What procedures are required for car wrap color change?
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The "Motor Vehicle Change Registration Application Form", identity proofs and copies of the motor vehicle owner and agent, the motor vehicle registration certificate, the motor vehicle driving license, and payment of all previous fines are the procedures required to apply for a change in the body 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 process. Conversely, if it exceeds 30%, it must be filed and registered within 10 days after the vehicle color change. Precautions for vehicle wrap color change: Before preparing to change the color of a vehicle wrap, it is necessary to consult the vehicle management office where the vehicle is registered to confirm whether the region allows motor vehicles to change color using wraps. If the region does not support this method, it will be impossible to complete the filing procedures after the color change, and the only option will be to remove the wrap entirely and restore the vehicle's original color. Additionally, according to Article 10 of the "Motor Vehicle Registration Regulations": Owners are no longer required 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 to the vehicle management office for change registration. Furthermore, registered motor vehicles must apply for change registration under the following circumstances: Change of body color. Replacement of the engine. Replacement of the body or frame. Replacement of the entire vehicle due to quality issues. Change of use nature, such as converting a commercial motor vehicle to a non-commercial one or vice versa. The motor vehicle owner's residence moves out of or into the jurisdiction 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 trucks, ambulances, and engineering rescue vehicles must spray emblem patterns and install alarms and signal lights as required. Other motor vehicles are not allowed to spray, install, or use emblem patterns, alarms, or signal lights that are specific to the aforementioned vehicles or similar to them.
I used to frequently modify my car's color with wraps, but there are some procedures to follow. First, choose a color that's not too unconventional, otherwise it might not get approved. Within 10 days after the color change, you need to go to the vehicle management office to complete the registration. Remember to bring your ID card, the original vehicle license, and the vehicle registration certificate. The staff will take photos of the car on-site to confirm if the color change complies with regulations, then issue a new vehicle license with updated photos. The cost is minimal, just a small fee of a few dozen yuan. The whole process might take half a day, so it's better to go early to avoid long queues. Don’t delay beyond the deadline, as traffic authorities might check and impose fines or deduct points. Before changing the color, it’s best to call the vehicle management office to confirm their requirements, as there might be slight regional differences, but the general process is the same.
