Car if non resident?
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A gazillion backpackers manage it, so it's possible. Back when I was on my UK license though you didn't have to put your license number on purchase/transfer documents, or you didn't HAVE to - I believe something has changed in that regard but there must be a way around it, plenty of folk do it.
wisbech said:
We’ve bought an apartment in Oz for holidays - but in the end will probably stay there 3-4 months a year. Won’t have residency - just tourist visa
Possible to buy & insure a car without having residency rights, or will we be stuck with Long term rentals?
No you don't need to be a resident to own a car, but you will need a mailing address for insurance and registration (road tax).Possible to buy & insure a car without having residency rights, or will we be stuck with Long term rentals?
Technically you don't even need insurance as it's not mandatory in Australia (compulsory medical insurance is included in your registration except for NSW IIRC) but third party property insurance is so cheap you'd be daft not to given you could easily be up for A$100,000 for hitting a C Class. Comprehensive is fairly cheap too.
Which state were you planning on visiting? Buying a cheap car is certainly cheaper then renting one in Oz.
Insurance isn't mandatory in WA, just pay your Rego every year and you don't need an MOT (equivalent) either.
I bought a car on a UK lic, and registered it to a rental property. No issues.
Just remember we have stamp duty on cars too. Or thrill get a bill in the post a few weeks later (you can pay it up front with the car usually).
Which Suburb? Plenty of choice.
I bought a car on a UK lic, and registered it to a rental property. No issues.
Just remember we have stamp duty on cars too. Or thrill get a bill in the post a few weeks later (you can pay it up front with the car usually).
Which Suburb? Plenty of choice.
wisbech said:
Thanks c_c. Apartment is WA (beach suburb in Perth) so will have mailing address
Check out the RAC for decent insurance, not the cheapest but definitely the best product.https://rac.com.au/
I was with them for years, each year noticing my insurance going down instead of up.
Compulsory Third Party (insurance) or CTP is included in your rego (registration or road tax) in WA. However this only covers injuries, so it's recommended that you get at least Third Party insurance.
Also as Bibbs pointed out, there's no yearly road test so take a little care if buying a used car, there are some utter bombs out there in nice shells.
A bit late to the thread but thought I could chime in as I just bought a car in Rockhampton, QLD since moving from the UK. Everything is correct as mentioned above but one thing that hasn't been mentioned is your CRN number.
I didn't know this was required until I went to a dealer to buy a car. They need this number for the registration as the number links your license and address etc so if you get caught speeding etc they know who to send the fine to.
You get your CRN number by taking your license, passport, any bank cards and proof of address in oz and take all this to your local department of transport (their DVLA equivalent). Fill out a form and they give you a slip with your number and take that when you go to buy a car.
I didn't know this was required until I went to a dealer to buy a car. They need this number for the registration as the number links your license and address etc so if you get caught speeding etc they know who to send the fine to.
You get your CRN number by taking your license, passport, any bank cards and proof of address in oz and take all this to your local department of transport (their DVLA equivalent). Fill out a form and they give you a slip with your number and take that when you go to buy a car.
marcella said:
A bit late to the thread but thought I could chime in as I just bought a car in Rockhampton, QLD since moving from the UK. Everything is correct as mentioned above but one thing that hasn't been mentioned is your CRN number.
I didn't know this was required until I went to a dealer to buy a car. They need this number for the registration as the number links your license and address etc so if you get caught speeding etc they know who to send the fine to.
You get your CRN number by taking your license, passport, any bank cards and proof of address in oz and take all this to your local department of transport (their DVLA equivalent). Fill out a form and they give you a slip with your number and take that when you go to buy a car.
Nope, not needed when visitingI didn't know this was required until I went to a dealer to buy a car. They need this number for the registration as the number links your license and address etc so if you get caught speeding etc they know who to send the fine to.
You get your CRN number by taking your license, passport, any bank cards and proof of address in oz and take all this to your local department of transport (their DVLA equivalent). Fill out a form and they give you a slip with your number and take that when you go to buy a car.
marcella said:
mikal83 said:
Nope, not needed when visiting
Oh well, that's what I was told as he would not sell me the car without one. Got one anyway as it was no hassle and doesn't cost anything.I bought a car in Qld on a UK licence, from a dealer - they did all the paperwork. About a week later I went to get a Qld licence and the lady serving me asked if I'd been caught speeding because I was already in the system. When the dealer registered the car they'd given me a number in the system with my UK licence details.
So either you get the number yourself or the dealer gets it for you, but you will be in the system with a number against your name.
Edited by Jader1973 on Saturday 11th August 09:53
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