In my previous thread, I asked about importing a (near) vintage auto. Now that I am here and looking at used cars, I have the following question: What happens when your car turns 30 years old? Does it automatically become vintage and thus restricted to 3000km/year driving?

Looking at the information I got previously; It seems as though you *can* register your car as vintage, but I don't see anything that says you *have* to register your car as vintage. I ask because this would obviously effect the value of used cars. If your used car isn't particularly interesting and about to become restricted to 3000km/year, I don't think many people would want it.

It's a choice, MFK only required every 5 years is the only advantage I can see.

No.

Advantage is that you can have one plate for seven (rather than the normal two), but usage is severely limited.

Tom

It normally not even that here!

Every ten is more like it!

Tom

Varies in different Kantons

4 years to go for the Passat

Yes that is right - a mid 80s Passat is now over 25 years old - I can remember them being desirable when new

is this vintage yet?

27 years old - so no - not quite.