Not that I would want to enter into debate because i don't know all the circumstances BUT
How long from the date of purchase do I have to register the car into my name ?
2 Weeks [14 days]
Not true - maybe if you use the vehicle you have to - but you can return the plates or buy a registered or unregistered vehicle with no obligation to register it. Done so several times myself. Two cars went at least several years before being registered. There's no mechanism to transfer registration of an unroadworthy vehicle. You should fill out the change of ownership certificate and send it back - but they won't charge stamp duty until you register it in your name.
What happens if I dont ?
You aren't registered and you pay a late fee when you do end up registering it.
Not true. There is no requirement to have a car continually registered and no penalty for registering an unregistered vehicle. Its actually cheaper to surrender the registration and get new registration rather than renew it if registration is not possible when it falls due (For example: if the vehicle cannot be roadworthied (because the engine is in bits) then it can't be registered).
But I thought you only paid a late fee when you [b]transferred rego late ?
No, the RTA are assholes and charge you a late fee even though you are applying for new registration.
Not true - have done this on more than a few occasions
What paperwork do I need when I head to the RTA to get my Mini registered ?
-Engineers Certificate
Only if it has been modified from standard (and even then I would suggest only if modified to some considerable degree)
-Application for new registration
-Blueslip
-Greenslip
-Receipt for pur......................
Greenslip = Depends on your age. (25yo, no acco's = $513 through NRMA)
You need to check ALL the possible sources as they all use different discriminators - From my experience the best deal for a 25 YO does not come from the NRMA.
Rego = Approx $213
Stamp duty = 3% of purchase price.
Weighbridge ..................................
What will the engineer check ?
-They will check that it has been complied.
Standard vehicles with compliance plates do not need engineer's certificates.
-VIN number is correct
-Engine number is correct
-Check exhaust dB reading (@ 4000RPM)
-Tyre placard
-Tuning specification placard/sticker.
-Probably other things also, I just didn't notice.
Who the hell does blueslips ?
Ring around some mechanics, lot's of them do blueslips.
Local RTA will provide a list.
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You will need a print out from a weighbridge station with the cars VIN on it, displaying your cars weight.[b]
Not really. They need documentary evidence of your vehicles weight - the vehicle manual would suffice. My inspector was willing to settle for a magazine article.
How long does a blueslip take ? Is it was quick as a pinkslip ?
[b]A while. No. Plan for half a day, to a full day of not having your car
Check what they do. In my experience about an hour is more than enough. They only get a standard fee from the Government (well from you actually but the Gov controlls how much they can demand). They usually don't want to waste time.
Can I get a blueslip and THEN an ................................
Thats all the main stuff I can think of that I wish I'd have known beforehand. Hope it helps in the future!!!
In my experience you need to be really careful where you go for Rego certification in NSW. Go somewhere you know, has been recommended, or is familiar with your vehicle. I have had some real run-arounds with idiots/rip off merchants etc when registering various vehicles. The problem is with private enterprise interpreting Government regulations.
However, there's no rule that says their interpretation is correct.
One shop insisted on an engineers certificate for a perfectly standard Toyota Corolla because it was "too short". Even after I pointed out that his "official" manual was printed some 5 years after my car was built and he was looking at the specs of about the third iteration of the Corolla. After some "discussion" he decided he didn't want to accompany me to the local police station to discuss my decision to not pay him for services not rendered.
This is not the only time I have left without paying. I've even had extensive discussion with the manager of the local RTA office which were only resolved when he was persuaded to get the latest amendment to HIS manual faxed down from head office.
While all the comments by the FAQ writer may be true - for him. It may not be true for you. In my business we have a standard answer for every question. It stars with, "It depends.......".
Unfortunately its up to you to know what it depends on - and to be able to back up your position - if you don't like their rules.
I think that's about 5 cents worth
Cheers
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