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Hey everyone i have recently moved to Biggera Waters on the gold coast. Just got a few questions.

1. Has anyone transferred NSW rego over to QLD? im curious as to the price procedure in getting a car registered in this state? My rego runs out 18th of next month so would it be easier to just register it as a new car after it expires? If no one knows much about this ill just ring QT but im online now so i thought id post the question.

2. Could anyone reccomend a good panel beater/ painter in the goldcoast area where they have had work done, my first day here my car was reversed into in a car park which really sucked.

3. IS anyone or does anyone know someone in the gold coast area know of a person looking for a non turbo skyline? Since moving to QLD i have gained my open license due to the different laws and am looking to upgrade to a turbo car.

Thanks in advance for any info that people can provide.

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Hey mate,

1) would recommend just transferring rego, as it's a little easier. If you register as a new car, transport people sometimes come on look over the car, etc.

To transfer rego, you just basically have to get a RWC, go to a department of transport and transfer rego.

Registering as a new car, you have to get rwc as well, go to dept of transport, but they may want to check over your car. only difference

2) no idea about gold coast pannel beaters, sorry

3) chuck your n/a skyline up for sale. should get a few looks due to the new laws, and they seem to be keeping their prices really well.

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you will have to check with the shop whether they can do a rwc. not all shops do it

it's a semi comprehensive check of the car. the basics, tyres, electrics, lights, brakes etc. there are a few places in bris that i could recommend, but not really familiar with coast mechanics.

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hey mate

welcome to QLD and to SAU =]

if you need a RWC done, my bf does them in southport he can do one for you no probs =] PM me for info

if you need any mechanical done my bf knows his shit =]

coast panel beaters, im getting my car done at madhatter Panel & Paint Ph 0412047620

havn't had any experiences with them as yet but i have seen their work, which is awesome and their prices are great also =]

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Hey m8 if your looking for a good panel beater / spray shop down the southern end of the gold coast check out Currrumbin Paint and Panel they have won many awards for the paint jobs and i used to work for them would have to rate them as one of the best on the gold coast

Ryan

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for panel shops nearby biggera waters try wells smash repairs on brisbane rd labrador, otherwise viper smash repairs, also on brisbane rd labrador, unsure of numbers or exact addys, but both are listed under those names in the white pages, hope that helps

for reasonable price an good quality work viper would prob be best value :P

otherwise if its fibreglassin work bein required, shoot us a pm my housemate does minor jobs, has just finished doin a repair job on a VN commodore Group A bodykit, front rear an spolier ;)

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