Howdy,
Whats the deal these days? Does the car need to have a safety cert (RWC) before its sold? Can the seller get the car inspected, then the buyer fix the problems with the car and then get a Safety Cert?

What forms need to be signed etc?

rwc is needed before you transfer rego over, you can sell the car without a rwc if the car is unregistered, however, if you want to re-register it, the person at qld transport will need a rwc before he/she can do anything

Just bought a car a few months back

If registered the car needs a saftey certificate, prolly cost around $80 to get done. They can request what ever they want , and you can denie whatever you want :P

Usual request would be to get a RACQ inspection, which really, is a waste of time but people do it regardless. RACQ will come to your house, and inspect the car there, so they dont have to take it.

Based on that, you both can negotiate the price.
Always remember, its your car, if they dont like it or the price, they can go elsewhere :)

My limited understanding is that you MUST display the RWC beside the 'For Sale' sign in your car, otherwise you can be fined.

I have recently seen several cars with RWC displayed beside their for sale signs.

$50 for a legit rwc,
$80 for a 3 min dodgy one.

My limited understanding is that you MUST display the RWC beside the 'For Sale' sign in your car, otherwise you can be fined.

s*** that's new to me.


last edited by Booyah at 20:55:26 20/Jun/05

My limited understanding is that you MUST display the RWC beside the 'For Sale' sign in your car, otherwise you can be fined.

yes only if you have the Rwc as part of the advertisement, otherwise no you don't have to.

last edited by Suhaib at 21:03:55 20/Jun/05

Alrighty, so where do I pickup one of these dodgy ones.
Spent 50bucs today on the inspection. This fella wants me to spend 350 on new front shockies. Not happy.

If you want to sell your car you need this:

The correct information on the car.
Compliance plates.
Road worthy certificate.
Not overpriced, cars with high k's are often overpriced.
Full service history.
Still 6 months rego on the car is handy, less than that it lowers the value of the car.
If you don't have a full service history it also lowers the value of the car.
Make sure you let the buyer know that the car is not under finance, or if it has been that it has been fully repaid / sorted out.

what typa car?

if its a lancer then ill buy it

Alrighty, so where do I pickup one of these dodgy ones.

haha good luck buddy, very hard to get.


tell you what though, there is a guy that does mobile rwc's.... now in order to do a proper one, you need to put it up on a hoist...


but see how you go... 0411100659.

see how you go, and get back to me.

Trust suhaib to know all the dodgy mechanics for his dune buggies.

If you want to sell your car you need this:
The correct information on the car.
Compliance plates.
Road worthy certificate.
Not overpriced, cars with high k's are often overpriced.
Full service history.
Still 6 months rego on the car is handy, less than that it lowers the value of the car.
If you don't have a full service history it also lowers the value of the car.
Make sure you let the buyer know that the car is not under finance, or if it has been that it has been fully repaid / sorted out.

haha your noobness makes me laugh.

Compliance? no you don't need it to sell it. you can get it complainced later on down the track if need be.

as mentioned above rwc, also don't need it, but it would help if you're selling it to a newbie, as they'd be thinking whats wrong with this car, why doesn' it have rwc/rego, and then they start asking questions.

rego, same deal ^^

just shutup

the rest is just zubzub talk.

GLA Postal Service?

you serious? oh s***, thats my habibz 'postal' service :P


hmm dunno, he had it on the side of his van, so i just took the number down.

what car is this?

yes only if you have the Rwc as part of the advertisement, otherwise no you don't have to.

I believe this to be wrong. Either way I'd check yourself because it is a $320 fine.

fpot i've sold more cars than your mum.


you need a rwc showing only if you say 'rwc' on the little piece of paper on your window etc.

by selling the car in a registered condition, you are saying that its road worthy hence by selling any car that still has its plates on you will have to get the blue slip

http://www.transport.qld.gov.au/qt/LTASinfo.nsf/index/vehicles_buying_selling

What vehicles must have a safety certificate?
In Queensland you must obtain and display a safety certificate on any registered light vehicle from the moment it is for sale. Vehicles include cars, motorbikes, caravans, trailers (0.75-3.5 tonne ATM) and any other vehicles up to 4.5 tonnes GVM.

When can vehicles be sold without a safety certificate?
The only time vehicles do not require a certificate is when they are unregistered or when they are traded to or between licensed motor dealers. Vehicles can still be sold for parts or restoration, but they must be de-registered before being offered for sale.

what sort of car are you selling doode?

