Vehicle Compliance & Entry Certification

Every vehicle imported into New Zealand, and every vehicle that has been de-registered, must pass entry certification before it can legally go on the road. That is our core business, and it has been for over 20 years.

We handle the whole process: the inspection, the paperwork, any repairs needed to bring the vehicle up to standard, and the final certification. You deal with one workshop from arrival to registration rather than being sent between three or four different places.

What compliance covers

Entry certification checks a vehicle against New Zealand's safety and construction requirements. Depending on the vehicle and where it came from, that can include structural condition, brakes, steering and suspension, lights and glazing, seatbelts and restraints, emissions and fuel systems, plus verification of the vehicle's identity and history.

Where something does not meet the standard, it has to be corrected before the vehicle can pass. Because our repair work and our certification happen on the same site, that correction usually costs you days rather than weeks.

Why customers use us

• VTNZ certified — inspections carried out to NZTA-approved standards.
• Latest scanning technology — so faults are found accurately rather than guessed at.
• Onsite repairs and certification — including an NZTA approved repair certification engineer on site.
• Pick up and delivery — we can arrange collection of your vehicle.
• Affiliated with leading shipping companies — see shipping referrals.
• Onsite secure storage — while your vehicle waits for parts, documents or collection.

Track your job online

When we quote your vehicle you get an online account. It shows the current status of your job, lists exactly which documents we still need from you, and holds your invoice. You can upload photos and paperwork to it directly, so nothing gets lost in an email thread.

Before your vehicle arrives

Most delays we see are documentation problems, not mechanical ones. It is worth reading our guides on registration and rego renewal and vehicle deregistration before your vehicle lands, and checking the document requirements for the country you are importing from.

Get a quote

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