Light vehicle repair certification

The latest issue of Inspection news is now available to download.

The 1 April 2024 amendments to the VIRM: In-service certification are now in effect.

You can now download a copy of the 30 April 2024 VIRM amendments. These affect the VIRM: Entry certification and VIRM: Entry certification (new light vehicles).

We're delaying the amendment planned for 1 March 2024 (introducing registration plate inspections). We appreciate the feedback that has been provided to date and apologise for the delay in this notification. Once we're in a position to provide further information, we'll send a new VIRM preview, allowing further opportunity to provide feedback.

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency has issued an industry alert to warn heavy vehicle specialist certifiers and heavy vehicle service providers about the risk of cracks forming in perforated chassis rails.

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency has issued a safety alert following several incidents of failed drawbar hinge pins resulting in failures of the drawbar and trailer separation. This safety alert applies to all heavy full trailers with drawbar hinge kits.