From the QLD Dept.Transport website:

Buying/selling checklist

Print these checklists and use them when buying or selling a used vehicle.

Buyer's checklist

 The vehicle has a safety certificate.

 The safety certificate is displayed on the vehicle.

 The certificate identifies the issuing approved inspection
station.

 The certificate has not expired.

 Independent mechanic has inspected vehicle.

Seller's checklist

 Contact a approved inspection station to arrange inspection.

 Obtain a safety certificate.

 The certificate identifies the issuing approved inspection
station.

 The certificate is displayed correctly on the vehicle for sale.

 The certificate has not expired.

A little bit more on it:

Selling a vehicle?
If you are selling a registered vehicle, you will need to obtain and display a safety certificate from the time you offer the vehicle for sale.

Contact an Approved Inspection Station to arrange an inspection. Fees for inspections are paid directly to the station.

Once you have a certificate, which identifies the Approved Inspection Station that issued it, you must display it on the vehicle from the time the vehicle is offered for sale. Click here for a seller's checklist.

If you fail to display a safety certificate on the vehicle from the time of sale you will receive an on-the-spot fine of $A375.

Displaying safety certificates
Safety certificates must be displayed in a very obvious place, for example:

Motorbike - front forks or guard.
Car - windscreen or window.
Trailer - draw-bar.

last edited by mission at 10:27:32 21/Jun/05

last edited by mission at 10:28:47 21/Jun/05

im in the hunt for a car :)

What vehicles must have a safety certificate?
In Queensland you must obtain and display a safety certificate on any registered light vehicle from the moment it is for sale. Vehicles include cars, motorbikes, caravans, trailers (0.75-3.5 tonne ATM) and any other vehicles up to 4.5 tonnes GVM.

When can vehicles be sold without a safety certificate?
The only time vehicles do not require a certificate is when they are unregistered or when they are traded to or between licensed motor dealers. Vehicles can still be sold for parts or restoration, but they must be de-registered before being offered for sale.

wow right again suhaib well done!

shutup fag, asif follow these stupid laws anyways. fpot let me sell you a car... so can make $2k off you and sell you a really s*** car c***.

what sort of car are you selling doode?

Selling an 87 Astra, you can find it on Ebay if you wanna take a look. RWC sucks ass. Its a good car and wouldn't even know that it needs new shockies. This fella just wants my money. Not keen on spending 350bucs on new shockies. Id rather sell it unregistered.

last edited by Excruci@ting at 18:31:39 21/Jun/05

If you are after an independant rwc assessment get racq to do it. since they don't have an alterior motive to failing you. Unless they just don't like you. Or otherwise go dodgy. As I understand it the mobile mech suhaib mentioned above does a good job.

auto or manual

If you are buying definately get the car checked out by someone like RACQ.

Its like $120, and if you are spending the big blings its worth it to know. Gives you a bit of bargaining power too. They don't check engines very well, but they'll tell you things you'd never look at (or couldn't) on a normal tyre kicking mission.

I got my car inspected and luckily everything was minor. s*** like battery has limited life, hoses needed replacing, wipers needed replacing and barely legal tyres. Pretty much spot on, as i've had to replace all those since i bought it.

They'll also be able to tell you if its had a major accident history (in case the seller isn't all that honest).

nah im selling. auto.

I can't find it on ebay.
Link?
I'm in the market for a small auto.

can't you drive a stick or something?

Well I didn't say it was for me.
And anyway I prefer autos.
And anyway does Worked Corolla with a modified Celica 5spd and a twin-throat carb say enough?

Worked Corolla with a modified Celica 5spd and a twin-throat carb say enough?

Its screams Homosexual.

And can you back up your claims there gregory.cx
I see no reason to believe that my car says homosexual
In fact, unless my car was a pink Barina, i wouldn't say there are too many cars out there that do say homosexual.
Frankly you are quite immature. Grow up or get off these forums. Not everything needs a brain explosion comment from you.

fpot let me sell you a car... so can make $2k off you and sell you a really s*** car c***.

I'd rather just sleep with your mum 2000 times.

like my mum would sleep with a cornbread like you, she's happily married LOL.

lol s*** small world aye suhaib, i see you have met my dad :P

I can't find it on ebay.
Link?
I'm in the market for a small auto.

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4556510505&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMESE%3AIT&rd=1

Q: I just wanted to say that the 6x9 speakers in the front look fantastic. Who ever you got to install them must be a real pro! They must sound great.
21-Jun-05
A: Thanks John.

haha

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