What are tyres and on road costs (ORCs)?
What does "plus tyres and on road costs" (ORC's) mean?
New tyres must be fitted to all vehicles imported under SEVS (Specialist and Enthusiast Vehicle Scheme). In most cases there is nothing wrong with the tyres that come fitted to the vehicle when it is bought -- the quality is equal to the tyres sold in Australia and the tread depth may be safe. However, this requirement has to do with ensuring that the tyres meet Australian Design Rules (ADR's). Very few Japanese tyres have the required Australian rating printed on the side, so the easiest way to rectify this situation is to fit new tyres bought in Australia.
Can you keep the old tyres ? In most cases this should be possible, however this is ultimately up to the compliance workshop involved. We will recommend a workshop to undertake compliance for you and you should discuss the issue of tyres with them.
The cost of tyres naturally depends on the brand you choose and the size of the wheels, and this depends on what YOU want. You can have the compliance workshop supply a set of tyres for the rims that came with the car (usually they can obtain trade prices and pass the savings on to you). Or if you prefer, you can source and supply the new tyres to the compliance workshop for fitting if you wish. Providing that you can show a receipt for the new tyre purchase, the compliance process is satisfied. So the choice is entirely up to you.
Prices vary greatly, but rough estimates for a set of 4 x decent quality tyres are (you can call any tyre shop for more accurate pricing):
15" $500
16" $650
17" $850
18" $1,100
Selection of brand and size is very personal and hard to evaluate so we are unable to offer any recommendations to customers other than not skimping on tyres as they are your only physical contact with the road and as such are one of the most important safety aspects of your vehicle. A good set of tyres will also enhance your driving experience and will allow you to get the most out of your vehicle. Bear in mind that under SEVS the factory rims with new tyres are supposed to be fitted to the vehicle for compliance.
ORC's are the normal On Road Costs that anyone in Australia is charged by the Goverment when they register an unlicensed vehicle. They include Stamp Duty and Registration costs, which are explained below.
Government stamp duty varies by State but the average for light passenger vehicles of less than $20,000 market value is about 3% of the market value. From then on, a sliding scale percentage is used in some States so more expensive vehicles can cost their owners up to 6% or more in stamp duty once a certain level is reached.
The "Market Value" is the amount you declare the vehicle to be worth at the time of registration. For a vehicle worth $20,000 for example, the stamp duty would be about $600, plus some processing charges. The market value you state your vehicle to be worth is entirely up to you, but you should endeavour to be as accurate as possible as there are penalties for false statements.
We suggest that customers use the total amount that it cost to import their vehicle, which of course they would be able to substantiate if ever the market value was queried.
Registration costs vary by State, and for 12 months registration range from about $450 in most States to about $900 in NSW. You can check the exact costs with your State's registration authority. See the following websites for further information:
RTA Licensing and Registration (NSW)
VICRoads Licensing and Registration (VIC)
Licensing and Registration (TAS)
Licensing and Registration (QLD)
Licensing and Registration (WA)
MVR Licensing and Registration (NT)
Regency Licensing and Registration (SA)
Licensing and Registration (ACT)
New tyres must be fitted to all vehicles imported under SEVS (Specialist and Enthusiast Vehicle Scheme). In most cases there is nothing wrong with the tyres that come fitted to the vehicle when it is bought -- the quality is equal to the tyres sold in Australia and the tread depth may be safe. However, this requirement has to do with ensuring that the tyres meet Australian Design Rules (ADR's). Very few Japanese tyres have the required Australian rating printed on the side, so the easiest way to rectify this situation is to fit new tyres bought in Australia.
Can you keep the old tyres ? In most cases this should be possible, however this is ultimately up to the compliance workshop involved. We will recommend a workshop to undertake compliance for you and you should discuss the issue of tyres with them.
The cost of tyres naturally depends on the brand you choose and the size of the wheels, and this depends on what YOU want. You can have the compliance workshop supply a set of tyres for the rims that came with the car (usually they can obtain trade prices and pass the savings on to you). Or if you prefer, you can source and supply the new tyres to the compliance workshop for fitting if you wish. Providing that you can show a receipt for the new tyre purchase, the compliance process is satisfied. So the choice is entirely up to you.
Prices vary greatly, but rough estimates for a set of 4 x decent quality tyres are (you can call any tyre shop for more accurate pricing):
15" $500
16" $650
17" $850
18" $1,100
Selection of brand and size is very personal and hard to evaluate so we are unable to offer any recommendations to customers other than not skimping on tyres as they are your only physical contact with the road and as such are one of the most important safety aspects of your vehicle. A good set of tyres will also enhance your driving experience and will allow you to get the most out of your vehicle. Bear in mind that under SEVS the factory rims with new tyres are supposed to be fitted to the vehicle for compliance.
ORC's are the normal On Road Costs that anyone in Australia is charged by the Goverment when they register an unlicensed vehicle. They include Stamp Duty and Registration costs, which are explained below.
Government stamp duty varies by State but the average for light passenger vehicles of less than $20,000 market value is about 3% of the market value. From then on, a sliding scale percentage is used in some States so more expensive vehicles can cost their owners up to 6% or more in stamp duty once a certain level is reached.
The "Market Value" is the amount you declare the vehicle to be worth at the time of registration. For a vehicle worth $20,000 for example, the stamp duty would be about $600, plus some processing charges. The market value you state your vehicle to be worth is entirely up to you, but you should endeavour to be as accurate as possible as there are penalties for false statements.
We suggest that customers use the total amount that it cost to import their vehicle, which of course they would be able to substantiate if ever the market value was queried.
Registration costs vary by State, and for 12 months registration range from about $450 in most States to about $900 in NSW. You can check the exact costs with your State's registration authority. See the following websites for further information:
RTA Licensing and Registration (NSW)
VICRoads Licensing and Registration (VIC)
Licensing and Registration (TAS)
Licensing and Registration (QLD)
Licensing and Registration (WA)
MVR Licensing and Registration (NT)
Regency Licensing and Registration (SA)
Licensing and Registration (ACT)