Entry Certification
Certify imported vehicles
Imported vehicles need to be certified to ensure they comply with NZ road safety standards.
VINZ are experts in entry certification for new and used light and heavy vehicles.
We pride ourselves on quick, efficient inspection processes and outstanding customer service.
As a leading provider, we inspect more than 60,000 imported vehicles annually for importers, dealers, repair workshops and compliance centres.
What’s included?
Depending on the type of vehicle, some or all of the following are checked:
- Brake performance and condition
- Doors
- Exhaust condition and performance
- Fuel system condition
- Glazing
- Lighting performance and condition
- Load anchorage systems
- Mudguards and mud flaps
- Occupant protection systems
- Safety belts
- Speedometer
- Steering and suspension
- Stock crate and crate retention system condition
- Structural condition
- Towing connections
- Vehicle standards compliance
- Wheel and tyre condition
- Windscreen washers and wipers
How long will it take?
Approximately 2-3 hours.
How often?
This is a one-off vehicle assessment on entry, or re-entry, into NZ.
Why choose VINZ?
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