Im looking at a car that hasnt been registered for a few years, can any one tell me the procedure or hassle that i would go through to get it road legal again. Thanks
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Im looking at a car that hasnt been registered for a few years, can any one tell me the procedure or hassle that i would go through to get it road legal again. Thanks
If you can prove ownership and that is has been registered in NZ before probably ok, probably needs re vinning, may not be cheap to do
yup re-vinning required so whack another grand onto the cost .....
then they always find something wrong basicly they want it to be like an as new car .....
and then if they find its had an accident and repair at some stage they will want an engineers report ..... more $$$$$$
What make is it? If it’s a classic then it might be worth it. If it’s a 20 year old jappa then scrap it.
Re-VIN is apparently a nightmare.Quote:
Originally Posted by 2post
Havent done one for many years, think.. the strictest (bastard) WOF-guy you can imagine, (unless its a classic for some reason), always requires new brakes, hoses etc. New seat-belts if faded or no-longer compliant. Walk in to VTNZ, and ask them, sometimes the guys off to one side doing bikes and classics, dont mind a chat ,whereas the counter-people usually quote from the book
Can get fuuuucking expensive, depending on what it is and how old and rooted it is.
In my younger days not that I'm that old now, I use to play with cars alot. The only vehicles now that I would have a crack at re-vining o bringing back to glory are 2dr muscle, classic or vintage cars. It's really not with the drama, heartache or dollars invested unless it's one of the above that will hold its value.
Basically you take your dereg car to vtnz or an outfit that has the authority to register a motor vehicle.
They go over it with a fine tooth comb especially if it older then 20 years. Anything wrong gets marked down, to go any further all items must be fixed. Once fixed you pass compliance which gives you a wof. That last time I checked was 400 to 500 bucks? Cant remember.
Then you go for the registration part which I around another 500 bucks. Believe me, if its an old vehicle they will start inventing problems with it. Not worth the hassle unless it's a special vehicle.
Ok guys, its a 81 landcruiser, so i will go to vtnz when they open and ask. Probably not worth it but its in pretty good condition Thanks for the replies.
What model those old cruises are worth saving
That's something I might consider saving BUT in one word RUST. If it has any hidden rust they will find it and you will need to be welded and certified.Quote:
Originally Posted by Martin358
It would have to be in real good condition and cheap.
Join the vintage car club and put it thru their guys! It’s nearly Old enough to qualify!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Martin358
I take back my 20year old jappa comment. Its worth saving if poss
There’s no such thing as a Classic Jap Car!!!!:D
Except the first ones, made from American beer cans!!
The Nissan 240z is considered a classic by some, it’s the only “original” design ie; not a copy of other makes. I don’t want to start something though.Quote:
Originally Posted by Maca49
78 landcruiser on trade me (work a read actually if you want a laugh) $10K I'd be looking closely into the costs and it would have to be immaculate and very few kms. The extras (sunroof diff locks etc) could sway things on way or the other though.
Come on man give us some details :thumbsup:
Old Celica GT are mint too.Quote:
Originally Posted by 2post
professional spooker
The original 240z I first saw at the Winter Show in Wellington, the late 60s? Was tipped up slightly, in burnt orange, of course. Looked amazing. I remember my first drive in one, 100 mph out passed the Masterton rubbish dump and into to right hander, I thought is wouldn’t make it, it shuddered and shook, but we came out the other side, just! Yep close to classicQuote:
Originally Posted by 2post
Anything better than a Lada, Russian!!:DQuote:
Originally Posted by Russian 22.
Lada niva are fine 4x4's! But yes. Russian cars were never good.Quote:
Originally Posted by Maca49
professional spooker
Some cars in particular you cannot get new and if you really want one then an old one is the way to go. But if you found a really good de reg one and you can also find a shitter reg one, (depending on why its a shitter) it could also be worth using the de reg one to make the shitter into a not a shitter anymore....
I would use Suzuki SJ413 as an example. If that was the car that filled you rneets you cannot register a new one here (Suzuki Farmworker) as they dont meet the new standards required for new cars. (They have barely changed anything since they first come out. So if you want one you need to buy and old still rego'd one and do it up.
I have a pretty original 1980 one and wolf time can be tough.Quote:
Originally Posted by 300CALMAN
From experience would avoid vtnz had problems revinning a bike a few years ago.
Have also had them pick the shit out of my cruiser will not go back.
Considering putting discs on the front as the drums struggle with the brake test.
They will target rust.
I did a full panel and paint 9 years ago and the odd blister they get.
But if a goodie and it is what you want to for it.
The cost of owning old vehicles is part of the deal.
Not a bad idea to sit on it until a classic as rego cheaper.
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This is mine.Quote:
Originally Posted by Martin358
I reckon they are neat.
But that is me.
You tell the minister of finance it is an investment. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...d8f72504ca.jpg
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It starts at,$300 and goes up from there
They are non compliant because they lack training wheels (abs, air bags, seatbelt pre tensioners etc) Im a fan of em :)Quote:
Originally Posted by timattalon
I've got a 1980 diesel flat deck landcruiser if anyone's looking for a restoration project. Unregistered.
Younger bro swears by them.....Saw this one recently.....never be registered again but dam it looks like fun,Quote:
Originally Posted by 40mm
So cool, I got to play with a rusty one once..... no exhaust, nearly zero brakes and it had been rolled at least once properly so no windows either and all the pillars were on the piss big time. still was a fun litttle tractor.Quote:
Originally Posted by timattalon
The reason the farmworkers stll sell OK is - They are the same price as a new Quad / ATV. Yet they have doors, windows, gearbox and a heater.......Now that they are sold as farm vehicles only there are variants that were not available for the road too..Only downside is even if it is "offroad only" and purchased for "on the farm" the NZTA wont let them be registered as a farm vehicle as it is a "passenger vehicle" Bloody paper pushers cant see past their paper and into the real world.....https://agrihq.co.nz/topic/people-an...topped-at-gate Good looking ute though.Quote:
Originally Posted by 40mm
One of my neighbors had his landcruiser registered as a tractor. Drove it to Rotorua regularly.
that's just so retarded.Quote:
Originally Posted by timattalon
It is still been done mate has an XR 8 Falcon registered "A" I think.Quote:
Originally Posted by Brian
Might be an urban myth apparently you dont want to get parking tickets in town.