The new part built car I have has been built so far using all new parts (except Sierra column and switch gear). Is it worth me continuing this route? The only other non-new part will probbably be engine/box.

Is it worth going for a new reg, rather than a 'Q'. I realise a new plate will be more desirable if I sell, but will it cause problems for future MOT's? I presume I will have to pass more stringent emissions every year. Anything else that is for or against? And How many non-new parts can I have and still get a 'new plate'?

AFAIK all parts must be new or reconditioned to an as new standard. This might just involve a lick of paint though

not sure where you would stand with emissions though.

i thought only one major item could be reconditioned of any description.

if you go bec, surely transmission only includes prop, diff and halfshafts
tom

To be registered as a new vehicle the car must use not more than one reconditioned component, but evidence must be available that the component is to an "as new" standard.
My reading of the leaflet I've just received from DVLA is that you also have to provide a certificate/evidence of "newness" of other components used.

Hope this helps,

David

Information here Jasper

http://www.totalkitcar.com/tkc_article_124.php

don't know how accurate it is but it does have links to DVLA sites.

Its good to see you back in build mode !

Eric

Cheers chaps - think I'll stick with a Q so I never need worry about emissions...

Was reading another forum recently, a guy on there was an MOT tester, and says that a Kit or amateur built vehicle will only ever be tested for visible smoke at emissions. Any idea how true this is, I thought it was based on donor age?

Marcus

AFAIK, its only Qs that get the visible smoke test, all others are tested as age related. maybe he assumed that all kits end up on a Q?

[Edited on 22/8/05 by JoelP]

They've never used the sensor on my 'E' reg kit car but they used to on my Escort so I reckon they only use the visible smoke test at my local garage

re: new parts, reconoditioning and receipts, what were computers invented for eh?