Q Registration

[rdodger]

Afternoon all

If I bought a part finished Hawke that doesn't have the V5 from the donor and doesn't have receipts for all new parts I guess I may end up with a Q Registration.

If I went down that route and accepted that was what would happen how would it effect the resale value? To me I couldn't really care less what the plate says but historically has it made a difference?

Cheers

[Guy Mayers]

It depends where you eventually sell the car but a Q plate these days is an indication that the car is legally registered so there's less "stigma" attached these days. If you can find a buyer outside the UK the plate comes off anyway. But, if I were you I'd prefer to avoid the Q plate if possible by buying an alternative donor with a V5. Has the current engine been rebuilt at great expense?
Guy

[rdodger]

Thanks for your reply Guy
I believe it's a very low mileage GTA engine.
I guess the answer is to buy a 156 and change the engine to the GTA engine and I have a donor car.

[Guy Mayers]

I guess that's one way of doing it! Just make sure that the car you buy is a V6, that it's MOT'd when you tell DVLA about the swap and be prepared to be asked for proof of the installation of the new engine, an invoice from a garage would be ideal. That way there shouldn't be an issue at the IVA test?
Guy

[john]

I'd say that's the way to go too. But not in court.......
Make sure you do it asap.