly repainting his. The key is to avoid making it hard to recognize or resemble another brand, preventing confusion in case of accidents. Additionally, you might encounter issues when reselling the car or during insurance claims. For safety's sake, it's advisable to check local vehicle management regulations first—some minor modifications only require filing. In short, personalization is great, but follow the rules and don't take risks.
