How to deal with car color change
Recently, the topic of vehicle color changes has sparked widespread discussion on social media and automotive forums. Many car owners are confused about how to legally and safely change the color of their vehicle. This article will combine the hot topics and hot content on the Internet in the past 10 days to provide you with detailed answers to how to deal with vehicle color changes.
1. Legal provisions on vehicle color changes

According to the "Motor Vehicle Registration Regulations", a change in vehicle color is a situation that requires change registration. Vehicle owners must apply to the vehicle management office for registration change within 10 days after the change, otherwise they will face penalties.
| Change type | Whether filing is required | Processing time limit |
|---|---|---|
| Change the color of the whole car | Yes | Within 10 days after the change |
| Partial color change (not more than 30%) | No | No filing required |
| Special colors (such as camouflage, police, etc.) | strictly prohibited | No changes allowed |
2. Analysis of popular color changing solutions
According to the popularity of online discussions in the past 10 days, the following are some of the most popular vehicle color changes currently:
| Color change type | Popularity | Average price (yuan) | hold time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full car spray paint | high | 3000-8000 | 5-8 years |
| Color changing film | very high | 2000-6000 | 2-5 years |
| partial sticker | in | 200-1000 | 1-3 years |
3. Color change process
The following is the complete registration process after vehicle color change:
1. Prepare materials: vehicle owner’s ID card, vehicle registration certificate, driving license, compulsory traffic insurance policy
2. Vehicle inspection: Go to the vehicle management office for vehicle appearance inspection
3. Take a photo: Retake a photo of the vehicle
4. Replace your driving license: Get a new driving license
5. Payment: Pay the change registration fee (about 15-50 yuan)
4. Things to note when changing color
1.Color selection restrictions:Cannot be the same or similar in color to special vehicles
2.Color changing process selection:It is recommended to choose regular manufacturers and avoid using inferior materials
3.Insurance changes:After changing the color, you need to promptly notify the insurance company to change the policy information.
4.Impact of used cars:Frequent color changes may affect the vehicle's value retention rate
5. Answers to popular questions from netizens
Based on recent online discussions, the following high-frequency issues have been sorted out:
| question | answer |
|---|---|
| What will happen if I don’t register the color change? | You may face a fine of 200 yuan and fail to pass the annual inspection |
| Which is better, color changing film or spray paint? | The color-changing film does not damage the original paint and can be replaced at any time, making the spray paint more durable. |
| How many times a year can I change the color? | There is no legal limit on the number of times, but it is recommended not to do it too frequently |
6. Conclusion
Vehicle color change is a personalized requirement, but it must comply with relevant laws and regulations. It is recommended that car owners fully understand the relevant regulations before changing the color, choose formal channels for color change, and go through the change registration procedures on time. At the same time, we must also consider the impact of color change on vehicle value preservation, insurance, etc., and make rational decisions.
Through the structured data and analysis of this article, we hope to help car owners better handle vehicle color changes, not only to meet individual needs, but also to ensure legal compliance.
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