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Post by yatesr32 on Nov 19, 2014 11:05:41 GMT 12
When I bought my Skyline Reg on hold I was too exited/distracted to notice the missing VIN plate however I found it later in the glove box damaged I tried riveting it on like they are but the damage can still be seen and I found that it is illegal to to have a damaged plate all matches up a part from the rear window which looks to be replaced and It says the car is pink its not any more and was never fully done engine bay and all the inside black from factory I asked VTNZ and they said they need a some kind of agent to do it as the car is still not WOFable and hasn't been for some time and I want to get this out of the way before I go do the hard yards and spend to much money on it haha. So my questions are
Does the Vehicle have to be road worthy for the VIN replacement?
Does it mater that the rear window VIN doesn't match coular?
What sort of process is it and what is it likely to cost?
Does having the original plate help?
Could I get them to position in a different place from original seen other like this but on the strut tower plan to put a catch can where it was originally?
Hoping someone has been through this before
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Post by Leon on Nov 24, 2014 16:05:38 GMT 12
You need to head yourself and your vehicle in to a compliance shop (VTNZ, VINZ, AA Compliance) and speak to them about the VIN Affix process.
To be blunt, if they can't correctly match the vehicle (the chunk of metal with wheels) and the identity (the numbers and papers, including the chassis # on your firewall and the VIN tag), you won't be able to put this car on the road, as it might be stolen and with another identity fraudulently attached to it.
You need to talk to the VTNZ / VINZ / AA Compliance, as they're the people who can tell you how much this is going to cost.
If your VIN tag found in the glovebox, your rear window etching, and the colour of your car don't all tie up, this is not a good sign. Although you've not advised if the chassis # on the firewall ties up with the vin tag, rear window, and the colour of the car.
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Post by yatesr32 on Nov 28, 2014 16:17:41 GMT 12
So basically its most likely cheaper to buy a shell that's still registered and swap all parts?
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Post by Leon on Dec 1, 2014 7:16:40 GMT 12
It really depends if you can confirm the identity of the shell.
Does the chassis # on the firewall of the car appear unaltered, and does it relate correctly to the number plate fitted to the vehicle?
If it doesn't, then it is likely that you've got a shady car. If that's the case, then you're not likely to be able to get the car complied for road use. In which case, chalk it up to experience, and bear in mind that with Skylines these days, there are a lot of shady ones changing hands. Have the paranoia dial wound up pretty high when you are looking for a replacement.
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