Importing a vehicle from usa

[S124AB 1,953]

Here's the list of repair certifiers:

https://www.nzta.govt.nz/assets/resources/specialist-repair-certifiers/docs/specialist-repair-certifiers.pdf

Most of them are making any excuse to NOT take on more work, as 3 have been suspended and prosecuted by NZTA in AKL alone, with their current clampdown on rules interpretation or not following the manufacturers approved repair method.

There is more leeway with pre 1990 cars, however, the repair certifier will advise what's required, and who can do the work.

Welding certificates are those applying mostly to panelbeating, i-Car approved, factory courses for certain models etc, etc.

Any signs of previous repair, the certifier will require sanding/grinding back to bare metal.

So talk to one of the above before doing any work and follow their advice...

 

[Testament 8,208]

On 12/11/2019 at 16:10, Corbie said:

AS/NZS1554.1:2014

https://vehicleinspection.nzta.govt.nz/virms/light-vehicle-repair/general-repairs/welding

hilarious

 

[j.e.d. 1,124]

On 12/11/2019 at 21:20, S124AB said:

Here's the list of repair certifiers:

https://www.nzta.govt.nz/assets/resources/specialist-repair-certifiers/docs/specialist-repair-certifiers.pdf

Most of them are making any excuse to NOT take on more work, as 3 have been suspended and prosecuted by NZTA in AKL alone, with their current clampdown on rules interpretation or not following the manufacturers approved repair method.

There is more leeway with pre 1990 cars, however, the repair certifier will advise what's required, and who can do the work.

Welding certificates are those applying mostly to panelbeating, i-Car approved, factory courses for certain models etc, etc.

Any signs of previous repair, the certifier will require sanding/grinding back to bare metal.

So talk to one of the above before doing any work and follow their advice...

 

Thanks man, much appreciated