diff --git a/app/__init__.py b/app/__init__.py
index 45d261b..bd9992f 100644
--- a/app/__init__.py
+++ b/app/__init__.py
@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ def _migrate_db(app):
     conn.close()
 
     with app.app_context():
-        engine = db.get_engine()
+        engine = db.engine
         if "motor_vehicle_id" not in columns:
             with engine.connect() as conn:
                 conn.execute(sa.text(