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| Thread ID: 135625 | 2013-11-24 23:31:00 | Vehicle WOF | beetle (243) | PC World Chat |
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| 1360800 | 2013-11-25 05:57:00 | Of course they look under the bonnet! any inspector will... here you go - the comprehensive one - good luck! :) vehicleinspection.nzta.govt.nz or a basic overview of wof requirements at vtnz www.vtnz.co.nz and here's a complete list of what is looked at, if applicable to the vehicle The items that are inspected in a Warrant of Fitness are as below: Under Bonnet Chassis/VIN Modified vehicle Structure/corrosion Engine & drivetrainning Fuel system Interior/Boot Seats and anchorages Head restraints Seatbelts Seatbelt anchorages Interior impact Speedometer Frontal impact airbags Airbag self check ABS self check Audible warning device Space saver tyre label Spare wheel secure Alternative fuel cert Alternative fuel sys Brake Performance Service brake performance Service brake balance Parking brake performance Trailer breakaway brake Structure/Exterior Impact damage Corrosion Modifications External projections Exterior dimensions Towing connections Doors and hinged panels Motorcycle footrests Rear position lamps Side marker lamps End outline marker Stop lamps Hi-stop lamp (from 1990) Registration lamp/s Rear reflectors Reversing lamps Cosmetic lamps Steering components Suspension mechanism Suspension components Suspension modification Tyres, Wheels and Hubs Hubs & axles Wheel condition Tyre condition Tyre compatibility Tread depth Mudguards Steering & Suspension Suspension play Steering play Vision/Lighting Windscreen Rear view mirrors Other glazing Sun visors Wipers & operation Washers & operation Headlamps Front & rear fog lamps Cornering lamps Daytime running lamps Direction indicator lamps Forward position lamps Underbody Chassis Floorpan Engine Transmission Fuel tank/lines Brake components Exhaust system Visible smoke Exhaust noise Spare wheel secure?? Like where is it going?? A spare wheel is not a WOF requirement. |
paulw (1826) | ||
| 1360801 | 2013-11-25 06:59:00 | the spare wheel has to be secured in a station or hatch if its in the boot because it could in theory take your head off in a crash | gary67 (56) | ||
| 1360802 | 2013-11-25 08:19:00 | Spare wheel secure?? Like where is it going?? A spare wheel is not a WOF requirement. no - but if there is one in the vehicle, it has to be secure. and that is a WOF requirement the reason is pretty obvious really, as Gary explains |
bevy121 (117) | ||
| 1360803 | 2013-11-27 12:21:00 | I had several arguments with the Glenfield testing station in the past. One was an Austin A55 which they failed for worn king pins. I produced a Manual which showed the tapered pins which only fitted well when the weight of the car was on them. Another was when I had a Holden EH with cross ply tyres. I had two tyres retreaded by Frank Allen with a Radial Michelin tread, just because I like the tread. They failed it because I had radial & cross ply mixed! Then there was the Ford Falcon which they failed for loose upper ball joints. The Falcon had .020" free play in the upper joints when new, no springs in them. I took a Mercedes 220S to them, really scary drive because the dampers on one side were shot, they passed it! For many years now I have gone to a private garage & got the car serviced at the same time, no problems. | mzee (3324) | ||
| 1360804 | 2013-11-27 20:48:00 | This does beg the question: should allowances be made for older cars ? or for very old/vintage cars If these cars are going to be on the road should they have to pass the same tests as all the other cars ? eg: Do we make allowances for appalling brakes on some very old cars & just say its OK . What about the cars with drum brakes on the front, can we let them through if they arnt up to modern safety standards (I remember some late 60's & 70's cars that were shockers) . Cars with tyres that arnt up to it on really wet roads ? The car I drive now (1990 Ford Laser) would NOT be allowed to be imported/Vinned/certed as is now, due to its really bad crash test performance. Its crash safety standard was bad when it was made, compared to whats required today, its no where near it. So should my car still even be allowed on the road ? Should the law be that it cant be re-sold ? Most buyers would assume crash safety standards that it just doesnt have. |
1101 (13337) | ||
| 1360805 | 2013-11-27 22:19:00 | The WoF regs state that an older car needs to comply with the safety standards that were valid at time of manufacture. So all those vintage cars without seat belts, with cable-driven drum brakes, no indicators, 6v electrics (resulting in headlights with about 1 candle-power) are all still legal. Are they safer? I guess that's a moot point. There's a recent statistic floating around that vehicles older than about 30 years are involved in less injury accidents than newer vehicles. I think this is generally attributable to those vehicles mainly being driven by enthusiasts who keep them in a good condition rather than Jo Public. |
Antmannz (6583) | ||
| 1360806 | 2013-11-27 23:45:00 | Spare wheel secure?? Like where is it going?? A spare wheel is not a WOF requirement. Pretty sure it is, just not for a trailer....? |
wratterus (105) | ||
| 1360807 | 2013-11-27 23:55:00 | Pretty sure it is, just not for a trailer....? Nope. Many newer cars come without a spare. The new Minis come with run flat tyres, but even if you change them to normal tyres, you still don't need to carry a spare. |
Antmannz (6583) | ||
| 1360808 | 2013-11-28 09:29:00 | Hi Beetle, I suspect the problem will be the switch (innards thereof) so either chat to an auto-electrician or straight to the dealer | Ofthesea (14129) | ||
| 1360809 | 2013-11-28 23:00:00 | There are so many things that can go wrong with an electric window, with so little detail then I suspect, while you may be correct, there is a good chance it is something else. | Alex B (15479) | ||
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