Buying a Car From Interstate?

[Justin Holden]

Hey Team

I am currently looking for a Civic VTI-R, VTI or SIR in EF, EG or EK

I am wondering is it hard to purchase a car from Interstate then have it registered for NSW

As I am from New Zealand I have not been through the process in Austrilia before

Any help would be awesome

Cheers

Justin

[xenonkuraz]

Hello Justin.

The process is quite easy. I've done it myself a couple times in the past and just recently acquired a vehicle from NSW to be registered in Vic.

I don't know the exact procedure that is required by the NSW RTA but for Victoria all I have to provide are purchase receipts, a certificate of roadworthiness and pay for stamp duty and registration.

[Justin Holden]

Hey Xenon (nice name mega blaster 2 was my fave games for ages)

Thanks for the advise

So it can be done

Dio you think I am dreaming for looking for a Vtec EF, EG or EK for 7.5-8K?

[Zilli]

in order to bring a car from interstate you obviously need to get it to NSW, whether you drive it (if its registered) or shipped over by truck etc. The process of registering in NSW is you need to get a Blue Slip from a registered engineering station. The Blue slipp will run a fine tooth comb over the car for roadworthiness to NSW standards, and also acts as an identification process where they record the VIN/Chassis, engine number etc.

Its a tough process at times so you need to know what you are getting yourself into when purchasing the car.

Once you have the Blue Slip its then a process of getting a Green Slip then registering the car.

[Justin Holden]

Hi Zilli

Thank-you for you clear concise answer to my question

With regards to Japanese imports if the car has been registered in another State does that mean it can get registration in another State?

Also if the vechile has been modified and has require an engineers cert will I be requiring a new cert for the State that I reside in?

[Zilli]

it's not very black and white for certain regulations.

I know that sometimes in QLD they are a bit more laxed with imports and mods... whereas NSW is the "squeeze your nuts" state...

i recommend you really do your research thoroughly... plus there are people here that know heaps more about the intricacies.

But short answer, just because its been registered in another state doesnt mean you can register in NSW

[Justin Holden]

Ok cheers for the advise

I wish it was easy like New Zealand :)

I will make sure I under take due dilligence before partiing with hard earned coin

[Zilli]

good stuff! and welcome to the site!

[Justin Holden]

Cheers for all the help

Hopfully can get a car sorted shortly and can partake in some events

Can't wait to get involved in some entry level motorsport again

[xenonkuraz]

To answer your question regarding engineering certificate:

If the car has had work done to it and the work was certified to that state's standards, then when you bring the car over to another state you will not be required to get it checked again.

[Justin Holden]

Wicked guys thanks so much for all the advise and help

Now to find and buy the car I am lookin for could be the hard part