Is it permitted to make changes in the vehicle’s design or type?
- The Owner of the vehicle is permitted to make changes in it as he pleases.
- Yes, but provided that the owner of the vehicle notifies about it in advance and in writing to the vehicle’s manufacturer or agency.
- Yes, but only if the change is made by a licensed garage.
- Correct answer: Yes, but only with a written pre-approval of the Licensing Authority.
Why this is the answer
The correct answer in the official bank: Yes, but only with a written pre-approval of the Licensing Authority.
Changing a vehicle's design or type affects its safety and the details recorded in its licence, so the Licensing Authority must approve it in writing beforehand. Having the work done by a licensed garage does not replace this approval, and notifying the manufacturer or agency is not enough either. The owner cannot simply modify the vehicle as he pleases.