Hiya, I've heard that it is cheaper to register a car that is over 30 years old, initially I thought it was 40 years, any classic enthusiasts out there know the answer for me!
jezz43,
Mar 29, 10:28am
its 40 years, i had a 71 escort panelvan last year, had to pay normal price. if i waited 6 months i would have got it cheaper as it would have been 40 years old
franc123,
Mar 29, 10:28am
You heard wrong, it's 40 years.
pete_iam,
Mar 29, 10:30am
how much cheaper are we talking about!
jezz43,
Mar 29, 10:35am
it was roughly $432 to put my escort on the rd under normal charges, if i waited 6 month it was going to be $119 according to the LTSA over the phone
phillip.weston,
Mar 29, 10:43am
I wish it was 30 years! There are some 1980-1981 cars which are still perfectly usable for comfortable and reliable daily runners - 1971 cars not so much.
pico42,
Mar 29, 11:11am
And they do not need to be licensed continously.
tuttyclan,
Mar 29, 11:20am
40 years.
tuttyclan,
Mar 29, 11:23am
About$111 for 12 months
goose13,
Mar 29, 11:27am
rubbish, I have 69 and use it every day as it has a lot more style than my 2004 vintage,,
mrfxit,
Mar 29, 11:36am
WTF Better read that again
phillip.weston,
Mar 29, 12:31pm
Yes I'm sure there are cars 1971 or earlier which could well be comfortable and reliable enough to be a daily driver, but that number of vehicles is alot less than the ones from 1981 for instance. Things like power steering, disc brakes, fuel injection, 5 speed gearbox, even safety equipment began to come commonplace features in those 10 years.
ladyjet1,
Sep 7, 7:09pm
thanks guys, yes I thought it was 40 years when I first registered my 77, looking at a 78 now and the owner is claiming it's cheaper by half to register - I had my doubts!Cheers
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