Is it legal to change the colour of your car in Australia?

Yes, and while a wrap is generally considered temporary signage, we’d always recommend notifying the road authority in your state of the colour change.

Yes. Highly reflective wraps, like chrome film, can reflect the sun and dazzle other drivers. They are not permitted.

Vehicle registration data includes key information like year, make, model, doors and colour. If the police scan your plate and the records note your car should be white, when you’ve painted it blue, you may be suspected of using false plates, intercepted and potentially receive a fine for driving an unregistered or incorrectly registered vehicle.

Yes, but your car is likely ‘one’ colour underneath and that is the colour you need to register it as.

No. If your car is still painted in its standard colour on most panels you don’t need to change your information.

Yes. Many companies use complex artwork to turn cars into rolling billboards that advertise their services. Where many colours are used, your car needs to be registered as the colour it ‘predominantly’ is or you may continue to note it as the colour it is under the wrap.

Yes, but keep it tasteful.

Yes, providing it doesn’t dazzle. Use your judgement when describing the base colour for your registration.