Fishenka

Hi Fishenka,

In Victoria, you could come to me as I'm a VASS engineer and can sort out the CRA's and the Personal import plate for your car. In Sydney the system looks to be a little different. See:

http://www.rms.nsw.gov.au/registration/downloads/vsi/vsi_04_registration_of_imported_vehicles_in_nsw_24_may_2011.pdf

I would ring either Top Secret imports - 02 9622 2333, they are a Registered Automotive Workshop (RAWS) and comply lots of different cars for people and know all about fitting CRA's, or try one of the Engineers that might sign off the Personal Import paper (you have 3, one of which has to go to Niddrie Nameplates to get a yellow PI plate that gets attached to the passengers door B-Pillar), try Terry Toomey 0408 232 372 and see what he can advise you with the NSW system.

A normal cost for the Engineers report is $165 to $330, the installation of the CRA's are between $50 to $110 each, you will need 3 as you have 3 adult rear seats.

The guys above should be able to advise other costs in NSW as well, such as a "blue slip" - similar to a MOT and any other registration costs.

Thanks a lot ArrowsEng, that's an invaluable advice! )

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