Thread: Statutory write-off question

Not an expert on this, but some right off`s can be regestered. You need proof of the repairs done to bring it to roadworthy standards, what damaged caused it to be ritten off, proof ownership, Vin Number not Damaged, and check with QLD motor vehicle regulations. Double check the chassie is not a little bit bent.
Just a note on Damaged Vin numbers, should any of it be unreadable, then the vehicle will need to be cleared by Stolen Vehicle`s section of your police force, before getting it regestered.

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As far as Im aware a statutory write off cannot be re-registered anywhere in Australia,the vin numbers get cancelled too.
Water immersion is a statutory write-off so could explain the little damage.
Andrew

If it was written off in NSW then my understanding it is written off forever, everywhere.

Garry

Originally Posted by garrycol

If it was written off in NSW then my understanding it is written off forever, everywhere.

Garry

... generally correct , but not stictly correct

Written-off vehicles < Registration < www.rta.nsw.gov.au


there are a large number of "statutory writeoffs" going through the NSW auctions now which would have been considered to be quite repairable not long ago

suits the insurance companies and the dealers I expect (and puts everybody else's premiums up)

Thanks for that - that is certainly different to the hype that was going on when the new rules came into effect. So it looks like that if you are prepared to jump through a few hoops it is still doable.

Garry

Originally Posted by 87County

Written-off vehicles < Registration < www.rta.nsw.gov.au

Although that page says:

"You must have been the registered operator of the vehicle 28 days prior to it being written-off"

...so I guess that means you can only buy back your own car at auction if you want to repair it, otherwise buying someone else's write off at auction means all you have is a pile of parts

Originally Posted by garrycol

Thanks for that - that is certainly different to the hype that was going on when the new rules came into effect. So it looks like that if you are prepared to jump through a few hoops it is still doable.

Garry

I think FWD (above) has a point

There are two types of Right Off's
One is a Statutory Right Off . To the best of my Knowledge can NOT be re-registered. Even in another state. So no Re-birthing of cars.
Two is a Repairable Right Off. Can be Re-registered. Needs engineers report among other things.
Hope this helps.

Gary