Sorry about the title. What I mean is, I'm worried that I may need the engine fixed in my pickup: last year the testing station had a hard time getting it through the exhaust/pollution test.

 

So I've ordered a new air filter - which is what the guys said was the problem last year - but I'd like to get it tested early in case there's more to be done to the pickup's engine to get it passed.

 

The current tax sticker runs out at the end of this month, so can I get it tested early and, if it passes, get the registration and tax sticker done early?

 

How early can I go?

 

We did ours last year 20 days before the expiration and NO issue!!

30 minutes ago, MJCM said:

We did ours last year 20 days before the expiration and NO issue!!

In fact ours is again due so we will be going to the test station next  week (Monday) and will ask if no one has a more definite answer ????

3 months AFAIK

You can get it tested whenever you want, you pay for it.

They might of course tell you it's not required because your tax isn't due, but that's just them wanting to be helpful, if you insist on them testing it they will do it.

How old does the vehicle have to be before you need to start having it tested for the registration purpose.

45 minutes ago, ThailandRyan said:

How old does the vehicle have to be before you need to start having it tested for the registration purpose.

motorbikes 5 years, cars 7 years

1 hour ago, FriendlyFarang said:

You can get it tested whenever you want, you pay for it.

They might of course tell you it's not required because your tax isn't due, but that's just them wanting to be helpful, if you insist on them testing it they will do it.

Surely, a really old - e.g. 6 months old - test certificate will not be accepted by the transport office when you go for the yearly registration and tax sticker?

3 minutes ago, JetsetBkk said:

Surely, a really old - e.g. 6 months old - test certificate will not be accepted by the transport office when you go for the yearly registration and tax sticker?

Yes, sure, you would have to get it tested again in the valid time frame, which is up to three months early I think.

I mean if all you want is to know if your car is ok now, you can do it any time.

Almost forgot, but we went to the testing facility this morning and they said exactly the same as @SooKee said. 3 Months in advance!!

Thanks to FriendlyF and MJCM - looks like I'll be going tomorrow, before my new air filter arrives, just to see whether it's OK.

 

I really ought to buy another pickup, but it's been with me since 2004 and I've grown attached to it!  ???? 

Get the car serviced  on time then no issues 

20 days before expirer  

I did mine on 20 December, it expires on 30 January, so about 6 weeks before hand - no problem in Hua Hin.

On 1/8/2022 at 8:04 PM, ThailandRyan said:

How old does the vehicle have to be before you need to start having it tested for the registration purpose.

if 7 yrs or older HAS to be tested.......for car/truck.........5 yrs for m/b

does it matter?

AND IT IS NOT A STICKER.....

it is a TAX DISC 

On 1/8/2022 at 2:25 PM, JetsetBkk said:

Sorry about the title. What I mean is, I'm worried that I may need the engine fixed in my pickup: last year the testing station had a hard time getting it through the exhaust/pollution test.

I'd suggest using a different test station.

1 hour ago, big dendrobenaes said:

does it matter?

AND IT IS NOT A STICKER.....

it is a TAX DISC 

No, a Sticker.......

1 hour ago, big dendrobenaes said:

does it matter?

AND IT IS NOT A STICKER.....

it is a TAX DISC 

"Disc" refers to something round. It's not round, so it's not a disc.

36 minutes ago, FriendlyFarang said:

"Disc" refers to something round. It's not round, so it's not a disc.

ohhhh dear me........what a comment

IN THE UK IT IS KNOWN AS A TAX DICSC.....

YOU are so clever ARE YOU NOT.......

8 minutes ago, big dendrobenaes said:

ohhhh dear me........what a comment

IN THE UK IT IS KNOWN AS A TAX DICSC.....

YOU are so clever ARE YOU NOT.......

Because in the UK it's round, like a disc. In Thailand it's not round, so it's not a disc.

You started with the nitpicking about sticker/disc, then at least be consequent.

2 minutes ago, FriendlyFarang said:

Because in the UK it's round, like a disc. In Thailand it's not round, so it's not a disc.

You started with the nitpicking about sticker/disc, then at least be consequent.

go away and play on a motorway somewhere......

11 minutes ago, big dendrobenaes said:

ohhhh dear me........what a comment

IN THE UK IT IS KNOWN AS A TAX DICSC.....

YOU are so clever ARE YOU NOT.......

Really, I think drunk posting is great, got any more ?

2 minutes ago, Broken Record said:

Really, I think drunk posting is great, got any more ?

you have to pay if YOU want MORE!!!!

On 1/8/2022 at 8:50 PM, FriendlyFarang said:

motorbikes 5 years, cars 7 years

So for a car is that 7 years from the reg date in the Blue Book. So if my car is 7 years old on 7.7.2022 i can tax it without a test just before that date?

Test Centres will get the vehicle through the test and get the tax sticker from DLT

2 hours ago, Henryford said:

So for a car is that 7 years from the reg date in the Blue Book. So if my car is 7 years old on 7.7.2022 i can tax it without a test just before that date?

No.

Without the test certificate and mandatory insurance you can not pay tax.

Your due date for tax is surely after 7.7.?

7 hours ago, Henryford said:

So for a car is that 7 years from the reg date in the Blue Book. So if my car is 7 years old on 7.7.2022 i can tax it without a test just before that date?

No. The idea is that a car running on the road on its 8th year must be tested. The new tax sticker (or disc for those who think we are in the uk) will be valid through the 8th year of the car and therefore must be tested before approved. 

8 hours ago, Henryford said:

So for a car is that 7 years from the reg date in the Blue Book. So if my car is 7 years old on 7.7.2022 i can tax it without a test just before that date?

give it a try.......

13 hours ago, mikecha said:

Get the car serviced  on time then no issues 

20 days before expirer  

Servicing? Ah, yes, I remember servicing. I think the last time I had it serviced was a big service in 2008 when they checked the timing chain. After that I just had regular, yearly oil changes. 

 

But today it passed the Vehicle Test, so I'm happy.

13 hours ago, BritManToo said:

I'd suggest using a different test station.

Funny you should say that... but I went to the same one as the last several years, and during the tests they revved the engine just like last year, a cloud of black soot came billowing out just like last year, but they didn't stick the metal pipe up the exhaust!

 

I didn't say anything, of course.