My cars are all 1960,1965,1982,1994 and 1997 so will remain unchanged under the new system and still need 6 monthly wofs.I think since my cars are not included in the 12 month wofs then they should have left the 6 month wof alone or I suppose any cars 10 years and younger should get yearly wofs.I understand that the 01-01-00 is just a date but what happens in 2020 when all these cars are 20 years old,does that make my 16 year old car more unsafe compared to a year 2000 car.They better not put up the cost of wofs to cover the yearly wofs as I am already paying for 2 times 6 month wofs compared to a 13 year old year 2000 car.For example if the wof cost doubled yearly does that mean a 6 month wof doubles too costing 4 times as much in a year for two wofs.
meathead_timaru,
Jan 28, 10:15am
Then people should simply go elsewhere. It's not like there's work being added to justify a price hike so if people are silly enough to accept such price gouging by people who think they're owed a living with legislating pointless busywork which is what six-monthly WoFs are, bigger fool them. Let them be tucked.
franc123,
Jan 28, 11:04am
You can be assured that VTNZ will have costed this already, it will be the fantasy of their beancounters to be able to charge $120 for two inspectorsto spend 15 minutes to tell you that there is nothing wrong with your car. But I think the reverse could happen, the "block" of vehicles entitled to a 12 month WOF is going to increase as those requiring 6 decreases, hence the overall number of inspections needed is going to drop over time, there may well be increased competition for the business. Then again the smaller garages that normally cater to the 6yr+ bracket may diminish in number or simply pull out of doing inspections if the numbers drop too low.if too many go THEN be prepared for price hikes at your testing station.
franc123,
Jan 28, 11:14am
WOF issued at pre delivery inspection and first registration, then again on the third anniversary of registration. Annually thereafter.
edangus,
Jan 28, 11:27am
Can't help but hope. Who knows, looks like they used a bit of brains with the WOF changes.
As for including it, it will stop the hit and run incidences (and or false details). Also for our young ones - at least they will be covered if they crash, which in turn saves time. Many young people have no insurance.
tgray,
Jan 28, 1:18pm
You as supposed to sell a car with a WOF no less than 28 days old. I wonder if that will change now!
tazcsv,
Jan 28, 1:32pm
Isnt that only if its sold by a dealer!
bmwnz,
Jan 28, 3:19pm
As a matter of interest, how many of you actually have cars that fail a wof under the present scheme! I have sailed through every wof test for years.
thejazzpianoma,
Jan 28, 3:28pm
Yes, Interestingly Turners can contract out of it, not sure if that avenue is available for dealers, I suspect it is certainly as far as a $1 reserve auction if not further. Kaz or someone would know.
thejazzpianoma,
Jan 28, 3:32pm
I have had a few failed on pedantic nonsense over the years, but mostly rectified there and then. Things like not understanding that orange marker lights are marker lights and don't have to blink, inability to find light switches, confused by rain sensitive wipers, not realising that the wipers won't go with the bonnet up, getting upset because I hadn't wiped off some spilled brake fluid when changing brake lines. Oh and that old chestnut the brake unbalance.
franc123,
Jan 28, 3:32pm
The official fail rate is about 25% at testing stations and about 30% at other AVIC's.The MTA claimed falsely during their recent propaganda campaign that it was closer to 50% but NZTA figures don't agree. Bear in mind of course that a fail can be anything from a parklight being out to a steering universal about to break, most fail issues are for relatively minor things generally speaking that are highly unlikely to be direct causes of a crash.
edangus,
Jan 28, 3:33pm
Jazz, can you please direct me to the legislation for this. I was looking at it this morning on LTSA and I only came up with this, but you have to contract out of it as such.
What should I do if the WoF has expired or is more than one month old!
Buyers can insist on a WoF being less than one month old. This helps protect them if faults have developed in the vehicle since the last WoF check. If the buyer doesn't insist on this, they should give the seller a written undertaking that the vehicle won't be used on the road except for taking it for a new warrant of fitness inspection. This protects the seller ??
thejazzpianoma,
Jan 28, 3:39pm
Sorry I have not noticed anything more than that. All I can say is that I have bought a car with an old WOF at Turners and they have contracted out at the time by making me sign an acknowledgement.
When I sell a car I have always stipulated on the receipt (I keep a copy too) that it is in as is where is condition. The last car I sold I also stipulated specifically that the WOF was over a month old.
That's about the extent of my knowledge.
I think its a load of pointless nonsense really, more focus needs to be put on getting people to take personal responsibility for their actions and think for themselves. Its just too expensive and inefficient to try and regulate everything to absurd levels.
edangus,
Jan 28, 3:43pm
Thanks, I was just trying to make sure, oh well, I always sell as is where is too (well on the documentation). I pretty much agree with the whole personal responsibility perspective - but that is just beyond some peoples ability/comprehension.
joey246,
Jan 28, 4:29pm
hardly its a brand new car shoulda been 5 years
intrade,
Jan 28, 4:32pm
28 day wof is for all now unless you contract out of that kaz told me that on here few month ago dealers cant contract out of 28 day wofs only private sales and auctions will be new thing comming i hear a few month ago to include them in consumer guarantees act also somhow.
joey246,
Jan 28, 4:33pm
Same ive got a 98 wingroad had it for 6-7 yrs only failed a wof once and that was just after i bought it because it needed new tyres ppl make it sound like your car is going to fall to bits if it isnt checked 6 monthly which is a crock
noodle34,
Jan 28, 4:48pm
Our work vehicles are leased, within three years they have done 150,000kms and go back to the lease company and we get a new one again. so in all these kms no one will ever check my vehicle ! STUPID
intrade,
Jan 28, 5:08pm
new cars have stict rules attached to be serviced by only outhorised dealers or the new vehicle warranty is void. so i doubt that no one looks at it only no wof morons will look at it that is all for the time being
thejazzpianoma,
Jan 28, 5:09pm
Not at all, leased vehicles are usually maintained properly by a third party on a "by the book" basis. No need for a WOF check at all in your situation.
thejazzpianoma,
Jan 28, 5:12pm
I sold a car once where the new owner sat in the driveway (after handing over the cash) and repeatedly granched the transmission going nowhere.
I jumped in it and drove them down the driveway in the end.
"Didn't know I had to push the clutch right down!"
Luckily their father was a good sensible mechanic, he had test driven it for them so I didn't feel too bad.
intrade,
Jan 28, 5:12pm
said mid next yearits only just a new year so they mean in 1.5 years they will make this only happen!
edangus,
Jan 28, 5:29pm
Thats what I mean.sheesh, its a worry sometimes.
franc123,
Jan 28, 5:53pm
Oh yes I agree totally, never said it was a good idea, more a reflection of the mentality of some people. There will be more late 90's model cars being offered for sale if this law gets passed as proposed, without their owners stopping to consider the fact that their vehicle will still need the same amount of money to be spent on repairs regardless of how often its subject to official inspection.
ringo2,
Jan 28, 6:17pm
It isn't. Read this, "Associate Transport Minister Simon Bridges announced yesterday drivers whose cars are less than 13-years-old will only need annual warrant of fitness checks rather than six-monthly." Next year your 2001 Primera will require 6 monthly checks.
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