Vehicle compliance costs can vary depending on the vehicle you are importing, so we can't give you a standard set rate.

Compliance costs are based on Country you are importing from, LHD or RHD. Rare Vehicle, Year, Make and Model.

Our instant online quote system works all this out for you and will give you an accurate quote in real time for vehicle compliance in New Zealand. It will also direct you to the correct forms, guidelines and requirements for New Zealand compliance.

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Repair certification

When VTNZ inspects your vehicle they may discover that the vehicle you’re importing requires repairs, or has had repairs to fix structural damage or deterioration, it may require repair certification before it can be registered. You may also need repair certification if you want to have your vehicle re-registered.

Where repair is needed

Where vehicles need repairs, the law requires that the repairs must restore the vehicle to a similar condition – within 'safe tolerance' – to when they were manufactured. This applies to all vehicles and all types of repairs: structural, mechanical and electrical.

All used vehicles entering New Zealand must be checked by an NZTA authorised agent, (we use VTNZ) and complied before they can be registered for use on the road.

If VTNZ identifies that the vehicle has been damaged or repaired before or has rust contamination before it arrived in NZ the vehicle will require Repair Certification.

A  Repair Certifier Engineer, licensed by NZTA will advise what repair method is required to repair your vehicle and will monitor the repair before issuing a Repair Certificate at completion.  The inspection and any required repairs will be at a cost to the owner which will vary depending on the work and certification required. This cost is additional to the Entry Certification Fee and or Compliance Fee.

Remember: You cannot drive the vehicle on the road until it meets all legal requirements.

Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) help combat fraud and are the main way we identify vehicles for registration and other processes.

Warrant of fitness and Certificate of fitness Inspectors check the VIN. The police or vehicle inspectors may also check the VIN during roadside inspections.

VINs can be:

• stamped into the vehicle structure (often the firewall) during manufacture.
• stamped on a metal plate and fixed onto the vehicle body.
• etched onto the rear window of the vehicle.

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Make sure you keep the vehicle identifier – the chassis or vehicle identification number (VIN). Removal and reattachment of this number may mean the vehicle will not gain certification. It’s best to consult us before you repair any corrosion or accident damage.

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Yes, we can organise collection of your vehicle from the shipping agent on your behalf.

Accordingly, this is an extra cost and our fee is based on the area  and distance we need to travel to collect the vehicle.

We will estimate the cost to your first and wait for your approval before we proceed.

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A compliance plate is a small metal plate (typically about 100mm x 50mm, smaller for motorcycles), which is attached to the vehicle. A compliance plate identifies the vehicle by make, model, date of manufacture and Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)/chassis number. Compliance Plates are permanently affixed to vehicles and usually are fitted in vehicle engine bays, on vehicle door pillars or near the passenger side footwell. On motorcycles they are usually attached to steering heads. Compliance plates are usually silver although other colours are sometimes used.

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If you're importing a used vehicle from Australia you must provide evidence that it meets a range of approved standards before it can be registered for use on the road.

Proof of ownership

You need to provide evidence that you're the legal owner of the vehicle. Vehicles must not be owing any monies and or finance. Vehicles must have a clear title.

This can include:

• the original documents showing the ownership history to the last registered owner in Australia (eg de-registration or change of ownership papers) and;
• an invoice, bill of sale or receipt, etc.

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If you're importing a used vehicle from Europe you must provide evidence that it meets a range of approved standards before it can be registered for use on the road.

Proof of ownership
You need to provide evidence that you're the legal owner of the vehicle. This includes:

• the original documents that prove previous registration and provide an ownership trail that goes back to the last registered owner in the country where the vehicle was last registered, and
• certified English translations of all documents not in English (bills of sale, purchase receipts etc).
• vehicles must not have monies owing or finance.
• vehicles must have clear title.

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If you're importing a used vehicle from Japan you must provide evidence that it meets a range of approved standards before it can be registered for use on the road.

Proof of ownership
You need to provide evidence that you're the legal owner of the vehicle.

Must be the original documents Export Certificate (De-reg Papers), that prove previous registration and provide an ownership trail that goes back to the last registered owner in the country where the vehicle was last registered. Vehicles must not be owing any monies and or finance. Vehicles must have a clear title.

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If you're importing a used vehicle from the United States you must provide evidence that it meets a range of approved standards before it can be registered for use on the road.

Proof of ownership

You need to provide evidence that you're the legal owner of the vehicle.

This can include:

• the original documents showing the ownership history to the last registered owner in the United States (eg de-registration or change of ownership papers or a USA certificate of origin) and
• an invoice, bill of sale or receipt, etc.
• must not be owing any monies and or finance.
• must have a clear title.

Important: If the Vehicle is LHD (Left Hand Drive) or LHD Rare Models, please read this article

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If you're importing a used vehicle from any other country we have not listed below you must provide evidence that it meets a range of approved standards before it can be registered for use on the road.

There are other standards if you are importing a vehicle from Japan, Australia, Europe and the USA.

Proof of ownership

You need to provide evidence that you're the legal owner of the vehicle.

This can include:

• the original documents that prove previous registration and provide an ownership trail that goes back to the last registered owner in the country where the vehicle was last registered, and
• certified English translations of all documents not in English (bills of sale, purchase receipts, etc).
• For vehicles imported from Hong Kong you can present a vehicle registration card that shows the ownership history and is stamped 'cancelled' or 'deregistered' by the Hong Kong Transport Department.

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Yes, you can. Since 1981, each new car has been given a standardised 17-digit code, which includes a serial number.

Older cars may have VIN's too, although they will not follow the standardised formula.

A VIN lets you unlock vital information about the vehicle, make, model and its history.

