equinoz Posted February 23, 2003 Share Posted February 23, 2003 guys, is it possible to register a car without a compliance plate? cos i just found out that my car got no compliance plate but she got a vin number and street registered and i bought her from a car dealer. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/10924-compliance-plate-questions/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozza150 Posted February 23, 2003 Share Posted February 23, 2003 I'd question the dealer about that one..... There should be a green plate =under the bonnet somewhere and a silver VIN number affixed to the firewall next to the original japanese VIN number (usually on the lip at the back) If a car is not complianced then it has been bought in illegally and if caught the Govt has the right to make you crush your car and then send the evidence report to DOTARS..... Go see the dealer and ask to see the RTA inspection report, Import Approval, and invoice.... they might not show you the invoice but the other one's should be no problem...I hope) Cheers Loz Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/10924-compliance-plate-questions/#findComment-179004 Share on other sites More sharing options...
equinoz Posted February 23, 2003 Author Share Posted February 23, 2003 i got vin number but no compliance plate. and i have renewed my rego last year with no problem at all. unfortunately, the dealer i bought the car from has sold their business to other company and although they are still using the same company name, but they are different owner. i tried to call them today but seems they don't want to know anything about this. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/10924-compliance-plate-questions/#findComment-179108 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ylwgtr Posted February 23, 2003 Share Posted February 23, 2003 If a car is not complianced then it has been bought in illegally and if caught the Govt has the right to make you crush your car and then send the evidence report to DOTARS..... what a load of rubbish! Your car could be a rebodied vehice....pm me the vin...i might be able to tell you from that what the story is...i wouldnt panic Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/10924-compliance-plate-questions/#findComment-179124 Share on other sites More sharing options...
equinoz Posted February 23, 2003 Author Share Posted February 23, 2003 PM sent Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/10924-compliance-plate-questions/#findComment-179693 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ice180 Posted February 23, 2003 Share Posted February 23, 2003 could be a test and evaluation vehicle thats the only way.. but after 12 months they must have a compliance plate fitted otherwise big fine. Been through this with a dodgy company already in Vic who somehow wanted to escape their obligation of fitting the compliance plate after 12 months. you wil be able to renew rego but when it comes to selling - good luck... IS it in Vic, otherwise its be done illegally as ylwgtr says. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/10924-compliance-plate-questions/#findComment-179801 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozza150 Posted February 23, 2003 Share Posted February 23, 2003 re bodied cars is ghosting, and that is illegal.... I posted the stuff about DOTARS ..ice 180, Ylwgtr seems to think what i said was crap....:argue: But it is what i read about when i was researching skyline's before i bought one... I heard there was a big crack down on imports in Vic due to the company being found out... I'd get in contact with DOTARS and have a chat to them about the situation and see if they can offer some advice on what to to.... Loz Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/10924-compliance-plate-questions/#findComment-179820 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtrken Posted February 24, 2003 Share Posted February 24, 2003 Originally posted by Lozza150 re bodied cars is ghosting, and that is illegal.... I posted the stuff about DOTARS ..ice 180, Ylwgtr seems to think what i said was crap....:argue: But it is what i read about when i was researching skyline's before i bought one... Loz Err , not completely true. Rebodied cars is not ghosting if the damaged vehicle and new body has been presented to the relevant authorities. It is done with Commodores and Falcons all the time by a company here in W Aust ( Carrera Autos ) It is illegal to remove the chassis number from one car and insert it in another. equinoz , I wouldn't get too worried , if was bought and lic thru a legit car dealer , there is usually an explanation. I assume you are talking about your R33 and not some older car right ?? Cheers Ken Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/10924-compliance-plate-questions/#findComment-179950 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ylwgtr Posted February 24, 2003 Share Posted February 24, 2003 spot on ken...... a body is another part of a vehicle...and it can be replaced just like an engine can or a door ect....Rebodies are not illegal.....why does eveybody say they are???? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/10924-compliance-plate-questions/#findComment-180090 Share on other sites More sharing options...
