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Vehicle Inspection Services
From 16 January 2012, the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MPI) will no longer undertake structural inspections on used vehicles on behalf of the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA). IVS is a designated Border Inspection Organisation (BIO) appointed to undertake the structural inspection on behalf of NZTA.
The benefits of using IVS
- Nationwide inspection service for on or off port inspections
- Simple online booking process
- Prompt Service. Our inspectors will be there when you need them
- Competitive pricing
"IVS is committed to working with industry to provide practical solutions and seamless delivery" Peter Webb, IVS Chief Executive
Importing a motor vehicle into New Zealand
All used vehicles entering New Zealand for the first time must go through a NZTA border check. NZ customs service also check import tax or duty requirements and the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MPI) check for biosecurity, eg: the presence of any insects or mud on or in the vehicle.
IVS is a designated Border Inspection Organisation (BIO) who completes the border inspection on behalf of NZTA in accordance with NZ vehicle standards law.
The border inspection process
During an IVS border inspection the following is recorded;
- Vehicle identity (VIN or chassis number, make, model)
- the identity of the importer of the vehicle
- the odometer reading at the time of the check
- any obvious significant water damage, structural damage or deterioration
- whether the vehicle is left-hand drive
Once IVS has completed the border inspection, a purple NZTA sticker is applied to the driver's side windscreen wiper arm of the vehicle.
What if my vehicle has damage or deterioration?
If IVS identify the vehicle as being water damaged, structurally damaged or deteriorated, this is recorded. A green and yellow sticker is placed on the right hand side of the front windscreen to show it is flagged as damaged.
- Do not remove the damage-flag sticker or repair the vehicle until it has been inspected by either an entry certification agent or a repair certifier.
Once the inspection is complete
IVS will upload the information to NZTA's Transport Registry Centre for recording on the LANDATA database.
Vehicle Release
The vehicle can be released when;
- the purple NZTA sticker and the Biosecurity inspection stickers are affixed to the vehicle; and
- the vehicle has been delivered from customs control, or is otherwise permitted to be transferred to another location.
How to book an IVS Vehicle Inspection
There are three easy ways to request an inspection:
- Book and pay online
- Phone our friendly team on 0800 021 169
- Via your agent (Your customs broker or agent may book an inspection on your behalf)
Register your interest
Interested? If you are a vehicle importer or agent and want to find out more about this service, please get in touch. We'll send you an information pack about our Vehicle Inspection form which includes our pricing, key contact list, Account Registration Application form and Vehicle Inspection Booking form.
To discuss your requirements in more detail and for further technical information please get in touch on 0800 021 169 or email;
Mandy Tepania, Programme Coordinator, mandy.tepania@ivsltd.co.nz
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