RE: Engineers reports

[Terry Rudd]

Kris, In general, engineers reports that you get to keep are certified copies as the original which is kept by the RTA in the State/Territory of issue. The main problem from my experiences is that the reports seems to be only good for the State that it was done in - I don't know how many interstate reg'd and engineered cars I've seen get a rejection list as long as your arm in the ACT, but in the case of NSW cars you can pick up whatever coloured slip it is for roadworthy in Qbn - seen this often which makes you wonder. If it is unregistered you have a real problem as it will require a full inspection and if it's been unreg for some time, you'll get hit for a new plates issue as well - before you buy, I'd pay the RTA for a permit to drive it to a testing station or whatever you have where you are and get it inspected (also costs, around $35-$50 in ACT) so you know what they have a problem with and importantly you can work out what it is going to cost you to get a slip.   The worst thing that you can do in ACT is let your 30+ yo car rego expire, and I imagine it's much the same in other states. At least we don't have to get a RWC to sell the vehicle (presuming this still goes on in Vic)   We don't seem to be much closer to a national standard in this area.   regards Terry -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Kristian Walsham Sent: Sunday, 26 January 2003 10:41 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Engineers reports Hi All,           Just wondering what is written on engineers reports when looking at buying a modified car;   ie;  What to be aware of so i don`t get "tricked";       Does the owner pass on the original and not a photocopy?       If the car is unregistered, is it subject to the same procedure for re-rego for non-engineered cars? etc etc.    Any help would be greatly appreicated.   Thanks,            Kris. --membersozdat------------------------------------------------------- OZDAT Mailing List Please Note:- Send (un)subscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send submissions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] No unauthorised redistribution of this email http://www.ozdat.com/ozdatonline/index.htm http://www.ozdat.com/ozdatonline/listindex.html http://www.mail-archive.com/membersozdat@datascribe.com.au/ --------------------------------------------------------------------- --membersozdat------------------------------------------------------- OZDAT Mailing List Please Note:- Send (un)subscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send submissions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] No unauthorised redistribution of this email http://www.ozdat.com/ozdatonline/index.htm http://www.ozdat.com/ozdatonline/listindex.html http://www.mail-archive.com/membersozdat@datascribe.com.au/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------