Is Your VEP Still Valid After a Minor Accident and Repair?

The Post-Repair Question Every Driver Asks

Let's be honest, a little fender bender or a scrape in the car park happens to everyone. You get your car fixed up in Singapore, and it looks good as new. But if you're someone who drives to Malaysia often, a nagging thought might pop into your head: 'Is my VEP still good after that repair?'

The truth is, it really depends on what kind of repair it was. Here at MyMechanic, we help drivers figure out all the ins and outs of VEP compliance after a repair, making sure a small accident doesn't turn into a huge headache at the border.

When Your VEP Is Generally Unaffected

Good news! For most minor repairs, your VEP status won't change a bit. We're talking about things like:

• Little cosmetic touch-ups. Think dent removal, paint fixes, or polishing out scratches.
• Swapping out parts. If you replace a bumper, side mirror, or lights with identical ones, you're usually fine.
• New tyres. Changing your worn-out tyres has absolutely no impact on your VEP.

Basically, as long as the main stuff that's registered with your VEP—like your car's chassis number, engine number, registration number, and colour—stays the same, you're generally good to go.

When You MUST Take Action

Now, here's when you absolutely *have* to do something. Your VEP can become invalid if the repairs change any of your car's key information. You'll need to update your VEP profile if you've:

Replaced your windscreen.

This is probably the most common one. That VEP RFID tag is designed to break when removed, so you'll need a new one issued and installed.

Changed your car's colour.

If you decided to go for a full respray and changed your car's colour, you'll need to update your VEP to reflect that.

Changed your number plate.

If your number plate got damaged and you got a new one, you guessed it—you need to update those new plate details in the VEP system.

MyMechanic: Your VEP Compliance Partner

Still scratching your head about whether your recent repair affects your VEP? Don't just guess and hope for the best. At MyMechanic, we offer expert VEP consultation services to give you crystal-clear answers and total peace of mind.

• We can take a look at your repair details and tell you straight up if you need a VEP update.
• If an update *is* needed, we'll handle the whole thing for you—from submitting everything online to booking your RFID appointment.
• We make sure your car's data is always perfectly synced with JPJ's records, so your cross-border trips are always smooth sailing.

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