What procedures are required for car color change?

[OLucia]

The "Motor Vehicle Change Registration Application Form", identity proofs and copies of the motor vehicle owner and agent, motor vehicle registration certificate, motor vehicle driving license, and payment of fine amount are the procedures required for applying to change the color of a motor vehicle. According to Article 6 of Chapter 2 of the "Road Traffic Safety Law", if the color change area of a motor vehicle does not exceed 30%, there is no need to go through the change registration. On the contrary, if it exceeds 30%, it needs to be filed and registered within 10 days after the vehicle color change. Precautions for vehicle color change: Before preparing to change the color of a motor vehicle, it is necessary to consult the vehicle management office where the vehicle is registered to see if the region allows motor vehicles to change their color. If the region does not support this method, it will be impossible to complete the filing procedure after the color change, and only the original color of the vehicle can be restored. In addition, according to Article 10 of the "Motor Vehicle Registration Regulations", owners are allowed to no longer need to apply to the vehicle management office in advance. They can first change the vehicle color, install a body kit, replace the engine, etc., and then apply to the vehicle management office for change registration. Moreover, registered motor vehicles shall apply for change registration to the vehicle management office at the place of registration under any of the following circumstances: Change of body color. Replacement of the engine. Replacement of the body or frame. Replacement of the whole vehicle due to quality problems. Change of use nature, such as commercial motor vehicles changed to non-commercial motor vehicles or non-commercial motor vehicles changed to commercial motor vehicles. The motor vehicle owner's residence moves out of or into the jurisdiction area of the vehicle management office. In addition, according to Article 15 of the "Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China": Police cars, fire engines, ambulances, and engineering rescue vehicles shall be painted with emblem patterns and equipped with alarms and emblem lights as required. Other motor vehicles shall not be painted, equipped, or use the emblem patterns, alarms, or emblem lights specially used by the above-mentioned vehicles or similar to them.

[OJanelle]

I frequently change the color of my car, and it's important to follow the proper procedures to avoid complications. The first step is to choose a new color, avoiding reflective or military/police colors. Before making the change, schedule an inspection time at the local vehicle management office and bring your ID card, vehicle license, and vehicle registration certificate. After the color change, drive to the inspection site where they will check if the body color matches and ensure there are no safety issues. If everything is fine, pay a fee of a few dozen yuan to update the photos on your vehicle license and registration certificate. The entire process can be completed within half a day, but you may need to queue if it's busy. I recommend opting for professional painting or wrapping instead of doing it yourself cheaply, as DIY jobs may fade quickly. After the color change, promptly inform your insurance company to avoid delays in claims in case of an accident. Additionally, a new color makes your car more noticeable on the road, so ensure your lights are functioning properly and avoid traffic violations.