Nation Plans to Regulate the Automotive Modification Industry

[Policy Update] The government may introduce new regulations to legalize the automotive modification industry.

Core Development: Ending the Paradox Where Production and Sales Are Legal, But Modifications Are Not

For a long time, China's automotive modification industry has been trapped in a regulatory contradiction: modification parts can be legally manufactured and sold, yet end-user vehicle modifications by owners remain in a legal gray area. Industry estimates suggest this sector holds trillion-yuan-scale potential, but its growth has been stifled by outdated regulations.

Strategic Rationale: Alignment with Global Standards and Activation of the Aftermarket as Key Drivers

As China's automotive industry fully aligns with international standards, the current ambiguous regulatory framework no longer fits the nation’s status as a global automotive powerhouse. Over the past two decades, policy focus has centered on whole-vehicle manufacturing and the transition to new energy vehicles, leaving the personalized aftermarket segment marginalized. Now, clearly delineating boundaries between commercial and private modifications and establishing compliant pathways have become critical to breaking this deadlock.