7 Australian Family Cars Now Cost $1,500 a Year to Register — Here's WHY
Australian Automotive Universe
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0:00 The financial impact of cylinder-based and weight-based vehicle registration fees on older, affordable family cars in Australia.
7:50 Ford Falcon XR8
9:16 Holden Commodore
10:17 Jeep Grand Cherokee
11:12 Holden Statesman and Caprice
12:04 Toyota Land Cruiser 200 Series
13:19 Toyota Land Cruiser 300 Series
14:19 Nissan Patrol Y62
I break down why some Australian family cars now cost close to $1,500 a year to keep registered, and why the bill can change dramatically between Queensland and New South Wales.
I explain how Queensland uses cylinder count, while New South Wales uses tare weight, and show how registration fees, compulsory insurance, inspections and temporary discounts affect the total cost. I also look at what changed after Queensland’s registration discount ended and annual indexation was applied.
I compare the Ford Falcon XR8, Holden Commodore, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Holden Statesman and Caprice, Toyota Land Cruiser 200 and 300 Series, and Nissan Patrol Y62. I also cover what buyers should check before purchasing an older V8 or heavy family four-wheel drive, including the exact engine, registration record and ongoing running costs.
6 Comments
Every private owner that has a diesel vehicle pays the heavy vehicle road user charge at the bowser 32 cents per ltr
These vehicles are not heavy vehicles
So the private car diesel owner is being taxed 3x times
The car clubs RACQ. And others need to sort this out
The government needs to be honest with these car owners and reduce this wrong charge on fuel
7 Australian Family Cars Now Cost $1,500 a Year to Register — Here's WHY
Australian Automotive Universe
2,097 views
0:00 The financial impact of cylinder-based and weight-based vehicle registration fees on older, affordable family cars in Australia.
7:50 Ford Falcon XR8
9:16 Holden Commodore
10:17 Jeep Grand Cherokee
11:12 Holden Statesman and Caprice
12:04 Toyota Land Cruiser 200 Series
13:19 Toyota Land Cruiser 300 Series
14:19 Nissan Patrol Y62
I break down why some Australian family cars now cost close to $1,500 a year to keep registered, and why the bill can change dramatically between Queensland and New South Wales.
I explain how Queensland uses cylinder count, while New South Wales uses tare weight, and show how registration fees, compulsory insurance, inspections and temporary discounts affect the total cost. I also look at what changed after Queensland’s registration discount ended and annual indexation was applied.
I compare the Ford Falcon XR8, Holden Commodore, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Holden Statesman and Caprice, Toyota Land Cruiser 200 and 300 Series, and Nissan Patrol Y62. I also cover what buyers should check before purchasing an older V8 or heavy family four-wheel drive, including the exact engine, registration record and ongoing running costs.