What qualifies as a 'major repair' that must be reported during inspection?

A 'major repair' refers to significant alterations or replacements that affect the vehicle's safety, performance, or structural integrity. This may include structural repairs, such as frame changes or serious body work that impacts the rigidity or safety of the vehicle, as well as major mechanical replacements like engine or transmission swaps. These types of repairs are essential for ensuring the vehicle remains safe and compliant with regulations, and they often require thorough inspection to verify that the repairs were executed correctly and do not compromise the vehicle's performance.

The other options tend to involve either cosmetic changes or routine maintenance that do not directly impact the vehicle's safety or structural integrity. Minor cosmetic fixes do not affect the car’s ability to function safely, while routine oil changes and tire replacements are part of regular upkeep rather than major structural or mechanical modifications. Thus, they would not fall under the category of major repairs that need to be reported during an inspection.