Only Government Approved Car Modifications In India!

Every car enthusiast dreams of modifying their car either for performance or design. Such modifications to your car can get you in legal trouble, but there are a few exceptions. Here’s a list of 5 car modifications you can do that are legal!
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1. Tyres, Wheels And Suspension – Legal Car Modifications

One of the most common modifications people do is related to the wheels and tyres. While some modify wheels and tyres for looks, a few others do it for better functionality. But yes, modifying your wheels and tyres is legal to some extent. As long as the wheels and tyres don’t protrude from the car’s body, it is completely legal. Tyres are one of the most important parts of your vehicle, and if you are swapping your old ones with better rubber, it will only improve the performance, comfort, and even handling of your vehicle.  Moreover, modifying the car’s suspension within manufacturer specs is also legal. So if your car has very stiff or very soft suspension, you can modify it for better ride quality and comfort. There are many aftermarket brands that offer suspension fitment kits for specific models to improve comfort or handling. 

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2. Paint And Body Wraps

Another common modification is painting or wrapping your car. So, what’s legal and what’s not? Well, if you are doing a complete paint job on your car, which does not match your existing exterior paint, you have to get an RTO approval. Moreover, the new exterior colour should also be mentioned on your RC (Registration Certificate). However, if you simply want to repaint the car in the same colour as mentioned in the RC, it is legal.  When it comes to body wraps, it is completely legal and does not require an RTO approval. 

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3. Lighting – Legal Car Modifications

Many people like adding extra lights to their cars, mostly for functionality. However, some people add lights for looks. In both cases, it is legal to install extra lights as long as they comply with the brightness and colour rules and regulations. Also noteworthy is that the lights installed should not blind other drivers on the road. Moreover, it’s illegal to install more than four headlights. If you are replacing halogen bulbs in headlights with white LED bulbs, it is important that they match the manufacturer’s specifications and fit within the car’s original headlight housing. 

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4. Interior 

On the inside, there are a plethora of modifications that you can make. Installing new infotainment systems, new seats, and steering wheels is legal as long as these mods don’t interfere with the car’s safety system, like airbags or seatbelts. What’s also legal is installing or upgrading music systems as long as they do not cause trouble to other road users. 

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5. Exhaust – Legal Car Modifications

Now, many of you might have been told that modifying your exhaust is illegal. Well, it’s actually false. You can actually upgrade or modify your exhaust as long as the sound is under 80 decibels. However, if the sound exceeds 80 decibels, it is illegal, and the police can penalise you. 

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So, which of these legal car modifications would you do?