Don't get caught out, lots of mods and upgrades are actually illegal and not suitable for road use. Find out which mods to avoid & which are best for your car.
In this video we look at which car mods are legal and which would be illegal if you'd fitted them to your car? Find out which mods will land you in trouble with the police if you get stopped.
Obviously the law differs from region to region so here are 10 mods which are illegal in most areas.
Please let us know in the comments if your local laws are different or if you've fallen foul of the law through an outlawed car modification or upgrade.
Here are some mods covered in this video and we look at how far you can, why they are illegal and what you can do to prevent yourself being caught out.
1, Lights on vehicles - are neon's legal, what about blue or colored bulbs?
2, Window Tinting - how much of a tint are you permitted to have.
3, Loud Exhaust - what is the law and regulations about exhaust noise for cars
4, Removal of safety equipment - is it legal to remove seatbelts and add harnesses or remove an airbag?
5, Nitrous kits - Are nitrous kits legal to install, and can you use them on the road?
6, Wheels, stretches and camber - What is the law regarding cambered wheels and stretched tires
7, Cat DPF removal - is it legal to remove a DPF or catalyst from your car?
8, Emissions regulations - what is the law about car emissions and which mods are illegal?
9, Fitting non approved parts - what parts can you legally fit to your car, and which ones would be illegal?
10, Invalidating your car insurance - common mistakes made with modified cars can cause your insurance to be invalidated.
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