For Questions Regarding WOFs/CERTs/NUMBER PLATEs

[AllTorque]

https://vehicleinspection.nzta.govt.nz/virms/in-service-wof-and-cof/general/lighting/reversing-lamps

They don’t have to work, but can’t have a hole in the lens or a stuffed reflector 

[kws]

Interesting, it used to be that if it were there, it had to work (wife got failed on it years ago) but obviously changed now.

[Yowzer]

Nah you just had a dick of a wof guy, they've never been a requirement.

[JoKer]

eg "Avengers" all have the white part in their tail light, only the higher spec models had them 'working' or the bulbs & wiring fitted

[Ashkellybarr]

Odometer question:

i understand you need an odometer, but wonder what the rules are?

ive had a car where it broke, had to change the cluster and get a mechanic to write out a thing for it.

if I was to use a motor cycle one what would I need to do?

changing gearbox Witch means changing from mech cable to electronic. Was thinking of feeding it to the link ecu then feeding a motorcycle cluster from the ecu using pwm outputs. And set it up on the bench to get it to read the same as the factory one?

https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/rFngrF84

[tortron]

You don't need an odometer unless you pay road user charges.

 

[Ashkellybarr]

16 hours ago, tortron said:

You don't need an odometer unless you pay road user charges.

 

Actually? So the only reason I had to change the cluster in the other cars was the speedo. The letter from the mechanic was just to explain why the od reading is way off???

[tortron]

No one cares, just looks odd on the history report

[ul9601]

can I put a novelty plate as well as the proper plate?

something that is so obvious not to be mistaken as the real thing, like this.

https://www.customjapaneseplates.com/

[Kimjon]

Seatbelts?

I've googled but end up with complicated tables of rules I don't understand.

I was under the impression that pre 1972??? You don't need rear seatbelts if the vehicle never came with them?

Is this right? Or kind of right?

[Yowzer]

Can't remember the date but yup, if they weren't fitted from factory they don't need them.

If however the car is being re-registered, you'll need to fit them.

[Nominal]

31 minutes ago, Kimjon said:

Seatbelts?

I've googled but end up with complicated tables of rules I don't understand.

I was under the impression that pre 1972??? You don't need rear seatbelts if the vehicle never came with them?

Is this right? Or kind of right?

It depends on when it was first registered in NZ:

- before 1 January 1991 -> No rears required

- between 1 January 1991 to 31 March 2002 -> Rears required

- after 1 April 2002 -> No rears required

https://vehicleinspection.nzta.govt.nz/virms/in-service-wof-and-cof/general/vehicle-interior/seatbelts-and-seatbelt-anchorages

[Kimjon]

Thanks. Yeah confusing eh...

Think I don't need them, may have to double check registration dates, as it may have lapsed then been put back on etc...

[Kimjon]

Shit hot! Just carjamed it and first registration was 22 May 1964...sweet!!!

[escortwags]

Very generic question but.....Mustang 2 front ends to fit early 50's chevs. (Wanting to bag the car and this seems like the easiest option)
Are their any brands from U.S.A that get the instant tick of approval?

[Bling]

23 hours ago, Kimjon said:

Shit hot! Just carjamed it and first registration was 22 May 1964...sweet!!!

I'd want belts in the rear

A) for back seat passenger safety

and just as importantly

B.) for the front seat passenger safety.

Guess that would mean cert time, but worthwhile IMO.

/devils advocate

[Benno]

On 22/09/2019 at 13:42, Yowzer said:

Can't remember the date but yup, if they weren't fitted from factory they don't need them.

If however the car is being re-registered, you'll need to fit them.

So if a car did not have rear seat belts from factory but is de-registered, it would require rear seat belts to be installed for re-vin?

[tortron]

Goes off date of first registration NZ

Have had revinned cars with no belts at all

 

[Kimjon]

3 hours ago, Bling said:

I'd want belts in the rear

A) for back seat passenger safety

and just as importantly

B.) for the front seat passenger safety.

Guess that would mean cert time, but worthwhile IMO.

/devils advocate

Those are very good reasons. I just work on the theory that accidents happen to other people and not me...so I should be sweet as:)

[cletus]

3 hours ago, escortwags said:

Very generic question but.....Mustang 2 front ends to fit early 50's chevs. (Wanting to bag the car and this seems like the easiest option)
Are their any brands from U.S.A that get the instant tick of approval?