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LiLBuggaH Slammed & Awesome Dubber

98 posts · joined Jun 2009 ·

#989041
hey guys and gals,

Im getting married in the hunter valley next year and I am after a Purple kombi or bug.
any help would be great, not really interested in the hiring companies id prefer a vw nut and pay them.

Cheers for any help
LiL72Bugger

pfillery Insano Dub Head

734 posts · joined Dec 2011 ·

#989079
Not sure about nsw but in qld its illegal unless you are a registered hire/limo licenced company.

HappyDaze Superannuated

2,887 posts · joined Jun 2009 ·

#989082
Probably is illegal in NSW........almost everything else is.🙄
I'd rather wear a Beetle out by racing it than by polishing it!

gordysbeetle Seriously Crusin Dubber

125 posts · joined Jun 2011 ·

#989084
you can get away with it by being invited to the wedding. we used to do it with Harleys.

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#989085
I suggest that you use this listing

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=104700&page=1#pid982182
I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true


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kathawkephotos Seriously Crusin Dubber

112 posts · joined Mar 2013 ·

#989098
Yeah i think theres a bit of a grey-area from what i've been told.. If it's just "a friend lending you their car" or if they're invited on the guest list it's alright.
I don't see a problem so long as you know where everyone stands regarding cost/ if something happens (e.g.; agreeing on not being liable etc)...
Current daily: 67' squareback / previous daily: 71' squareback 😏 / project: 61' "secret" 😉

pfillery Insano Dub Head

734 posts · joined Dec 2011 ·

#989100
My sister in law rang a few car clubs wanting something for her wedding. She was told the same each time. Nobody even willing to do it unofficially. Apparently in qld you can't just be invited, you actually have to be immediate family. Even if you don't charge any money for it you can still be done, and let's face it, wedding pics are perfect evidence.

Some family friends with a classic jag offered but looked into it and were told its a no no.

Lucky Phil Wolfsburg Wizard

480 posts · joined Aug 2010 ·

#989253
Go the fun police!

DieHard1963Fan Slammed & Awesome Dubber

75 posts · joined Oct 2011 ·

#989286
Does anyone know if the legalities are any different if the car is being used strictly for photos and not transportation?
Call stockers boring if you want, but VW sure sold a lot of them that way

bajachris88 The international telephone dialing code for Antarctica is 6

6,661 posts · joined Apr 2005 ·

#989292
DieHard1963Fan wrote:Does anyone know if the legalities are any different if the car is being used strictly for photos and not transportation?
I suggest you call the motor transport department for your state, whom issues the limosine plates / permits etc as to where the line is drawn.
(ô_!_/ô) (ô_!_/ô)
69' baja: kombi box, thing spindles, irs, disc front, type 3 rear drums, 2 inch lift kit, 31x10 rears. 👍
New engine in process: 94mm p&bs, 74mm C/w chomol Crank, 35.5x39 SP heads, turbo. Wierd combo, hopeful torque monsta!

68BUS Wolfsburg Wizard

485 posts · joined Jul 2011 ·

#989296
LiLBuggaH wrote:hey guys and gals,

Im getting married in the hunter valley next year and I am after a Purple kombi or bug.
any help would be great, not really interested in the hiring companies id prefer a vw nut and pay them.

Cheers for any help
Give Dub Driver (Judy) a call. She is a registered wedding bus that is Purple.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Dub-Driver/168552606861
1966 Aussie 11 Window

pfillery Insano Dub Head

734 posts · joined Dec 2011 ·

#989362
DieHard1963Fan wrote:Does anyone know if the legalities are any different if the car is being used strictly for photos and not transportation?
Photos are ok as far as I'm aware. As long as the car owner isn't paid any fee (not even unofficially to cover petrol). It's just transport that is the issue. Our friends with the jag were going to get the limo permits but the cost of the licence is phenomenal as is the public liability and the car has to go over the pits every year (not something every classic owner wants done) so they gave it a miss.

It explains why the places that do it want $500 to drive to a wedding or formal.

Shuffs Commited Dubber

50 posts · joined Aug 2010 ·

#989490
pfillery wrote:
DieHard1963Fan wrote:Does anyone know if the legalities are any different if the car is being used strictly for photos and not transportation?
Photos are ok as far as I'm aware. As long as the car owner isn't paid any fee (not even unofficially to cover petrol). It's just transport that is the issue. Our friends with the jag were going to get the limo permits but the cost of the licence is phenomenal as is the public liability and the car has to go over the pits every year (not something every classic owner wants done) so they gave it a miss.

It explains why the places that do it want $500 to drive to a wedding or formal.
The fines are also a bit of a deterrent,this is the letter,they have been receiving in QLD

phantom Wolfsburg Wizard

598 posts · joined Mar 2004 ·

#989788
There are a lot of technicalities in this topic that need to be considered, and big fines that can be a result of incorrect usage. Even if you enter a 'friendly deal' with someone and invite them to the wedding, any payment (e.g. even fuel money or beers) are considered a hire and can result in charges.

Its not about huge fees, it is about hiring a car and driver that have been approved to drive for the public, and includes a medical check of the driver, background check on the running of the company itself, public liability insurance, and a number of other things.

As for photo's as opposed to driving, it might seem OK in theory but with photo evidence of some involvement at the event it might be hard to convince the authorities that the cars didn't drive and were only there for decoration.
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pfillery Insano Dub Head

734 posts · joined Dec 2011 ·

#989884
And it only takes one photo on facebook showing the number plate and thats all they need.

nils Fahrvergnugen

971 posts · joined Jan 2008 ·

#989939
So you are saying Facebook is the problem?😵‍💫
Quit calling rust patina

bajachris88 The international telephone dialing code for Antarctica is 6

6,661 posts · joined Apr 2005 ·

#989953
Surely you'd have to be super unlucky to get caught though right?

This isn't a police or interpol department.

This is just the transport department.

Its not even a traffic infringement nor a criminal act, its a breach of legislation.
(ô_!_/ô) (ô_!_/ô)
69' baja: kombi box, thing spindles, irs, disc front, type 3 rear drums, 2 inch lift kit, 31x10 rears. 👍
New engine in process: 94mm p&bs, 74mm C/w chomol Crank, 35.5x39 SP heads, turbo. Wierd combo, hopeful torque monsta!