Marsue Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 Hi all We are trying to find out whether the cost of running a car in Oz is the same as in the U.K, I:E- M.O.T, Road Tax, Insurance. We are thinking of bringing our 1 yr old Ford Fiesta 1.25 ltr with us when we emigrate. Any info will be appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 Hi allWe are trying to find out whether the cost of running a car in Oz is the same as in the U.K, I:E- M.O.T, Road Tax, Insurance. We are thinking of bringing our 1 yr old Ford Fiesta 1.25 ltr with us when we emigrate. Any info will be appreciated. Hi, the cost of the equivalent MOT is about the same, and insurances and road tax (for rego, a green slip and full comp insurance) will work out about the same if not slightly more. The big difference here is the cost to buy cars. Services will cost more but once you're earning dollars it will all be relevant. Check out the website carsales to get a feel for aussie prices and then you can begin to work out if its worth it. From memory, there is a company on this forum that will give you a price for the shipping... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peach Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 Depending on where you move to some states/territories don't have any annual MOT, you just undertake a roadworthy check when the car changes hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nic1171 Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 Iron chef has some good info on here especially re whether its worth taking your car or not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolvesaussie Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 hi I disagree with above. yes the car costs more but you can also sell for more when its time to sell. also in Victoria at least there is no mot. so u dont have to dip into your pocket every year for some rubbish the mechanc has made up. my perfect working order fiesta used to cost me 300 to 500 every year to get through mot. insurance is cheaper at least for myself. I just purchased a second hand cheap car for my girlfriend. cost of insurance for new driver? 400 dollars.... yeap thats right not 800 or 1000 pounds but 400 dollars. bargain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 In Qld we pay for our 2L Jetta 650 rego 500 insurance (covers anyone) Fuel 1.50 a litre Way cheaper than if I drove it in uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plentymech Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 Personally I find running a car here in NSW considerable more than I was used to 6 months ago when I made the move. My example is for an old run around the boy can learn to navigate the roads when he turns 16 this year. Car: $4400 (2000 Subaru with 263Ks) Stamp Duty: $132 (3% of car's value up to 45K then 5% there after and one off payment when you first purchase and register a car) Inspection (MOT) $36 CTP (compulsory 3rd part insurance) $800 Rego (like road fund license): 350 Over a third of the car's value and that's not including additional insurance for theft and non 3rd party claims which if I purchased would be another 800 bucks. It is what it is and the choice is mine but I do find it pricey even taking into account earning $s bar the fuel. Sent from my HTC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 I have the same type of car here as I did in the UK. It cost me £350 a year for tax and insurance there, but $1050 for rego and insurance here. So a lot more. Petrol is obviously cheaper though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolvesaussie Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 is that because u have a tiny engine one which the UK give discount tax for due to environment impact ? I found insurance much much cheaper here but maybe its our circumstances. I was quoted over 1000 pounds for insurance in uk... without a no claims it was extortionate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 is that because u have a tiny engine one which the UK give discount tax for due to environment impact ? I found insurance much much cheaper here but maybe its our circumstances. I was quoted over 1000 pounds for insurance in uk... without a no claims it was extortionate Yes I do - the road tax was very cheap for me in the UK. Here in QLD we all pay the $600 regardless of engine size from what I can gather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
can1983 Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 there is a company on here that can tell you if its worth it cost of running a car in NSW is, in my experience less than in the uk because of petrol prices. Insurance and registration are on par. Generally the only cars i've seen on the road here with uk plates (i.e. prior to reregistration) are large 4wd people budgers BMW X5, Volvo etc amazingly I've seen 3-4 uk plated cars here so far :chatterbox: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marsue Posted August 19, 2013 Author Share Posted August 19, 2013 Peach, We are emigrating to Perth, Does the Mot apply there do you know?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marsue Posted August 19, 2013 Author Share Posted August 19, 2013 Wolvesaussie, my insurance here in the UK is Approx £190, maybe it's so reasonable because i'm an old(ish) lady?? and been driving for several years, not sure if it'll be so cheap in Oz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plentymech Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 For me personally it's the insurance that's the killer. I agree wholeheartedly with the concept of CTP but paying 800 bucks for it when in the UK it was an equivalent of £200 and then having to purchase extra insurance to top up the 3rd party only CTP so am looking at 1600 a year as they don't take into account your UK NCB, not that I expected them to. Hopeful it'll get better once I start building Oz NCB but noone I know runs a 2nd car unless they really really need to. Sent from my HTC Sensation Z710e using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petals Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Insurance for both cars approximately $1300 but both are mine and on rating one and have been with the insurance company for a long long time and have gold card. Registration is the killer. So all up for me it would be over $2,000.00 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chardy Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 My 8 years UK NCB is on my Aussie policy, 2 cars $900 a year. It bugs me to pay CTP when my private policy covers it and more ! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk - now Free Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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