As we have told you on occasion, vehicle modification is one of the passions that car lovers have in common. Many people change tires of your carthey put a aileron to your vehicle to give it a a little more aggressive touch or decorate it with personalized stickers of different sizes. However, these modifications (also known as “tuning“) are not always supported by the DGT or ITVand in the case of stickers you could also give yourself a scare.
You must be seen correctly from outside the vehicle.
Allowed modifications
When you pass the MOT, it is normal for them to examine your car thoroughly to ensure that it is in the correct statusbut this is not all: the ITV technicians also usually check that the items aesthetics of your car are approved and comply with the regulations. These are the parts you can modify:
- Paint: Paint or vinyl your car to give it a facelift does not mean no problem with the ITV and you won’t have to notify insurance or DGTso you can do it without problem.
- Tires: Normally the manufacturer’s manual includes the types of tires and tires that your car can carry. If you do not fail to comply with these measures (specified on the ITV card) you will not have problems when it comes to pass the review.
- Exhaust: All motor lovers like that our motorcycle either car make a little noise, even if it’s just so you can hear the engine roar beyond the hood. However, the escape you choose must always be approved and comply with the regulations of decibels and with that of emissions.
- Ailerons: In the section of rear spoileryou will not have a problem if it does not exceed the vehicle measurementsthat is, it cannot be more broad, long either high than your car. Furthermore, its edges they cannot be sharp and the metal as a material it is completely forbidden.
There are some stickers that cannot be carried on the car.
The stickers
Surely more than once you have thought about put a sticker on your vehicle or you have even placed it without thinking that it could have consequences. In general, many drivers put some sticker on the city or autonomous community from which they come, from brands related to the world of motors or even their own soccer team (the most daring ones).
There are stickers of all colors and types, but depending on where you place it you can whether or not to get a fine. In the case of adhesives, there is no problem if they are placed on the chassis (as long as they do not cover the license plates nor are they reflective) but if we talk about the crystals there is exceptions that you should take into account.
No matter how small they are, if you stick them on your front windshield or rear glassshould not interfere with the vision that you have from the road or be a problem when it comes to identify yourself from outsideso we recommend that you put them in the glass frame. In the case of the small stickers usually no problem (although there are always exceptions), but if you have placed it on your glass one of considerable size Traffic Officers could fine you if they consider it necessary or you could not pass the MOT until you remove the adhesive.