Thread: Rego help

Originally Posted by garrycol

No - not the same as Qld. The ACT does not require the RWC before sale - to keep vehicle in rego the RWC must be presented within 4 weeks (maybe 2 weeks not sure). Unlike QLD it is not an offence to sell a registered vehicle without a RWC - if the RWC is not presented the rego is cancelled.

Ok - thanks. Very close to the QLD system though. In fact having the onus on the seller is better IMHO.

Originally Posted by isuzurover

Updated:

NSW - annual Roadworthy
NT - annual Roadworthy
QLD - Seller must obtain RWC (Safety Certificate) prior to sale.
WA - NO Roadworthy ("Over the pits") except for unregistered vehicles or interstate vehicles owned for less than 12 months by the registering party Interstate or overseas vehicle NO Rego sticker
SA - same as WA (except for 12 month rule possibly)
VIC - same as QLD
TAS - same as WA (except for 12 month rule possibly) - also still have rego sticker unlike WA and SA
ACT - similar to QLD - RWC within 4 weeks of sale

All states require RWCs for vehicles deemed defective by transport or police inspectors.

Originally Posted by jsp

Then again it might be pointless trying to figure out where's best to rego it as you have to prove you live in that state anyway dont you?

Some friends of mine from Europe bought a car in WA. The address they gave was the backpackers where they were staying. The woman behind the counter said "there are a lot of vehicles registered to that address"

Many thanks to all of you for taking the time to reply! It does seem to be a nightmare if you're new to this game!
I do wish that I could get a land rover but if I could find a fully equiped one with a similar spec to the bushcampers for 10k-12k then id buy it!

Right, to the rego, unfortunately the seller is not in a position to re-register it as he is out of the country. I was only thinking about changing to a NSW rego because I know some people/friends there that will let me register it to their address and I was also thinking about where/when I sell it on. If I can clear it in SA that might be better if I can A) get it to Adelaide for example (using a unregistered vehicle permit) and B ) find someone/somewhere that I can use the address from. I also have the challenge of proving it but thats a battle for another day.

Is the NSW vehicle blue slip very OTT or is it simple? Im used to Irish and English MOTs that can vary anywhere between a walk in the park and very difficult depending on the tester.

Im also in the process of sorting out the equivalent of my HC (heavy combination) that I'll have to get a test or whatever when i arrive! Not impressed!


P.S. I loved that last comment!
Many thanks again,
Hugh

Originally Posted by HPLP

Many thanks to all of you for taking the time to reply! It does seem to be a nightmare if you're new to this game!
I do wish that I could get a land rover but if I could find a fully equiped one with a similar spec to the bushcampers for 10k-12k then id buy it!

Right, to the rego, unfortunately the seller is not in a position to re-register it as he is out of the country. I was only thinking about changing to a NSW rego because I know some people/friends there that will let me register it to their address and I was also thinking about where/when I sell it on. If I can clear it in SA that might be better if I can A) get it to Adelaide for example (using a unregistered vehicle permit) and B ) find someone/somewhere that I can use the address from. I also have the challenge of proving it but thats a battle for another day.

Is the NSW vehicle blue slip very OTT or is it simple? Im used to Irish and English MOTs that can vary anywhere between a walk in the park and very difficult depending on the tester.

Im also in the process of sorting out the equivalent of my HC (heavy combination) that I'll have to get a test or whatever when i arrive! Not impressed!


P.S. I loved that last comment!
Many thanks again,
Hugh

Never been through a NSW RWC, but in most states the same principle as Irish and English MOTs applies - depends on tester.

In WA (and SA?) the testing is mainly done by the govt, so the testers are all tough.

If the rego has lapsed you will need a RWC whichever state you are registering it in. I hope you have had someone trusted check the vehicle, otherwise it could be $$$$$ to get it through a RWC.

If you have the address of the said vehicle, I would ask the Sydney forum members with mechanical knowledge to veiw the vehicle and to run a knowledgable eye over it, so that you don't get ripped off in yet another internet scam

There should be more than one forum mechanic resident in Sydney that could help you

Originally Posted by HPLP

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Is the NSW vehicle blue slip very OTT or is it simple? Im used to Irish and English MOTs that can vary anywhere between a walk in the park and very difficult depending on the tester.
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NSW Blue slip should be simple as far as roadworthiness goes, assuming the vehicle is roadworthy - a relatively minor check compared to the UK MOT, for example, although it does vary a bit with the inspector. Some of the unexpected things that could fail are torn seat upholstery, cracked windscreen, that sort of stuff. Also, they don't like oil leaks!

However, the ID check is where problems are likely to arise. There need to be no questions on the identity of the vehicle (VIN and engine numbers must match the registration and show no signs of tampering) or your ownership of it. The vehicle must not have been imported as "parts only" or have been a statutory write off. My son has just been through this with a near new car he inherited - should have been dead simple, but took him the best part of a day. Make sure you have all the paperwork - ring the RTA and find out exactly what they need - and make sure you know where the numbers are.

John

If the vehicle is road worthy then no hassles. Some places try to creat work for themselves but normally not a big hassle. The annual inspection can be a pain sometimes.