Practical guides on WoF inspections, rechecks, servicing and tyre safety, checked against current New Zealand public information.
Each article answers one common vehicle-care question, links to its public sources and gives you a clear next step.
A WoF checks whether a vehicle meets required safety standards at inspection time. A service looks after broader mechanical maintenance. Here is how to plan both.
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A current WoF is not a reason to wait until the next inspection. These simple visible checks can help you notice changes between visits.
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Common non-winter tyres with moulded wear indicators need 1.5 mm in the required principal grooves. Pressure should follow the vehicle manufacturer's figure.
Read the guideThe 28-day period is a recheck and fee rule. It does not let you keep using a failed vehicle for ordinary trips.
Read the guideReview the current service pages or send a booking request with your vehicle details.