Repair Certificates

If a vehicle has had structural damage — from a crash, from rust, or from a poorly executed modification — it needs a repair certificate before it can be certified or stay road legal. We are an NZTA approved repair certification centre, with the inspectors and engineers on site rather than contracted in.

Why that matters for turnaround

At most workshops, repair certification means booking an external certifier, waiting for their availability, and often re-booking when something needs adjusting. Because we have onsite VTNZ inspectors (NZTA approved agents) and repair certification engineers, assessment and sign-off happen where the work is being done. That removes most of the waiting.

What we handle

• Structural repair assessment and certification
• Repairs to damaged or rusted structural sections
• Certification of repairs carried out during entry compliance
• Guaranteed repair work — we stand behind what we sign off

Imported vehicles with previous damage

A vehicle repaired overseas will still need to satisfy New Zealand requirements, regardless of any certification it carried in its home market. Damage history that was acceptable elsewhere may need re-assessment, additional repair, or certification here. If you are buying at auction offshore, it is worth getting the vehicle's history checked before you commit — we would rather tell you about a problem before you ship it than after.

Modified vehicles

Structural modification is a different certification pathway. If your vehicle has been modified rather than repaired, see our guide to LVV certification, which explains which changes need low volume vehicle certification and how that process works.

Get a quote

Start with an instant, free vehicle compliance quote, or contact us on 022 648 6276 to talk through your vehicle.