Posted - July 08 2006 : 4:56:33 PM
I just purchased a 1952 MG kit car. It was registered in VT as a '74 VW beetle (the chasis it's built on). It's insured as a '52 MG. In NY where I wish to register the car, DMV tells me I'll have to file for a new VIN and have it inspected at a special shop. What does that mean? It won't pass inspection based on the current standards if it has a new VIN number does it need to meet current saftey standards? I did call the DMV but they were not very helpful they are mailing me some sort of kit will the paper work I will need.. Am I just getting myself into a headache here? Will I have to jump thru hoops to get this registered in NY?
If someone knows the details I'd like to hear from you. Thanks.
Posted - July 08 2006 : 5:39:32 PM
Does it currently have a VIN on the car? Just a suggestion. Google is a wonderful tool . I found the info you were looking for on the NY DMV website in about a minute.
IF the car Currently has a VIN (assuming it does ) because it was regestered as a VW. It just needs to be inspected at a local DMV. A new VIN is not needed
Posted - July 08 2006 : 6:10:19 PM
The VIN I have is for a VW and yes, I could register it as such, but DMV told me that that is illegal to do so as it is no longer a VW. Of course I could ignore that, as I'm sure a lot of people do, and register it but what would happen if, God forbid, I had an accident? My insurance says '52 MGTD but my registration would say '74 VW. I bet I'd get sued up the wazoo! I was told by a mechanic that if they assign a new VIN and register it as a 2006 Specialty Vehicle that it may come under 2006 Safety and emissions standards. Is this true? This car would never pass inspection.
Posted - July 08 2006 : 7:47:46 PM
there should be no reason it is being insured as a MG. ITs not a MG. A VIN check would show it as a VW. Insure it as a 74 VW since it is titled as such. the state will not ask to see the vehicle if it is a VW
Also it is still a VW. It has the VW drivetrain, Frame, and VIN. Everything around it is changed www.kitcar.ws
Registering MG Kit Car in NY
Posted - July 08 2006 : 4:56:33 PM
