The common car modification that leads to £2,500 fines and revoked insurance

Drivers have been warned against to their vehicle to prevent .

Whilst many drivers enjoy adding accessories to their car to or improve performance, many insurance companies will think twice before covering a .

Nicholas Shaw, Director of Operations at Dayinsure, highlighted the importance of checking that accessories are both and are before fitting them.

He explained: "Not all car modifications will automatically invalidate your car insurance, but those that are undeclared potentially could. This typically includes exhaust modifications, turbos, body kits and more performance enhancements.

"With double (100%) the number of searches for 'custom window tint' in the past three months and searches for 'cherry bomb exhaust' up 83% year-on-year, motorists need to be aware that modifications must still meet safety standards and mustn't interfere with or obstruct the driver of the car."

Whilst there are many ways in which drivers can modify their car that stay within the law, Dayinsure recommended that drivers avoid heavy window tints.

These are used to keep the driver and passengers private when on the move, but can pose a serious risk to occupants and surrounding road users as less light is able to enter the vehicle.

To prevent facing serious fines, drivers should avoid fitting window tints that allow less than 75 percent of light through.

Dayinsure also highlighted that drivers should also be mindful if they wish to fit an uprated exhaust to their car.

Fitting a new exhaust pipe, such as a cherry bomb, can help motorists improve the power output of their vehicle. However, drivers should avoid fitting a system that makes their louder than 72 decibels on any car made since 2016, or 74 for any vehicle produced before then.

Similarly, motorists must make sure they have the same emissions standards as the regular exhaust, such as a catalytic converter, to prevent fines and an MOT failure.

Nicholas warned that drivers who illegally modify their vehicle risk having their insurance invalidated and a significant fine.

He continued: "If modifications are deemed illegal, not only could they invalidate your policy even if you have declared them.

"You could also be hit with a fine as high as £2,500 and three points added to your licence."