Four common car modifications that could land you hefty fine and court order
dailystar.co.ukmoney on your motor at times. Now MoneySuperMarket has analysed car modification insurance enquires and revealed the ones likely to invalidate car insurances.
Alloy wheels were the most common car modification in 2021, accounting for every 1 in 7 enquiry (14%).While suspension changes were the second most common car modification (9%), followed by exhaust system changes (8%).So here are the four most popular modifications which could land you a lot of trouble as some could be illegal.Risk: £50-100 fine, 3 penalty points or courtAround 7% of all car modification enquiries to MoneySuperMarket were about window tinting.But tinting your windows more than allowed can result in a £50 to £100 fine, three penalty points or even being reported to court.The front windscreen needs to be 75% tint-free, and the side windows 70% tint-free.Risk: Fine or courtLikewise, MoneySuperMarket recorded over 8% of car insurance enquiries for exhaust system changes.But exhaust systems cannot go over the noise limit of 74 decibels.Again, this can result in a fine or reported to court, as well as making the vehicle more damaging to the environment.Risk: Police interventionSpoilers aren't necessarily illegal.They are popular, with 4% of MoneySuperMarket’s car modification enquiries about adding a spoiler.But if not installed correctly, it can get you into trouble.The spoiler needs to be fastened safely.
If not, the police could have the power to remove the unsafe spoiler.Risk: £1,000-£2,500 fineUsing Nitrous Oxide to boost your motor speed in a gasoline engine is extremely illegal and dangerous.Doing this can increase cylinder pressure, if they are exposed to enough heat, it could cause an explosion and costs for you.Making changes to the engine in.
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