equinoz Posted February 24, 2003 Author Share Posted February 24, 2003 thanks guys. i called the previous owner of the dealer i bought the car from, and he told me he forgot to stick the compliance plate and he still got it with him. hope he's telling the truth. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/10924-compliance-plate-questions/#findComment-180114 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ice180 Posted February 24, 2003 Share Posted February 24, 2003 sounds liek complete bullshit in vic it is impossible to get car regoed without compliance plate unless t&e vehicle althoguh with recent events that might not be true. Was it from the country I have heard of some people paying off local staff to look the other way. Not sure how it works in NSW but thought similiar to Vic. forogt to put it on HTF did he get it regoed then? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/10924-compliance-plate-questions/#findComment-180119 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozza150 Posted February 24, 2003 Share Posted February 24, 2003 GTR Ken has the lowdown on how it works.... I read some stuff about how Ghosting is done, and why, but not too much into the actual practise and how it works.... Seemed to me like that COULD have happened... but maybe not Loz Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/10924-compliance-plate-questions/#findComment-180173 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozza150 Posted February 24, 2003 Share Posted February 24, 2003 A re bodied car would still need the (a) complaince plate... wouldnt it? to show that it meets australian standards and is legit right.... because the chassis numbers would not match..... that's what's throwing me off here. I'm unsure whether Imports and Aussie car's come under the same rule... with re bodieing.... Whats the lowdown boyz? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/10924-compliance-plate-questions/#findComment-180196 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ice180 Posted February 24, 2003 Share Posted February 24, 2003 thats what I thought................................ Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/10924-compliance-plate-questions/#findComment-180209 Share on other sites More sharing options...
equinoz Posted February 24, 2003 Author Share Posted February 24, 2003 i've checked with RTA today and all my registration is legit, car is registered, nothing wrong, and when i asked him about the missing compliance plate, he said that's fine as long as your car is registered. but i think i need that bloody compliance plate if i want to sell my car right? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/10924-compliance-plate-questions/#findComment-180478 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozza150 Posted February 24, 2003 Share Posted February 24, 2003 hmmmmm dont know.... i guess not cause one would have needed it to gain (the first) rego. So long as it stays within the pinkslip timeframe, before rego then I guess it might be ok.... Loz Enjoy the R33 GTST Loz:dj: Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/10924-compliance-plate-questions/#findComment-180485 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ice180 Posted February 24, 2003 Share Posted February 24, 2003 correct equinoz 10,000 fine to sell without the compliance plate check the regs on the DOTARS web site. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/10924-compliance-plate-questions/#findComment-180488 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozza150 Posted February 24, 2003 Share Posted February 24, 2003 Ouch.... better do what ice suggests.... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/10924-compliance-plate-questions/#findComment-180491 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ice180 Posted February 24, 2003 Share Posted February 24, 2003 equinoz is not responsible the person who sold him the car is. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/10924-compliance-plate-questions/#findComment-180492 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ice180 Posted February 24, 2003 Share Posted February 24, 2003 SELLING AN IMPORTED VEHICLE If you have followed the procedures outlined in this brochure and the vehicle has met the requirements for import approval and initial registration, there is no restriction under the Act preventing the subsequent sale of an imported vehicle unless conditions have been applied to the Approval. Check with the Registration Authority in your State or Territory for requirements regarding the sale of an imported vehicle. Addresses are at the end of this document. It is an offence to supply to the market (ie to sell for use on a public road) a vehicle that does not meet the ADRs, or is not fitted with a compliance plate, identification plate, used import plate or Personal Import plate and such action may attract a penalty of up 120 penalty points per vehicle. 1 penalty point equals A$ 110 (as at 22/ 1/ 02). Vehicles 15 years or older shall not be fitted with a compliance plate under the Act. You should consult your State or Territory Registering Authority for registration requirements for these vehicles. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/10924-compliance-plate-questions/#findComment-180498 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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