INFORMATION SHEET # 01 - 2025 (March 2025) DOWNLOAD A PDF VERSION OF THIS PAGE BY CLICKING HERE Purpose To provide an overview of the light vehicle repair certification (repair certification) process to help vehicle owners and repairers with their understanding of what is required when a vehicle...
INFORMATION SHEET # 1 - 2023 (February 2023) DOWNLOAD A PDF VERSION OF THIS PAGE BY CLICKING HERE What to do if you have a Flood Damaged Vehicle In the wake of the recent and severe flooding event in the Auckland region, RepairCert NZ is concerned that the...
This Technical Bulletin advises Repair Certifiers about additional inspections, assessments and reports (beyond the information provided in a wheel alignment report) that may be necessary when repair certifying vehicles with steering and suspension damage, particularly in relation to identifying whether the steering system and related...
While the Notice of Appointment (NoA) and Light Vehicle Repair Certification Vehicle Inspection Requirements Manual (Repair VIRM) cover what Repair Certifiers need to do when an actual or perceived conflict of interest occurs, this Information Sheet has been developed to provide clarification to support the...
To provide collective information from the Light Vehicle Repair Certification Vehicle Inspection Requirements Manual (Repair VIRM) on the requirements for approving and recording the vehicle repairers a Repair Certifier uses when carrying out repair certification activities. Information Sheet 04-2025 Shop ProfilesDownload ...
To outline the history, functions, and responsibilities of the Technical Support Group (TSG). 2025-03-Technical-Support-GroupDownload ...
New Technical Bulletin - Motorcycle Brake Lever Safety Risk Best-practice Guidance to Prevent Front Brake Drag Risk Technical Bulletin 2025-07 Motorcycle Brake Lever Safety RiskDownload ...
This Technical Bulletin advises Repair Certifiers in the inspection, assessment, and replacement of supplementary restraint system (SRS) components, on motor vehicles fitted with modern safety equipment, following a collision. Technical Bulletin 2025-06 Post-collision SRS ReinstatementDownload ...
This Technical Bulletin advises Repair Certifiers in the correct preparation and welding processes for full-frame chassis (chassis) of body-over-frame vehicles, during collision or corrosion welding repairs, including sectioning, and weld-on component replacement. Technical Bulletin 2025-05 Full-frame Chassis Welding ProceduresDownload ...
This information Sheet introduces and explains a new Form called the Damage Management Plan (DMP), which has been developed by RepairCert NZ for Specialist Light Vehicle Repair Certifiers (Repair Certifiers) who wish to use it. The DMP is designed to assist a Repair Certifier when...
Topics: RepairCert NZ Continues to Fund Thatcham Subscription for All Repair Certifiers | MTA & CRA Partnership - Shop Profiles | The Use of Laser Technologies for Autobody Corrosion Removal and Preparation | From the Helpdesk - Second Hand Door Replacement | Repair Certifiers Needed...
Modern Rivian body structures use advanced steels, crumple zones, and complex joining methods to protect occupants. In this presentation (note that we begin from 9:46), Rivian explains why certified repair methods are essential to preserve crash performance and safety systems. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=owLVBceESoU&t=586s ...