mini_fanatic wrote:
Thanks very much for the replies.
I'm not yet a VMCi member, but if I join I would be a junior member (16 years) My question is, can a car be put on club registration through my membership in my name, or is it like usual rego and the car has to be in an older person's name. If yes to the latter, can the car be registered in someone else's name (ie. Dad's) but through my membership?
Sorry, I hope that makes sense. Just trying to work out whether it would be better for dad to become a member rather than myself.
Thanks, Evan.
Evan, you'll need to ask that question of Vicroads rather than the wider Mini Community. However, my understanding is that you can only have a car registered in your name at the age of 17 or older.
This question arose some years ago when my son bought a car well before his 18th birthday and was keen to hone his driving skills in it rather than in my old clunkers. We were able to transfer the registration to his name and I vaguely recall the age of 17+ being quoted at me.
I'd be surprised if the Club Permit System was any different. Vicroads are not being very forthcoming with information specific to the Logbook Scheme, I suspect that they're still making some of it up at this stage anyway. In any case what is clear is that the Permit Holder is the person who must be a financial Member of the sponsoring Club.
Why not join both of you up anyway? You'll gain valuable knowledge from lots of people who've made all the Mini mistakes before and aren't shy about sharing the experience. Dad might even get enthused and get into Minis in a big way with you.!
Cheers, Pottsy (VMCi Permits Registrar)