How to check compliance is 100% when picking up your import

RIPSIP

Hey guys would really like your info on this especially those who import cars for a living.

I am picking up my car tomorrow from a workshop in Brisbane and would like to know excalty what they have to change or check to comply to Australian Standards.

I have been sent an invoice for almost $4k and the only extra items listed are the new tyres! WTF else was done to cost this much I'm not complaining about the price I would just like to know where all my money was spent Confused

Forsaken · Posted: Thu Jul 05, 2007 4:56 pm Post subject:

a lot of the price takes into account how much it costs the workshop to get a license to comply the car.

That said, Jamie posted his compliance sheet:

xscape · Posted: Thu Jul 05, 2007 5:10 pm Post subject:

they will give you a sheet which tells you what has been done.

i didnt even look at mine. who cares, all i am paying for is the previlledge to get the car on the road anyway.

Dazwaaah · Posted: Thu Jul 05, 2007 5:46 pm Post subject:

like gabor said... alot of it incorperates the cost for them to get the compliance plate....

i know its alot to get on the road... but how cheap is the actual car lol
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sbyder · Posted: Thu Jul 05, 2007 7:12 pm Post subject:

If its shogun/river city compliance, they will charge you extra to replace your battery, if it was dead or not. They tried to charge me for it when the battery was perfect... they received a nice polite conversation from me with lots of swearing Razz

Things to check:

addtion of side indicators, replacement of side mirror glass, gas tank restrictor nozzle, brake pads, ball joints (if you have the recall model) babyseat harness mounts, all the oils, diff, engine, auto, brake, powersteering and radiator (though most shops only do the engine and auto, grrrr) and anything else that should be ADR.

Hope it helps!
Ben
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Aristo · Posted: Thu Jul 05, 2007 7:39 pm Post subject:

They don't do the tank filler restrictor anymore.

They also disconnect the brake & parking lights in the boot, and also the outer edge brake lights. They also should give you a user manual.

As Ben said they do engine & auto fluids / filters, the rest I think they just check, eg: by brakes were checked but not replaced.

sbyder · Posted: Thu Jul 05, 2007 8:13 pm Post subject:

as part of ADR, they MUST change the brake pads as they are not compliant with australian standards. Same with brake fluid etc...

If they have not done so, take the car to an expensive mechanic, get them replaced and send them the bill

If they complain, then you can offer to report them to your state transport authority, then they loose their lisence to comply cars.... hahahahah

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ss wanab · Posted: Thu Jul 05, 2007 8:20 pm Post subject:

ment to get a manual dam it i didnt Sad

and my car didnt get serviced ever they guy who did my trans said it would have never been done in all the 110,000 still had factory gaskets and burnt oil Confused

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risto · Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2007 3:56 pm Post subject:

they did every thing to mine,and gave me a manual, all for 3000..plus 85 dollers each for tyres,

rory tompson complience in adelaide..

ss wanab · Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2007 3:57 pm Post subject:

who could get me a manual? reckon this rory would?
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Chickita · Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2007 4:03 pm Post subject:

I dont think the manual is anything special..
Basically just stand things, not like the full on proper Aristo Manual..
I had one in the Supra i had, and it was just like, these are seat belts, and the child restrants are here etc!

But i'm sure someone who has an Aristo Manual from compliance could let you know if its really anything you'll want!
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risto · Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2007 4:18 pm Post subject:

just try him. if u really want one.. i havnt even looked at mine, he just told me it was in the glove box

Rusty P · Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2007 4:25 pm Post subject:

A manual is one of the most important things in the compliance process (as far as the govt is concerned)

If you didn't get one, chase back up the compliance place and demand one. They must give you one. If they don't a call to the right places will see their RAWS license suspended n then they'll wish they gave you what they should have.
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ss wanab · Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2007 5:07 pm Post subject:

ahh interestin i will get onto this i just want to have a look at it see whats in it see if anything i dont know is in there
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Milhouse · Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2007 8:23 pm Post subject:

Why do they disconnect the rear inside brake lights?
Also does anyone know how to re-connect the window winders to use with out a key?

Rusty P · Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2007 11:28 pm Post subject:

greennick · Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2007 11:51 pm Post subject:

RIPSIP · Posted: Mon Jul 09, 2007 12:33 pm Post subject:

All that was done to mine was brake pads, oil and filter, air filter, tyres, child restraint, etc nothing out of the ordinary. Still cost close to $4k though but the guys at ISASO are tops! Very Happy

xscape · Posted: Mon Jul 09, 2007 12:48 pm Post subject:

i didnt know you were allowed to have a turbo timer for compliance?

i removed mine before taking the car in.

christodav · Posted: Mon Jul 09, 2007 4:02 pm Post subject: