If your building a cobra in nsw - read this.

[Tenrocca]

Baz, Not sure if Id be "resting my case" based on what Rob went through 6-8 years ago. Not doubting what you have in your letter of course, just would want everyone to err on the side of caution.

Cheers

[sideshow]

i think at the end of the day it depends who u talk to at the rta
like any government run place there is a level of xpertise in them ranging form dummmm assssseesss to sort of smart with enough to get thru a day behind the desk

i had a **** fight getting my mechanics/auto elects licence
and luckily the dum lady wasnt there the day i went back and actually got someone who was willing to sit down and help me get thru this
over the phopne or emailing is not a good idea either i think
go there in person and chat face to face and just keep asking for someone who knows the rules

maybe people on here should write down which rtas are more helpful than others
or which ones have more knowledgable staff than others

[Rob. Smith]

Originally Posted by Tenrocca

Baz, Not sure if Id be "resting my case" based on what Rob went through 6-8 years ago. Not doubting what you have in your letter of course, just would want everyone to err on the side of caution.

Cheers

Tenrocca, things haven't changed much. I know another cobra owner that sweated for 12 months to get his car passed on emissions results...In the end he wrote a letter explaining the cars condition and performance. The RTA couldn't provide a valid excuse for NOT passing the vehicle so they gave him an "extraordinary dispensation" and approved the vehicle for registration.
Go Figure ?

[boss290cobra]

all sounds like fun ,andrew how far are you away from rego
maybe we could go there in numbers,try the standiver tactic cheers darrell

[Tenrocca]

Darrell - aiming at engineering around school hols. Not sure if Ill make it in time, but if I want it registered and back in standard trim by Nats then thats what Ill have to go for I reckon.

Cheers

[boss290cobra]

andrew,who have you got for an engineer

[Tenrocca]

No one lined up officially yet (should get on that!) but am planning to use the same guy Beejay used - Peter - not sure of last name

[Merv and Sharon]

That is different from QLd where we need to have an engineer lined up from the start of the Approval to Build.

Merv

[Rob. Smith]

Originally Posted by Merv and Sharon

That is different from QLd where we need to have an engineer lined up from the start of the Approval to Build.

Merv

Spot on Merv. Getting the engineer to have a look when you start... to when you are ready for rego is the only way to go. It will definately save a lot of grief and prevent a lot of 're-doing' things.

[ollie2906]

Baz, all this postulating about moving a car around without UVP's to me borders on stupidity. No UVP means no CTP insurance and the RTA can say what they like but I am sure if you were unlucky enough to have an accident without a current UVP you can say good bye to copious amounts of money when you get the arse sued off you!!!!! Now a UVP costs you $18 and you can get one without a VIN at any RTA....... so the choice is simple really!!!
Rob

[Merv and Sharon]

Agreed! They have day permits here in QLD and I will be getting one for my QLD Transport inspection in a couple of weeks.

Merv

[WKB]

Merv,
The price Qld Transport quoted me a couple of weeks ago was $20 a day for the permit and $100 CTP insurance which is good for a couple of weeks.
For registration, you get your CTP insurance. Once you have that(which you have to get on the the day of the inspection/registration) I was told by QT I could drive the vehicle to the inspection station, no permit required.

Warren

[Baz]

Originally Posted by ollie2906

Baz, all this postulating about moving a car around without UVP's to me borders on stupidity. No UVP means no CTP insurance and the RTA can say what they like but I am sure if you were unlucky enough to have an accident without a current UVP you can say good bye to copious amounts of money when you get the arse sued off you!!!!! Now a UVP costs you $18 and you can get one without a VIN at any RTA....... so the choice is simple really!!!
Rob

Rob,

I suggest you carefully research the information you put into your Threads before they are published here. No UVP does NOT mean no CTP Insurance. Providing that your complying with the conditions outlined in my original thread, you ARE covered for all things claimable under CTP Insurance as "The Nominal Defendant."

Notwithstanding this, perhaps you can tell me how I can obtain a UVP without having a VIN or Chassis No?

This was the whole purpose of this thread as the written information I have received from Charles Kim, Regulation and Vehicle Management - RTA is quote "To issue a UVP for any vehicle, it must have an identifier - either a VIN or Chassis No." The local Motor Registry has told me the same thing as Charlie Kim.

With this in mind, where did you receive your info that you can get a UVP at any RTA office for $18 without a VIN? I would be really interested to find that out.

I hope that your not suggesting that I should create my own unique chassis No.

[Merv and Sharon]

Thanks Warren. So does that mean when I make my appointment for inspection after next week at QT Maroochydore (also the place of registration and CTP payment, if inspection is fine), I should ask about the day permit? I really don't want to use a trailer again!

Merv