Changes to WoF system announced

[Zedder]

NZ Herald article: http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/ar...ectid=10861731

[Haggis2]

Dickheads! This will cost lives and jobs and save people how much? $35 to $55 bucks a year depending on where you go for a WOF

[FJRider]

I foresee the inspection sites to be testing harder than previously ... tyres/brake pads etc ... would need to be able to last untill the next WoF check.

ANY doubt about ANY part lasting the distance would get a fail.

As per usual ... the tests only show it's condition ... at the time of the test.

It will still be the drivers responsibility to ensure their vehicle is safe to operate.

[Madness]

I foresee the inspection sites to be testing harder than previously ... tyres/brake pads etc ... would need to be able to last untill the next WoF check.

ANY doubt about ANY part lasting the distance would get a fail.

As per usual ... the tests only show it's condition ... at the time of the test.

It will still be the drivers responsibility to ensure their vehicle is safe to operate.

That isn't going to change unless the inspectors get issued with a crystal ball. How will they know how many K's the vehicle is going to travel in the next 12 months?

Sucks if you own a VTNZ franchise, or similar. Still, it's progress and apparently all progress is good

[actungbaby]

NZ Herald article: http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/ar...ectid=10861731

about time what about bikes, you take them and the pass evertime anyway

Apart from lights working and the police and ticket on this anyway or warn esp know day time running

[Marmoot]

He said the changes brought New Zealand into line with other countries.

What it really meant is the changes brought us backwards into the line with other undeveloped countries, such as Australia where fitness comes into the discretion/opinion of the roadside inspecting police (assumed to be the expert of all vehicle makes/models and road safety elements) and the relationship you have with him/her at the time.

Not to mention trusting each and every car users to know when to change bad tyres.

[FJRider]

That isn't going to change unless the inspectors get issued with a crystal ball. How will they know how many K's the vehicle is going to travel in the next 12 months?

Sucks if you own a VTNZ franchise, or similar. Still, it's progress and apparently all progress is good

Most go on km's done since the last WoF ... as a guide to expected travel ... Small garages where the WoF is the bread and butter might notice a drop off in business.

On the bright side ... those getting WoF related traffic infringement notices ... will come under closer scrutiny. And TPTB have then the option of issuing a 3 month (maybe even less) WoF requirement (Boy racers come to mind)

[actungbaby]

What it really meant is the changes brought us backwards into the line with other undeveloped countries, such as Australia where fitness comes into the discretion/opinion of the roadside inspecting police (assumed to be the expert of all vehicle makes/models and road safety elements) and the relationship you have with him/her at the time.

Not to mention trusting each and every car users to know when to change bad tyres.

Marmoot you tail light out .. no it isnint sound breaking glass opps know it is..or actually breaking plastic

[manxkiwi]

What it really meant is the changes brought us backwards into the line with other undeveloped countries, such as Australia .

You mean the rest of the world? I think 6 monthly is too often and revenue gathering. A WOF only checks a few basic things. It'll never guarantee that something won't fail.

I think the people you need to worry about are the ones who don't have warrants full stop!

No test can allow for a vehicle doing 50,000k in 6 months versus 500k can it?

It's basically up to the vehicle owner to keep on top of things. So Lord help us all!!

[FJRider]

Not to mention trusting each and every car users to know when to change bad tyres.

And not to mention the HEAVIER fines for being found by (roadside) with a vehicle not up to WoF standard. (even if the WoF sticker is up to date) ...

ALL in the interest of cost saving to the motorists ... right .. ???

[tigertim20]

I foresee the inspection sites to be testing harder than previously ... tyres/brake pads etc ... would need to be able to last untill the next WoF check.

ANY doubt about ANY part lasting the distance would get a fail.

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Nope.

A WOF is an ON THE SPOT check - they can RECOMMEND you replace a tyre/brake pad etc etc before the next WOF, however, if it meets the required specifications AT THE TIME of inspection, then it is a pass, end of story. WOF issuers are protected in the fine print if you read it all clearly enough, so there isnt any real validity to the argument of them getting 'stricter' to save their own bacon either.


Does it mention when these changes will come in?

[bosslady]

what does that mean for my little 2000 ford laser first registered mid Oct 2000? I just got a warrant for it a few days ago.

[Ocean1]

You mean the rest of the world? I think 6 monthly is too often and revenue gathering.

It's another half-arsed policy change trying to ballance the motoring industry interests against commercial common sense.

They should have abandoned the whole system, a WOF "service" is about as useful to the fleet as a bunch of stable hands.

[FJRider]

Nope.

A WOF is an ON THE SPOT check - they can RECOMMEND you replace a tyre/brake pad etc etc before the next WOF, however, if it meets the required specifications AT THE TIME of inspection, then it is a pass, end of story. WOF issuers are protected in the fine print if you read it all clearly enough, so there isnt any real validity to the argument of them getting 'stricter' to save their own bacon either.


Does it mention when these changes will come in?

There is a large variance in what some testers will pass fail now. Those keen to fail now ... wont get easier on the test. Having ANY "validity" to be harder (or not) .. wont change their opinions ... if they (the tester) think it required.

It will be interesting to see if the number of items tested on a vehicle will be increased as well.

[frogfeaturesFZR]

what does that mean for my little 2000 ford laser first registered mid Oct 2000? I just got a warrant for it a few days ago.

Still WOF every 6 months, same as previously