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    Section 52 of The Motor Vehicles Act 1988: What Can Be Modified in A Vehicle?

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    The section 52 of the Motor Vehicles Act 1988 outlines restrictions on altering motor vehicles in a way that varies the specifications contained in the vehicle's registration certificate. However, some modifications are allowed, including changing the vehicle's color, adding minor accessories like door protectors or decals, upgrading to different tire sizes as specified by the manufacturer for different variants of the same vehicle model, and changing the engine with prior permission from the Regional Transport Office. The court has said any change that modifies the basic structure listed on the registration certificate violates traffic laws, but parts like tires, brakes, suspensions and accessories can be upgraded.

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    The section 52 of the Motor Vehicles Act 1988 outlines restrictions on altering motor vehicles in a way that varies the specifications contained in the vehicle's registration certificate. However, some modifications are allowed, including changing the vehicle's color, adding minor accessories like door protectors or decals, upgrading to different tire sizes as specified by the manufacturer for different variants of the same vehicle model, and changing the engine with prior permission from the Regional Transport Office. The court has said any change that modifies the basic structure listed on the registration certificate violates traffic laws, but parts like tires, brakes, suspensions and accessories can be upgraded.

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    The section 52 of the Motor Vehicles Act 1988 outlines restrictions on altering motor vehicles in a way that varies the specifications contained in the vehicle's registration certificate. However, some modifications are allowed, including changing the vehicle's color, adding minor accessories like door protectors or decals, upgrading to different tire sizes as specified by the manufacturer for different variants of the same vehicle model, and changing the engine with prior permission from the Regional Transport Office. The court has said any change that modifies the basic structure listed on the registration certificate violates traffic laws, but parts like tires, brakes, suspensions and accessories can be upgraded.

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    The section 52 of the Motor Vehicles Act 1988 outlines restrictions on altering motor vehicles in a way that varies the specifications contained in the vehicle's registration certificate. However, some modifications are allowed, including changing the vehicle's color, adding minor accessories like door protectors or decals, upgrading to different tire sizes as specified by the manufacturer for different variants of the same vehicle model, and changing the engine with prior permission from the Regional Transport Office. The court has said any change that modifies the basic structure listed on the registration certificate violates traffic laws, but parts like tires, brakes, suspensions and accessories can be upgraded.

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    The section 52 of the Motor Vehicles Act 1988 notifies about the

    alterations in motor vehicles. Here is what it reads-


    “No owner of a motor vehicle shall so alter the vehicle that the
    particulars contained in the certificate of registration are at variance
    with those originally specified by the manufacturer: Provided that
    where the owner of a motor vehicle makes modification of the engine,
    or any part thereof, of a vehicle for facilitating its operation by different
    type of fuel or source of energy including battery, compressed natural
    gas, solar power, liquid petroleum gas or any other fuel or source of
    energy, by fitment of a conversion kit, such modification shall be
    carried out subject to such conditions as may be prescribed: Provided
    further that the Central Government may prescribe specifications,
    conditions for approval, retrofitment and other related matters for such
    conversion kits: Provided also that the Central Government may grant
    exemption for alteration of vehicles in a manner other than specified
    above, for any specific purpose.”

    However, there are some changes you can do in your vehicles, as the
    court said that the primary focus of section 52(1) is not to alter the
    original specifications by the manufacturer.

    What can be modified in a vehicle?


    While this can have wide ramifications for the car
    modification/accessories industry, owners of the vehicle need not
    worry much. Here’s what can be changed in a vehicle –
    1) You can change the colour of the vehicle as the SC has said that
    changing the color of the vehicle depending on the customer’s will not
    deter a vehicle from getting registered.
    2) Minor fitments that door protectors, decals, rain guard can be
    added.
    3) One can change the tyres in affordable cars as the manufacturers
    usually offer different spec tyres for base and top variant. (E.g.) Maruti
    Suzuki Swift Lxi comes with 160 section tyre while the Zxi comes with
    a 180 section tyre. So a Lxi owner can opt for 180 section tyre, as the
    vehicle is the same.
    4) The engine can be changed, but it requires prior permission from
    the RTO. If the protocols are not followed, the vehicle’s registration
    can be cancelled.

    The court said that any change in its basic structure, mentioned on its
    registration certificate, is a violation of the traffic laws as per the amendment
    in the Motors Vehicles Act.

    Giving its verdict, as reported in Financial Express, a bench comprising


    Justices Arun Mishra and Vineet Saran said: "No vehicle can be altered so as
    to change original specification made by a manufacturer. Such particulars
    cannot be altered which have been specified by the manufacturer for the
    purpose of entry in the certificate of registration.

    Parts can be changed

    Better Tyres
    Chain Tensioners
    Wraps
    Comfortable seats
    Upgraded handles
    Better brakes
    Touring accessories
    After-market suspensions
    Quick Shifters
    After market air-filters

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