At CQ Diesel Repairs, we believe that every vehicle has unique needs and specifications, and sometimes, modifications are essential to enhance performance, safety, or compliance. One crucial aspect of these modifications is the installation of Modification Plates – a small but mighty detail that plays a significant role in ensuring the legality and safety of your vehicle on the road.

Understanding Modification Plates:

Modification Plates are a legal requirement for vehicles in Australia that have undergone specific modifications, and they serve as a visual indicator that the vehicle meets the necessary standards and regulations. These plates are issued by certified authorities, like CQ Diesel Repairs, after a thorough inspection and assessment of the modifications made to the vehicle.

Why Do You Need Modification Plates?

1. Legal Compliance: Modification Plates are a legal requirement for certain vehicle alterations. Failing to obtain the necessary plates for your modifications can result in fines or even render your vehicle unroadworthy.

2. Road Safety: Modifications, when not properly accounted for and documented, can pose safety risks. Modification Plates provide assurance that the altered components meet safety standards, ensuring the well-being of the driver, passengers, and others on the road.

3. Insurance Coverage: Some insurance policies may require evidence of compliance with regulations. Having Modification Plates for your vehicle modifications can streamline the insurance process and help you avoid potential issues in case of a claim.

4. Resale Value: When selling or transferring a modified vehicle, having proper documentation, including Modification Plates, enhances the vehicle’s resale value. Prospective buyers or new owners can have confidence in the legality and safety of the modifications.

Our Expertise in Modifications:

• Light Vehicles: Engine installations, transmission substitutions, brake system conversations, body modifications, seating and occupant protection, fuel tank installations, suspension and steering modifications, noise tests, individual approvals, vehicle controls, and vehicle-mounted lifting systems.

• Heavy Vehicles: Engine substitutions, air cleaner installations, turbocharger installations, exhaust system alterations, road speed limiter installations, transmission substitutions, tail shaft alterations, rear axle installations, differential substitutions, front axle installations, suspension substitutions and modifications, brake system relocations and upgrades, chassis alterations, and trailer chassis modifications.