Hi every one,
I own got a 61 beetle that i want to change over to NSW rego, can any one tell help me with what i have to do to get it registered?

thanks

you will need to get a 'blue slip', which is a more thorough roadworthy inspection. You get a blue slip from a mechanic who is an Authorised Unregistered Vehicle Inspection Station (AUVIS). You can try the RTA website for an address http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au but the last time I looked, I couldn't find one.

The only place I know is Elio's on Henley Marine Drive in Haberfield.

The next thing you need is a green slip (compulsory third party insurance) - shop around for good prices, if you have your car insured try the same company.

Once you have a blue slip and green slip, go to the RTA, fill in an application to register a motor vehicle, stand in line and pay some money and you're done!

good luck!

julian

Julian - thanks for you advice with regards to this -

should i just turn up and have the inspection or should i make sure of certain things before having it done?

Do you live in NSW ? If you do move to QLD and register it there.

it's best to call first to make sure they have the time, as the blue slip takes a little longer - there's more paperwork to fill out, plus they verify that the engine and chassis numbers match the paperwork.

the best things to check beforehand are:

tyres - must have good even tread (if the outside is wearing but the centre is good they will still fail.)
all external lights must work - park, low beam, high beam, brake lights and reverse lights
wipers and windscreen washers must work
horn must work
seatbelts must work (if inertia reel type) and must not be frayed.
front seats must not be loose
no big exhaust leaks
no major oil leaks
no major rust problems

if the car has been well maintained you shouldn't have to do too much

if the car doesn't pass first time they will give you a list of repairs that will need to be addressed and checked when you return to them, and if it does fail they have to lodge the failed report to the RTA so that you can't just go somewhere else and try again - you have to get it fixed.

there is no limit on the number of attempts, but it does cost you each time.

it is best to check your car before going because you will pay twice if you fail the first inspection, plus waste a bunch of time.

most places are pretty flexible, but you may find one that is very painfully particular. Elio's is pretty reasonable though, we've never had any problems. They have also fixed things on the spot for us to get a car to pass.

the blue slip will cost you $44

is your current rego running out soon?

I would contact the RTA on there phone line, as you might not need to get a Blue slip cause the cars already registered in another state but i could be wrong anyway give them a call and get the information first hand.

mmm, good point, worth a phone call just in case... but I'm pretty sure that all cars we've registered here from interstate, including those with current interstate rego, have needed a blue slip

yep, you do need a blue slip, & make sure
you turn up for blueslip AND RTA, with ALL
proof of ownership, including the sales receipt from when you purchased & proof of identity etc

to compare greenslip prices go here: http://www.maa.nsw.gov.au/greenslips13prices.htm 

If never had a problem finding someone for blue slips. Just drive past a few mechanics and you will find one with a blue sign about 2 foot square on the front. If you're in country area it might be harder.

I rang my mechanic and told him I needed a Blue slip. He fixed everything necessary for it to pass and organised it through one of his mechanic friends that does Blue slips. All done in 3 days, and no hassles.