flumper

Hi,

Looking for some help. We're moving out in 2 weeks and want to buy a car as soon as possible so doing some research before we go.

We're going to Melbourne then travelling up to Brisbane. Any suggestions on the cheapest place to buy a car? What's the story with:-

1. Rego
2. Stamp Duty
3. GST
4. Fully comp. insurance

If you buy a car in one state and move to another are there implications?

Thanks

Phil-UK

Rego and Insurance I understand but Stamp Duty and GST ?

Isn't the price advertised (or agreed) the price you pay, surely they don't then add GST on top, and stamp duty, surely not ???

Phil

NJJ

yep, I'm not sure if it varies from state to state but here in VIC at least stamp duty is the order of the day if purchasing a new or used car. If buying a used car, you will also have to make sure that a roadworthy check has been done on the car in the last 30 days by a state approved mechanic, or the sale will not be legal.

regards
NJJ

smood

I could do with some advice on this too.
We are moving out next week and will be flying into Sydney. We are visiting people for a couple of weeks there and want to buy a car then. We will then want to drive up to Alice and stay with the inlaws for a month then drive to Adelaide where we will settle.

What is the deal with insurance and registering the car in Adelaide? It will be on a NSW plate and will be insured in NSW.

Can this be done?

flumper

Some of the websites I have looked at have given a price but on the road costs are extra this is what i'm trying to work out

walla

Government Stamp Duty, paid on top of the purchase price, varies from state to state, then the rego, that's it.....oh apart from the insurance.

flumper

So if you take the car to another state you have to pay Rego and stamp duty again

walla

no more GST to pay don't matter where the motor ends up...

rego is a once a year thing like UK car license....

Phil-UK

But stamp duty is for new cars right ?

We will be buying 2nd hand , so surely no stamp duty to pay ?

Phil

walla

nope second hand cars get hit for stamp duty too...

ABCDiamond

Stamp Duty Rates for Cars, as at April 2005

ACT
3% of the vehicle price inclusive of GST up to $45,000
5% for every dollar over $45,000.


New South Wales
3% of the vehicle price inclusive of GST up to $45,000
5% for every dollar over $45,000.


Queensland
2% of the purchase price


Victoria
2.5% of the vehicle price up to $35,000
4% of the total price where this lies between $35,000 and $45,000
5% of the total price where this is over $45,000


South Australia
$60 for the first $3,000 of the purchase price (or part thereof)
4% for every dollar over $3,000


Tasmania
3% of the purchase price up to $35,000
11% for every dollar between $35,000 and $45,000
4% for every dollar over $45,000


Western Australia
2.75% of the vehicle price up to $15,000
A sliding scale is used between $15,000 and $40,000 from 2.75% to 6.5%
6.5% for every dollar over $40,000

When buying a used car, the stamp duty and registration charges will have to be paid at the local motor registry after purchasing the vehicle.

bondipom

To research local pricing try www.tradingpost.com.au or www.carsales.com.au .

In NSW get a revs check done to check for theft or finance.

www.revs.nsw.gov.au

ABCDiamond

I have some info on Buying Cars and Insurance in QLD at : http://www.abcdiamond.com/brisbane/viewforum.php?f=7

When we moved from NSW to QLD we waited till the rego's ran out before renewing them/changing them over, at the QLD Motor Registry.

andrew63

REGO
Like UK Car Tax, you get a sticker in the window showing the expiry date. If the car has this one (second hand ones tend to), then you are OK up until that date. Rego includes 3rd party insurance.

INSURANCE
Fully comp is optional and up to you

GST
Usually included in the price unless you are talking brand new and/or vehicle for business use. Same as VAT in that regards for UK.

STAMP DUTY
When negotiating your price with the card dealer, make it very clear that you are talking about the "on-road" price INCLUDING stamp duty etc. Eg, if the car is $55k, you offer $45k, he says $50k and you say OK if that includes the Stamp etc.
Worked for me.

ROADWORTHINESS CERT
Closest thing to MoT. Not annual but a requirement for all second hand cars to have.

Good luck!

Andrew

brisnick

having bought a car in melbourne and then moved to brisbane i can tell you exactly what you do.

firstly, you have to get the car registered in queensland within 14 days of permanently moving here.

to do this you need ID, proof of origin of vehicle, bill of sale, proof of permanent qld address, a safety certificate (RWC in Vic). you have to turn up at queensland transport with the car, and surrender the number plates (they give you a receipt).

you can then contact vicroads for a refund of rego/ctp (less admin charges of course).