DAVID_M

The RTA did not get the assessors report, nor will they entertain any notion of reviewing the assessors decision. Under the law, once vehicle is deemed economically unrepairable, the assessor is obliged by law to report the vehicle as a statutory write off. Seems that once the assessor decided it needed a full respray, a $4000 car became instantly uneconomic. I have approched RTA for "special circumstances review" and told to sod off as there is no discretionary powers in the legislation ..Comment by RTA " we are looking into this with a view to changing the law sometime in the future" [read - don't hold your breathe]. Already escalated to local member [read the same !] Have asked RTA if this wonderful club of "enthusiasts" is acceptable under the Act. Strangely, on reading the law as it now stands, if ANYONE (including the owner, whether insured or not) makes the same assessment, they are obliged to report the vehicle as a write-off. Be very careful when you consider getting that 1976 Corolla with severe rust damage restored so it can be guest of honour on Classic Restos coz you just may be breaking the law!

Hi all Just joined and dropped in to say G'Day. My beautiful 1997 Vienta in immaculate condition having been detailed by God, was showered with glass which fell from a truck and exploded on the road as I drove along the freeway. Minor chips in windscreen, bumper peppered with glass frags and about twenty paint chips in bonnet and guards. Took car to GIO for assessment.....bad mistake! Needs new windscreen and complete re-spray to take it back to factory spec. New laws in NSW came in Feb 2011 that requires assessors to write off any car where market value is less than cost of repairs. GIO writes off car and pays out my claim for agreed value, LESS rego, LESS CTP, LESS unpaid premiums for 9 months and LESS value of car as salvage (now in my carport). "Please find enclosed cheque for $824.53. Have a nice day!" RTA advise vehicle is now a statutory write off. Please return plates. But we can apply for permission to repair IF we meet exemptions conditions... None exist for this circumstance except for Registered operator is a member of a recognised enthusiasts club for vehicles of that type Guess what? I just joined the Toyota Owners Club and instantly became an ENTHUSIAST!... [Now to convince the RTA of this fact.]