Registration

[froggy]

ok this probally already been posted but i couldnt find it

I just wanna know when registering an import in Queensland... DO they usually check your car? or can i go there with just the papers?

Thanks for the helps ppls

[Oz]

hey froggy

yeah mate you need the car if its the first time the cars going to have rego put on it, they need to see the engine number & VIN chassis number + watch they put the right build date on it .

I had a HR31 that was imported in 95 & the build date was put down as 95 it should of been 89

[jlnewton]

Doesn't matter what type of car it is, import, oz delivered, custom street rod, classic, they are supposed to check the VIN and engine numbers like Oz said, to verify them. Just incase you are trying to be dodgy. . . .

[krawler]

I disagree

Having recently registered a dodgy car, I can confirm that they no longer physically check the VIN etc.

You know why? Some bimbo DOT worker had a bonnet drop on her head while looking under the bonnet and made a WH&S claim.

I shit you not, I got the car phoneworthy, err I mean, roadworthy done and the guy was happier to pass a few questionable things based on the fact they wouldnt check. I went down and sure enough, they dont check

That was registering a non-registered car, although it had been registered in the past. However, they never asked about its previous registration so I doubt it matters whether its fresh into the country or not.

[The Dan]

They have to see the engine number physically if you have changed the engine to a different one but as krawler said, they don't actually require to see it otherwise....that is the job of the roadworthy mechanic.

[jlnewton]

hmmmm, I am just going on the three cars I have registered, that were previously not registered, in the last 15 months and all 3 were thoroughly checked, GTR, GTST, and the mini....... go figure??

[Oz]

oh ok

thats bull sh*t how can they let that slide, it means people can get away with having stolen motors & crap in there cars get rego on them & no one will know thats farked

[The Dan]

I guess ther might be some inconsistencies between transport departments. Of the vehicles I have also registered over this period I have never had one checked by QT. maybe different offices use different practices. Best option would be to contact your local QT department and ask if they need to inspect the vehicle as you are selling it and have no licence to drive it there. Plus you ar an orphan and have just moved from Arabia so have no friends to drive it either. lol

[jezzerrr]

I disagree

Having recently registered a dodgy car, I can confirm that they no longer physically check the VIN etc.

You know why? Some bimbo DOT worker had a bonnet drop on her head while looking under the bonnet and made a WH&S claim.

I shit you not, I got the car phoneworthy, err I mean, roadworthy done and the guy was happier to pass a few questionable things based on the fact they wouldnt check. I went down and sure enough, they dont check

That was registering a non-registered car, although it had been registered in the past. However, they never asked about its previous registration so I doubt it matters whether its fresh into the country or not.

Dude!!! I need that phone number!!! lol does he even want need to see the car? I only have a week and a half left before I have to go through more crap to get my car registered (it's from NSW).