Who is responsible for the vehicles day-to-day running costs, registration and comprehensive insurance?
The owner of the vehicle is responsible for the vehicle’s running costs and ensuring the vehicle is registered and comprehensively insured at all times. The TAC, however can contribute to the motor vehicle’s insurance costs where the modifications to the vehicle results in an increased insurance premium. COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATES Is there a certification process for modifications? Substantial modifications need approval and certification from a Vehicle Assessment Signatory Scheme (VASS) assessor who inspects the modifications to ensure the vehicle complies with design and safety standards. For further information see Road Safety/Vehicle Safety – ‘VASS approval certificates for modified, imported, and individually constructed vehicles’ at VicRoads. MODIFICATIONS TO A PARTNER’S PARENT’S OR EMPLOYER’S VEHICLE If a client does not own a vehicle, can the TAC modify the partner’s, parent’s or employer’s vehicle? Modifications can be made to a vehicle which a client does not own, but uses when
