WTK: IMPORTING A NISSAN E25 T/P REGISTRATION

9YDMS · Postby **9YDMS** » May 12th, 2015, 10:41 pm

Guys Im looking for some info with regards to importing/registering an E25. Ive seen these vehicles registered both as T&P...some of the T registered ones also have full seating... :oops:

9YDMS · Postby **9YDMS** » May 13th, 2015, 8:26 am

Fearless · Postby **Fearless** » May 13th, 2015, 9:52 am

I believe the e25's with T that has seats in them, require a pass from LO, and a insurance that would cover its passengers. Other than that, they usually try there best to avoid roadblocks. As for importing, just do a search in the forum something must come up

bossmann · Postby **bossmann** » May 13th, 2015, 9:59 am

T = registered as a commercial vehicle, i.e. Typically no seats unless you apply for a workman transport permit. Less tax when importing/ registering. Most people you see with seats are normally taking a chance and you can be ticketed just for having the seats without authorization.

P = private - requires no class 4, 8 seats legally without having a "connection" in LO. Higher tax.

9YDMS · Postby **9YDMS** » May 13th, 2015, 6:40 pm

I guess this explains why the T registered ones I viewed had many seats yet the c/copy said registered for 3...

How come if registered as P you can only have 8 seats?

Also how does one get a workman permit if registering as T?

Thanks for the feedback!

*KRONIK* · Postby ***KRONIK*** » May 13th, 2015, 7:13 pm

In for info....looking at purchasing either a e25 or hiace soon

bossmann · Postby **bossmann** » May 13th, 2015, 7:28 pm

The eight seat limitation is just how it is according tot the Motor Vehicle and Road Traffic Act - “private motor car” means a motor vehicle approved by the Authority for private use exclusively with seating accommodation for not more than eight persons;"

viewtopic.php?t=167190 - A lot of info in that thread also. Have the workman permit info there I believe.

thunder7554 · Postby **thunder7554** » May 13th, 2015, 7:57 pm

From personal experience, to import any diesel vehicle, you must have a registered business or you can import it under a religious organisation,(church,temple,mosque etc) non profit or non governmental organisation, (can't remember which) for "use" by said organisations.
You will be able to licence it as "T", but you can licence it "P", and pay the VERY high taxes (I think it was $45,000.00) and you have to install the seats and get the vehicle inspected at Licensing Office. With "T" you have to get a workman's permit by writing a letter to the Commissioner of Transport, explaining why you would like permission to transport passenger in said vehicle, along with all relevant documents pertaining to your business and the vehicle AND $1500.00. You HAVE to do this EVERY 6 months.
Licensing officers also target panel vans in roadblocks, so be aware.

bossmann · Postby **bossmann** » May 13th, 2015, 8:04 pm

Yes the taxes are very high. If you can, wait 5 years and convert to P for free.

9YDMS · Postby **9YDMS** » May 13th, 2015, 8:56 pm

I dont mind paying the taxes but i need more than 8 seats..Im guessing I would be better of registering as T and paying for a workmans permit? The workmans permit allows the full 10-12 seats?

bossmann · Postby **bossmann** » May 13th, 2015, 9:16 pm

Unfortunately it does not

9YDMS · Postby **9YDMS** » May 13th, 2015, 9:21 pm

what...so how does one with a large family get a vehicle registered for 10+ seats then?

thunder7554 · Postby **thunder7554** » May 13th, 2015, 9:33 pm

Actually we were allowed 12 passengers.
Don't know if we were lucky!!!

9YDMS · Postby **9YDMS** » May 13th, 2015, 9:49 pm

thunder7554 wrote:Actually we were allowed 12 passengers.
Don't know if we were lucky!!!

more details please!

bossmann · Postby **bossmann** » May 13th, 2015, 10:05 pm

Do you have a super long?

thunder7554 · Postby **thunder7554** » May 13th, 2015, 10:05 pm

I just did as I posted, guess I had a good reason! I asked a friend who worked at licensing to submit the documents for me though, dunno if they put in a good word!?, but they don't work there anymore!
My letter stated why I wanted 12 passengers, my type of business required it. I was told by my friend that it's up to the Commissioner to approve it though. With "T" that is.

9YDMS · Postby **9YDMS** » May 13th, 2015, 10:27 pm

Thanks for all the info...how long is the process for the workmans permit?

thunder7554 · Postby **thunder7554** » May 14th, 2015, 5:03 pm

I collected mine a couple days after applying.

ganeshlalchan · Postby **ganeshlalchan** » July 13th, 2015, 5:45 am

And with this "T", do you need a heavy t license?

9YDMS · Postby **9YDMS** » July 13th, 2015, 6:13 am

ganeshlalchan wrote:And with this "T", do you need a heavy t license?

AFAIK yes

*KRONIK* · Postby ***KRONIK*** » July 13th, 2015, 8:31 am

ganeshlalchan wrote:And with this "T", do you need a heavy t license?

Yes....
All the RORO panel vans usually have a MGW over 3000kgs

2950 if the minimum for light motor vehicle

Over that requires heavy motor vehicle

Hence the reason the new ford rangers require "heavy t"....MGW is 3200kg

bossmann · Postby **bossmann** » July 13th, 2015, 10:04 am

For the "properly" registered e25 yes. However if the mgw is under 3000 then no. Class 3

hindian · Postby **hindian** » July 13th, 2015, 2:19 pm

bossmann wrote:For the "properly" registered e25 yes. However if the mgw is under 3000 then no. Class 3

I like how you put that lol

Twin Isle Cars n' Parts · Postby **Twin Isle Cars n' Parts** » July 14th, 2015, 7:29 am

Interesting info here...
Got an Isuzu panel bus myself, that I converted and installed seats within the 8 occupants category. Contemplating going the "P" way or Workman's Permit "T" way...