When a vehicle is referred to a Repair Certifier for assessment to determine if the vehicle requires repair certification, the Repair Certifier will complete an LT307 or LT308 form (as applicable), which is provided to the Entry Certifier to progress entry certification: An LT307 (No Repair...
It is a process where a Repair Certifier (when requested) inspects the whole vehicle to assess if it needs (or has previously had) repairs to the vehicle’s structure, systems, or components, to determine what is required to restore the vehicle to within a safe tolerance...
All used vehicles entering or re-entering the NZ fleet are required to go through a compliance inspection performed at an approved testing station (sometimes called a compliance centre) by a Key Service Delivery Partner (KSDP) before they can be registered for use on the road....
NZTA set up a quarantine system to allow sufficient time for repairs and sourcing parts without penalising vehicle owners during the entry certification process. Entry certification allows for 21 working days to complete any required rectifications. If the 21 working days is exceeded, a complete full...
This will depend on a number of variables, i.e. the type of repairs required, the repairer’s workload, parts availability, etc. A Repair Certifier may operate a ‘quarantine system’ for the purposes of repair certification which puts the entry certification process on hold for up to...
The cost of repair certification will vary from Repair Certifier to Repair Certifier, and is dependent on the type of repair(s) - there may also be additional expenses for travel and additional inspections (if required). This cost is separate to the entry certification fee, and the...
There is a list of Repair Certifiers available on our website: Click here to go to the RepairCert NZ ‘Find a Repair Certifier’ page. Click here to download a complete list of all Repair Certifiers. ...
We understand that, on occasion, customers may have concerns or complaints about a repair certification. If this happens, the customer should talk to the Repair Certifier to resolve the issue. If the customer is not satisfied with the outcome, they can complete the online NZTA Vehicle...
No, they can only issue an LT308. Note: An Entry Certifier may not request repair certification of a vehicle if the owner can provide a letter or statement from the Insurance company stating why the vehicle was written off, and that there are no structural repairs,...
First, a bit of background is needed: Prior to Repair Certification (if needed) the vehicle will go through a border check (imported vehicles only), and entry certification inspection. Border inspection - carried out either in New Zealand or overseas by approved vehicle inspection organisations. When a...