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For both used and parallel-imported new vehicles you can present an original Japanese export or completion inspection certificate showing one of the applicable emissions code character sets (in the table below) at the beginning of the industry model code. See examples of the certificate below (the industry model code including the emission codes are circled in red).

Alternatively, a statement of compliance that includes an approved emission standard is acceptable proof that your vehicle meets New Zealand requirements.

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For both used and parallel-imported new vehicles, an EPA label or statement of compliance that includes an approved emissions standard is acceptable proof your vehicle meets New Zealand requirements.

US statements of compliance often refer to emissions standards using the terms 'EPA Federal Tier 1' or 'EPA Federal Tier 2' or similar. However, the vehicle industry does not use these terms in the Vehicle Emissions Rule for US standards ('US2001', 'US2004', etc). Use the following table to match the different terms:

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For both used and parallel-imported new vehicles, a statement of compliance that includes an approved emission standard is acceptable proof your vehicle meets New Zealand requirements.The emission standards applying to light vehicles are coded ADR 79. You can determine the version of the ADR 79 standard from the date on the ADR compliance plate.

Some vehicles may comply up to a year in advance of these dates (and up to two years in the case of petrol vehicles complying with ADR 79/02). To confirm compliance in these cases, contact the vehicle manufacturer.See more detail on New Zealand Emission standards.

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For both used and parallel-imported new vehicles, acceptable proof your vehicle meets New Zealand requirements can be:

• a suitable European Community (EC) whole vehicle approval plate/sticker
• a suitable UN/ECE approval plate/sticker
• a certificate of conformity or statement of compliance that includes an approved emission standard.

Determining emissions level from EC directives (for light vehicles)

The following is a list of EC/EEC directives for vehicle exhaust emissions and the 'Euro' emissions level corresponding to each directive.

If a directive is not listed on the above table, and the first number is a '7' or an '8,' the emissions level is Euro 0.

Determining emissions level from UN/ECE regulations for light vehicles

The following is a list of UN/ECE regulations for vehicle exhaust emissions and the 'Euro' emissions level corresponding to each regulation.

The regulation name can be listed either independently or within a UN/ECE system approval number.

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For both used and parallel-imported new vehicles, acceptable proof your vehicle meets New Zealand requirements can be:

• Emissions standards – a suitable compliance plate/label, or statement of compliance that includes an approved emissions standard

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Re-Register A Vehicle IN NEW Zealand

• If your vehicle’s registration has been cancelled in NZ and you want to use the vehicle on the road again, you need to register it again, which includes vehicle compliance.
• There are some steps to follow to register your vehicle if it isn’t registered now, but it has been registered in New Zealand before.
• Because it’s unregistered, you can’t legally drive it on the road. It needs to be towed or transported by another vehicle.
• You need to take proof that it has been registered in New Zealand before, and that you’re the person entitled to register it again now.
• * proof of ownership can be old registration papers, or documentation that show the vehicle’s identification number (VIN) or chassis number, such as an old Certificate of registration.
• We, the certifier will need to be satisfied that the documents demonstrate that the vehicle, when originally registered, was designed and constructed according to the requirements applying at that time.

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Importing a rare LHD (Left Hand Drive) vehicle can be complicated but is achievable.

This article may answer some of your important questions. We have included a LHD permit application to download.

Common Questions about LHD Vehicles:

• Q. Does my vehicle meet compliance if I apply for a LHD permit?
• A. No, you will also need to provide the required evidence that the vehicle & applicant meets the criteria as set out in the LHD permit application (download application here).
• Q. Am I able to get an exemption for a LHD permit as I am a Kiwi moving back to N.Z?
• A. Very unlikely, In rare cases will the NZTA issue an exemption for a LHD Permit.
• Q. How can I get confirmation or even get this permit BEFORE I ship the vehicle to N.Z?
• A. You need to be in N.Z to apply for the LHD permit, do not import the vehicle until the permit has been approved.
• Q. Can I apply for the permit before I ship the vehicle?
• A. Yes you can, however you must be in N.Z and fill the application form in front of a Entry Certifier (us).
• Q. What exactly is identified as being a collector's item? In a magazine?
• A. The vehicle (or its make, model and sub-model is identified as being a collector’s item in a commercially produced motoring publication (a copy of the relevant article must be supplied with the application or the application will not proceed).
• Q. Shouldn’t the fact that being less than 20,000KM's confirms this?
• A. No, its make, model and sub-model is identified as being a collector’s item in a commercially produced motoring publication (a copy of the relevant article must be supplied with this application or the application will not proceed).
• Please Note: In order to confirm if the vehicle meets all the other compliance requirements, we need the following information:
  • Country of Export; and
  • Electronic Stability Control Fitted as OE: Yes or No

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Disclaimer: This is general information only on LHD. Please contact NZTA for confirmation before you import your vehicle.

In New Zealand you can import any car you wish with limited restriction, but it does not mean you will be able to drive it on New Zealand roads.

For example you can import a Classic Car that is in no condition to drive, and just store, or have in your collection. However, if you wanted to drive that car New Zealand roads then you would need to go through the Compliance Process.

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There are two ways to cancel or make an active quote / job that you have with us inactive.

• 1. Within the upload document reminder e-mail, there is a link called "CANCEL JOB" at the footer of the e-mail.
• 2. The alternative way to cancel an active job, is by signing into your online account choosing update next to the job you wish to cancel, then navigate to the documents upload section and click the cancel icon in the bottom right corner (pictured below).
• 3. All friendly reminders about required documents will stop if a quote is made inactive.

Note: Vehicles that have arrived at the our workshop and are being processed cannot be cancelled online. You must call us on +6492703777 to discuss your current job..