Selling a QLD Registered Car in NSW

LNSE123 on 08/01/2024 - 15:32

Hi all,

Just looking for some advice on whats best to do in my situation here.

I have a QLD registered car (Nissan X-trail) and have driven down to NSW to live for the foreseeable and looking to sell. The rego expires in about 1 month. Would I have to get a RWC then transfer the rego to NSW before selling here?

I doubt it would pass the RWC as the catalytic converter is faulty and from what I understand its costly to repair this.

Is it best to just sell it unregistered and obviously be honest with the buyer about what needs repaired? It doesn't seem like a practical idea to get it repaired, pay for registrations etc just to immediately sell and transfer names again, or is this the only real option other than selling unregistered altogether.

The issue is I bought it with the faulty converter and of course it doesn't affect the general running of the car so works fine and doesn't bother me and probably wouldn't bother another traveller looking to road trip. However, theres a continuous engine light due to the fault..

What would be the most efficient way to sell?

Thanks for any advice

Automotive

Comments

  • Seraphin7 on 08/01/2024 - 15:43
    +1

    You can physically sell it anywhere you want, but while it's registered in Queensland that is in effect where you are selling it … or more to the point where the buyer would then need to re-register it there, unless they are prepared to go through the process to get it registered in NSW (blue slip).

  • NSE123 on 08/01/2024 - 15:52

    Thanks for the reply - wouldn't this mean that the car is still registered to me until they for example reach queensland meaning I would be liable for any fines, tickets etc?

    • pegaxs on 08/01/2024 - 16:21
      +1

      wouldn't this mean that the car is still registered to me until they for example reach queensland…

      No. If the buyer is from Qld. you fill out the notice of disposal (usually on the back of your registration form) and get a copy of their details. They then have something like 14 days to transfer the vehicle into their name. To do it online, you will need a current Qld Safety Certificate.

      If you are transferring it to a NSW buyer, just remove the plates and sell it unregistered, OR, you can supply them with a blue slip, OR, you can work it into the price to supply a blue slip and registration.

      theres a continuous engine light due to the fault..

      Based on this, I would sell the vehicle unregistered, as it's pretty hit and miss if a blue slip guy will ping you for an engine light.

      meaning I would be liable for any fines, tickets etc?

      If you sell the car, get them to sign a receipt of sale with all the details on it and note the date and time it was taken. If a fine comes in and it was after this date, you nominate them as the driver with the details they supplied at the time of sale and the fine will be redirected ot them. You will need this receipt of sale if they reject the fine so you can prove that you disposed of the vehicle prior to the infringement being committed.

      Either way… GET PAPERWORK. to cover your arse. At a minimum you will need their name, their license details (NSW or Qld), a date and time they took the vehicle and some identification details of the vehicle (VIN/Eng./Previous rego.)

      • NSE123 on 08/01/2024 - 18:06

        Thanks for the reply. Much appreciated. I doubt the buyer would be from QLD if i'm selling in Sydney, and it also wont be possible for me to travel to QLD for a RWC for the first option.

        I think I will most likely book in for a blue slip and if it passes I will supply the this along with the vehicle, unregistered which the new buyer can then get registered in their name and as NSW rego. If it fails, incorporate repairs into the price or see from there.

        Will definitely use the template example for cover regardless!

        • sumyungguy on 08/01/2024 - 18:20

          Are there any other issues beyond the catalytic converter? If getting a Blue Slip in NSW is anything like getting a Safety Certificate in Qld, whomever does the inspection will advise a laundry list of remedial maintenance they'll need to complete before issuing your certificate. Just be prepared to sink a bucketload of cash. They tried a pad & rotor replacement on me but I declined, measured rotor and pad thickness at home and found them to be well in-spec.

  • Jimothy Wongingtons on 08/01/2024 - 16:00

    just sell it unregistered - what year and condition is it in? May be worth more as scrap.

    • Muzeeb on 08/01/2024 - 16:19
      +6

      The most valuable part of an xtrail is the catalytic converter.

      • Jimothy Wongingtons on 08/01/2024 - 16:26

        as someone who drove an x-trail for a very short amount of time before saying 'yeah its not for me' - i agree.

  • sumyungguy on 08/01/2024 - 16:02

    Plan A. Transfer the rego to NSW before selling (as registered), but you'll need to fix the engine to get a blue slip and also pay stamp duty.
    Plan B. Cancel the Qld rego and sell the car unregistered to to a NSW buyer; then they'll have to get an unregistered vehicle permit, blue slip etc.

    • pegaxs on 08/01/2024 - 16:27
      +1

      and also pay stamp duty.

      Incorrect. If you can prove that you are the owner of the vehicle and just moving interstate (interstate rego papers and/or original contract of sale), you do not have to pay stamp duty again on something you already own.

      The new owner will have to pay it though.

      • sumyungguy on 08/01/2024 - 16:39
        +1

        Sorry my bad, stamp duty exempt on a vehicle registered in your name in another state or territory, on which you’ve already paid duty.

  • doctordv8 on 09/01/2024 - 16:32

    Speak to the Transport Authorities, both if need be, to be sure to be sure, as new Rules may apply 1st day/month of the year.
    The Cat' is part of the RWC, so it is a Safety and Legal issue.
    Not repairing it is against the Environment, you know - the only Environment you will leave for your children's children.
    Not declaring it to the new buyer… Legally or Morally, is not good Karma.
    Please do the 'Right' thing regardless.

  • Euphemistic on 09/01/2024 - 19:10

    Pretty simple. If it’s not going to pass a roadworthy, sell it as unregistered.

  • NSE123 on 10/01/2024 - 12:31

    Car passed the RWC. Information regarding the fault has been communicated to potential buyers. I had no intention of misleading anyone .. not that kind of person.

    I'll cancel the QLD rego. I'll take the plates off the car, hand them in to service NSW and leave the car at home. Does the buyer then simply have to go to service NSW with the blue slip RWC i've provided and a green slip that they get themselves, then get NSW plates, come back to where the car is parked attach them and thats the completion of everything? …

    • Euphemistic on 10/01/2024 - 14:27

      They can probably drive it away ‘to get registered’ by the most practical route. Not sure if the exact legalities but you can drive an unregistered car for certain tasks associated with getting it registered.

      Once the money is in your hands, hand over the paper work and it’s up to them to deal with. They can risk driving it away unreg, or come back later as you suggest.

  • Ryk on 10/01/2024 - 14:29

    renew the rego in Qld and sell it with 12 months rego ?

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