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Old 11-13-2013, 01:38 PM
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Modification Certification Certificate

Just wondering how various countries (or various states in USA) handle modifications that people have done over the years....

Here in NZ if you modify the Engine / Brakes + other changes, then you may be required to undergo a "Modification certificate" - this is important when on-selling the car to any future owner.

(I know that early SVXs were not allowed to be imported into NZ - (eg built in 91/sold in 92) - because they did not meet crash test requirements.

What is required in other countries, when selling a non-standard car.
(also at what point is a car deemed "non standard" ?.
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1995 LSI, Added the following - Gear Firm-Up unit (that I sell) together with Power TCU ROM & Power switch, K&N air filter, SVX side badges (USA type), Rear Deck Blower (JDM type), Side front markers (USA type), Side rear markers (USA type), Middle rear light (USA type), USA OEM Fog Lights fitted into NZ OEM glass (NZ OEM headlights had only reflectors fitted) Full set of yellow (90SH) Polish bushes includes 15 min mod, R1 Concepts drilled/slotted/gold finish rotors & Red covered braided brake lines (both from Dayle at Motorsport warehouse), EBC Redstuff brake pads. Full SVX bra (only used for shows). Koni adjustable inserts fitted inside OEM strut body, Zoom lowering springs (2" lower), OEM headlight washers fitted.
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Old 11-13-2013, 01:52 PM
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Re: Modification Certification Certificate

Here in Quebec Canada if the car is resold in Quebec there is no inspection and no issue at all with modifications. A recent law makes it impossible to license a right hand drive car in Quebec but not the rest of Canada. Existing owners of right hand drive cars are exempt.

If a car is imported from another province or country it must pass a basic safety inspection. Modifications are allowed as long as it does not affect the safety of the vehicle.

Additionally any car imported from another country into Canada must meet Canadian regulations for safety, crash tests etc. and may require modifications to meet these standards. Things such as bumpers, speedometer and lighting are common ones needing to be changed.

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Old 11-13-2013, 03:12 PM
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Re: Modification Certification Certificate

Here in Massachusetts in the states by the rule of the law no modifications to a vehicle other than OEM replacement are allowed. Anything that is not visible or noticeably changed will not draw any attention or give any issues, like upgraded brakes and suspension components. However if there were an accident that caused loss of life and they had to do an investigation and found aftermarket or modified parts it would be very easy for them to blame the accident or failure on the modified parts. There is no certification you can get for different or upgraded parts.

Noticeable items like exhaust or lowering/lifting can cause major issues with our yearly inspections. There are very strict laws on lowering/lifting (no more than a 2" change from OEM) and no modification of the exhaust from OEM is allowed. They do not have a decibel limit or anything for the exhaust, it just states strictly that no modification from OEM is allowed. The exhaust one is very tough to deal with especially in older cars where they rot out due to our winters and the salt used. An OEM SVX exhaust, if you can find it, is over $3000 from the dealer, where I can bend and weld up an exhaust for like $300 which sounds very good but is louder and modified from OEM.

As far as resale goes, there is no certification so there is nothing to worry about. You sell things as they are and that is it.
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