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Used Cars
- Redbook A useful guide to used car prices
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Ownership Check on Used Vehicles
In Queensland you can request a VCHECK, which is a Vehicle Information Check,
and full details are shown at:
transport.qld.gov.au/vehicleinformationcheck
There are 4 options of checks available at prices between $14.05 and $30.95
(July 2008). The premium version provides "vehicle identification, status,
history and REVS information"
- Status provides information such as: stolen status, written-off status.
- REVS (Register of Encumbered Vehicles) provides information on
outstanding finances etc.
Stamp duty on Australian Cars
Stamp Duty is payable when you buy a car in
Australia, whether New or Used.
This figure varies between the States, and is
not always mentioned when you speak to the Car Dealer, until while you are
signing up. The seem to expect us all to know about it.
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NSW - July 2008 :
Stamp duty is $3
for each $100 (or part $100) of the sale price or market value of the car
(whichever is greater) up to $45,000, then $5 for each $100
(or part $100) on
the amount above $45,000.
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QLD -
July 2008 : Government
Vehicle
Registration Duty (previously called stamp duty) is
- Hybrid and Electric vehicles: $2 for each $100 (or part
$100) of the dutiable value of the vehicle.
- Other vehicles with 1 to 4 cylinders: $3 for each $100
(or part $100) of the dutiable value of the vehicle.
- Other vehicles with 5 or 6 cylinders: $3.50 for each
$100 (or part $100) of the dutiable value of the vehicle.
- Other vehicles with 7+ cylinders: $4 for each $100 (or
part $100) of the dutiable value of the vehicle.
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VIC - 6th May 2008 :
Stamp Duty rates
$5 per $200 value up to $57,009. $10 per $200 value over $57,009 for New Cars, and
$10 per $200 value for used cars.
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WA - July 2008 :
Stamp Duty
on New and Used Cars is:
- Up to $25,000: 2.75% of the Dutiable Value
- Between $25,000 and $50,000 (calculated)
- Over $50,000: 6.5% of the Dutiable Value
Annual Registration Fees
Annual Roadworthy Certification (MOT)
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QLD
- No annual Test required. Roadworthy certificates are required in certain
cases.
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NSW - Light vehicles, unless exempt, require an annual inspection.
Normally called a Pink Slip
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WA
- Buses, taxis and left hand drive vehicles require an annual roadworthy test,
but most private cars do not.
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SA - No reference found requiring an annual safety inspection. ?
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VIC - In Victoria a Certificate of Roadworthiness is generally required
when a vehicle is sold or if a used vehicle is to be re-registered.
- TAS
- Vehicles require inspection on various occasions including when the
registration has expired for more than 3 months, and vehicles previously
registered interstate/overseas.
Links
- RACQ - Guide to Buying a Used car in Queensland
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- QFleet - Buying an ex government car in QLD
link
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