I bought a new car in October2001 and transferred the plates from the GTA to it. I want to put the GTA back on the road this week. Does anyone know if I'll have to certify the car and/or emission test it before they'll give me new plates?

Thanks,

 

I hate to say this but I'm pretty sure you do. This is the exact reason why before I ad the year round Sunfire, I used to get a seperate set of plates for the winter beaters.

 

For the safety I think you're ok. As long as you didn't change the ownership on it. A couple years ago you could remove and reattach plates without re-safetying the vehicle.

As for the e-test- I would like to assume the same applies- but with the way the government and the MOTC have been going the last few years, I wouldn't bet the farm on it...

 

I switched the plates from my one wi nter beater to the old one I had, and since the old car was due for a e-test, I had to get it done, but the safety didn't have to be done. I believe the only time a safety is needed is when it changes owners. If the GTA wasn't up for emissions, you shouldn't have to do it.

 

Hmmm, good point guys about the safety. I'm not sure about the e-test though as I think you need that to get your sticker no?!?

 

Only if it is due for emissions. when did the car last get emissions done?