WOF should change to WTFF (what the fuck for?)

[Highlander]

I wont use VTNZ any more. Too many times I have been failed for things complete trivia. Example: Fog lights set too high, went home, looked and realised the adjustment screws were rusted tight, took it back and suddnely they were spot on (they still haven't been adjusted in the 14 years we have had that car).

I was talking to a guy the other day who said he left after diciplinary action for not complying with their policy of failing one in three vehicles they inspect.

I read in the paper the other day VTNZ are going to introduce a road side rescue scheme to rival the AA, shudder to think what that might be like.

Never taken a bike to them, always used a workshop I trust.

[Rhys]

Had a bike fail a wof because the little knob on the end of the clutch lever was had broken off (got blown of the side stand with the pervious owner) I could buy after market levers half the length and they pass! What is that about ?

[Latte]

Had a bike fail a wof because the little knob on the end of the clutch lever was had broken off (got blown of the side stand with the pervious owner) I could buy after market levers half the length and they pass! What is that about ?

Sharp end maybe?

[Hopeful Bastard]

Had the car go through VTNZ. A nice little 1988/9 1.5L Toyota Cielo.

Power? What power.. This thing is gutless!! Yet as soon as they saw the Sub in the back they pretty much Automatically failed me.

Got down to the other end (after i get my father to take it through) And not a single thing wrong with it says the guy.

Yet, From what i know is wrong - Steering, Pulls hard to the left.
Engine mount broken
Right hand headlight. I tell them not to touch it because the Adjustment screw isnt working and i have it in a relative good place (Yes, China's working children stuffed me around again. 2nd headlight unit i have gone through)
But, the baboons pull out the trusty screwdriver to lift it and then wonder why it drops to spot the roadkill? o.O
Rear left tyre doesnt match any of the others
Spare tyre hasnt even been checked at all (Lets hope i dont get a flat anytime soon)
My spotlights (After market additions to the front kit) dont work, yet i am trying to get them repaired. As said before, They either have to work or they have to go (taken off)



Took it to Mitsubishi Motors ( i think thats who they were) and they passed me quite happily =D

[RidingHard]

I disagree with this - there would be some seriously unsafe vehicles on the road without them.

Not sure about this - I've lived in places with no vehicle fitness checks (Colorado USA, for example) and the standard of vehicles hasn't dropped to Mad-Max level, if at all. Mind you diy Kiwi's keep em running longer....and there was that one car with no outer panels on its doors or guards

[NighthawkNZ:Me]

Not sure about this - I've lived in places with no vehicle fitness checks (Colorado USA, for example) and the standard of vehicles hasn't dropped to Mad-Max level, if at all.

Similar in Australia... however if you get caught with a car that is under a certian level then the book is thrown at you... Its up to the individual to make sure there vehicle is road worthy...

[Spazman727]

I've always thought VTNZ have been good for my car, but the test they do for bikes is so quick they probably wouldn't pick up on anything. They are almost done before I've finished paying, and I test the brakes myself (I know they're fine 'cos I sue them) I've only taken the bike there twice and both times it has seemed such a superficial test. I think I will go to a bike shop next time. Maybe it'l be more expensive, but they may pick up on something dangerous and I might just learn something from them.

[KiwiGs]

I have had the odd issue with VTNZ.
My theory is that they see so many cars go through, when they start finding common faults on certain models. They start expecting to find them every time that model is 'inspected'.
Couple of times I have had the guy say "oh this is worn; it is common on this model."
I always ask them to show me the fault, with another mechanic there as well if possible. Sometimes it works and I get my WoF, other times they think I am a smart arse and dig their toes in........
Then there was the time my mate took his X75 to the testing station, bought it back to work with a nice shiny new WoF. I noticed that the bottom yoke had a fucking great easy to see crack in it. How did that pass? Maybe if the guy knew that it was a common Hurricane fault he would have picked it up........

[Max Preload]

Similar in Australia... however if you get caught with a car that is under a certian level then the book is thrown at you... Its up to the individual to make sure there vehicle is road worthy...

Individual responsibility? Meh, that'll never catch on!

[avgas]

Individual responsibility? Meh, that'll never catch on!

I would be all for it.
Problem is I already pay for other morons to be responsible for me.
If I had the choice to remove this expense I would claim complete individual responsibility