I have done complaint to VTNZ and sent something to the Government.I think the recheck should be 6 months in line with supply problems and the 5 year WOF for new utes I believe.
franc123,
Nov 18, 9:34am
WTF this gets worse and worse. No vehicle in NZ gets a 5 year WoF it's a 3yr one for brand new vehicles only since 2014 then falls back to a year, anything pre 2000 remains on 6 months. If you want a 3yr WoF buy a new truck! Australian states vary, some still require periodic inspections. The police can and will order your car off the road if it's got obvious problems and you are then a pedestrian. Free WoF rechecks have been 28 days since forever. How about maintaining your vehicle properly, rust bad enough to fail WoF doesn't appear in 5 minutes. There is nothing stopping you getting this stuff fixed in advance, in fact it's in your interests to do so before the inspector sees any structural problems.
sr2,
Nov 18, 9:47am
Wow - I'd expect to hear back from 'Cindy (the goddess of fertility, cultural sensitivity and political correctness). asap.
You're making history here mate!
sr2,
Nov 18, 9:59am
+1 mate, I couldn't agree more.
andrewcg53,
Nov 18, 10:05am
The fines you get more than make up for it eg 1 bald tyre 110 dollars, a light not working 159 dollars and this one using your phone to pay at a drive-through up to 534 dollars depending on state
pico42,
Nov 18, 10:16am
It varies from state to state.
sadmuddle,
Nov 18, 10:20am
They could have done a have it done for next WOF .They even failed a brand new driver seat belt.When I yank it it locks Any belts allows a person to lean forward ,There was no serious problems needing immediate attention.
3tomany,
Nov 18, 10:31am
So why do you not use the same garage to do the WOF.
3tomany,
Nov 18, 10:34am
Why do you not have a new ute? I just got one an it is awesome.
sr2,
Nov 18, 10:44am
Millennial snowflake?
elect70,
Nov 18, 11:00am
ha i had a range rover that had sat for 5years ®o long expired , failed certification due to rust in rear cross member Ididnt see it but reckons pin holes in it . $500 so it needed fixing by certified repairer & $700for his cert plus repair cost then id have to pay $500 for another cetification inspection at VTNZ . as couldnt get it fixed in 28 days so sold it as is where is for $1500 dam rort . .
sandypheet,
Nov 18, 6:03pm
Six months for a recheck, you are joking, the rule is you can take your vehicle from the place of inspection to a place for repair and return it. You are happy to not have the use of your car for six months.
strobo,
Nov 18, 6:29pm
You don't set the testing standards or how a test is carried out ,they do other wise there may well be serious problems if ya head went thru the windscreen in a smash!.There are several reasons for fails on seatbelt op .Sensitivity is one ie in forward motion of the vehicle regarding lock up.Whether a new seatbelt or not the same rule applys.
Note 3
Single-sensitive means a seatbelt retractor that, during normal driving conditions, allows freedom of movement by the wearer of the seatbelt by means of length-adjusting components that automatically adjust the seatbelt to the wearer, and that comprises a locking mechanism activated in an emergency by deceleration of the vehicle (ie the seatbelt is vehicle sensitive). Note 4
Dual-sensitive means a seatbelt retractor that, during normal driving conditions, allows freedom of movement by the wearer of the seatbelt by means of length-adjusting components that automatically adjust the strap to the wearer, and that is activated by two or more of the following:
a) deceleration of the vehicle, or
b) acceleration of the strap from the retractor, or
c) other means of activation.
sadmuddle,
Nov 18, 7:11pm
We tested it time and time again. It does the same as 3 other vehicles we have.
sadmuddle,
Nov 18, 7:15pm
I will prove my point by slamming into a power pole at 100 KPH
sadmuddle,
Nov 18, 7:55pm
Re seat belt . the testing person said get in the passenger seat go for short run around yard .he hit brakes at about 30kph ,belt did not lock. My belt in the passenger seat did not lock up either.So I think all our seats belts in 5 vehicles are stuffed.
gazzat22,
Nov 18, 7:59pm
five weeks in a Panel Beaters so it wasnt a small repair.How much did it cost compared to a WOF. ?
sadmuddle,
Nov 18, 8:28pm
$2000 . Panel shop too busy .
b.a.m,
Nov 18, 8:42pm
1)No, we are not rolling in money. 2)It is a capital item, so capitalised and not a straight tax deduction.
franc123,
Nov 18, 9:22pm
The cost/benefit of periodic safety inspections has been questioned in various jurisdictions around the world and in some cases that requirement has been scrapped in favour of having a stronger enforcement model. Given the original scope of the system was to prevent road deaths as a result of vehicle malfunctions it's been proven that not having them has minimal effect on the road toll. I remember as you no doubt do too when this was being debated here some years ago and the MTA were pushing for the retention of 6 month WoFs on the over 6yo's, they could come up with no credible statistical reason why such a short interval should be retained. In fact all it seems to encourage is a lack of ongoing compliance between checks.
gazzat22,
Nov 18, 10:04pm
Over the years 2 things continue to concern me.(.1) the large number of vehicles with no/expired WOF,s (2) the similarly large number of drivers that consider a WOF is a warranty and it is not necessary/required to check and maintain the vehicle to the WOF standard,the" Its got a warrant so its OK "attitude.
gazzat22,
Nov 18, 10:10pm
What has the Prime minister got to do with this subject? or didnt Judith reply either. !
scuba,
Nov 19, 12:26am
sr2 wrote: Wow - I'd expect to hear back from 'Cindy (the goddess of fertility, cultural sensitivity and political correctness). asap.
You're making history here mate![/quote You want to also ask her why nothing was done under Shon Keys reign or any other government since it was bought in. Maybe you should look into the faceless beureucrats that bring about these regulations rather than the politicians .
saxman99,
Nov 19, 12:33am
Do you promise?
gazzat22,
Nov 19, 12:45am
Maybe should have done that Before spending $2000.00
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