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yes that is correct

you have 7 days after you recieve the defect to drive it as you please

then one month after that to drive to and from workshops/vicroads during business hours

then they will suspend your rego and you must have the vehicle towed

All shit...this is what I did not hope for...ok so I got the defect notice like on the 24th of November...the 7 days leisure drive is obviously over, now in a couple of weeks it'll be the 24/12, does this mean after this date I won't be able to clear the defect anymore by way of driving from and to places but instead have to tow it?

I've been trying to call Vicroads all day today and their phones are busy...I'm currently interstate so cannot go there physically...I would really appreciate if someone can please confirm this as I'm now stressing my arse of and worrying that I won't have a car to drive around in...fark fark!!

yes as said a fair few times now.. you wont be able to drive the car after the 1 month period.. id suggest taking it to a workshop asap or get it taken to one where they can get it sorted on your behalf you dont have to personally clear the defect.

yes as said a fair few times now.. you wont be able to drive the car after the 1 month period.. id suggest taking it to a workshop asap or get it taken to one where they can get it sorted on your behalf you dont have to personally clear the defect.

Yeah...I know, but I'm caught up with work in Sydney for the next 2 weeks...do you know of any places that can "help me out on my behalf"? Would appreciate it if you can give me some pointers whether here or via PM.

Thanks.

depends where are u located? anyone will help you out at a cost.. could u get a mate to drop the car off somewhere?

then let the mechanic handle it from there..

if you want pm were ur based can suggest some places.

depends where are u located? anyone will help you out at a cost.. could u get a mate to drop the car off somewhere?

then let the mechanic handle it from there..

if you want pm were ur based can suggest some places.

Thanks mate...PM sent! :(

Well fellas, I've finally cleared my defect...decided to fly back for two days...spent over $2K on genuine parts, labour and a legit RWC and it's now fixed!

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