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0800 367 6838 Motor Vehicle Disputes Tribunal
Enquire about how to take a dispute with a motor vehicle trader to the MVDT. The Motor Vehicle Di...moreAll resources
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Back on the right road (Apr 2008)
Your rights if you bought a vehicle after 15 December 2003 and are now having problems with it
Contact:
Consumer Affairs, Ministry of
Found In:
Consumer > Vehicles
Format: Brochure
Buying or selling a vehicle: change of ownership (Jul 2009)
If you’re buying or selling a light vehicle privately, follow these steps to ensure you don’t get caught with unpaid vehicle licence fees, Road User Charges (RUC) or other people’s fines.
Contact:
NZ Transport Agency
Found In:
Consumer > Vehicles
Format: Fact Sheet
Car buyers' rights (Jul 2008)
Guide to your legal rights when buying a car privately or from a dealer
Contact:
Consumers' Institute
Found In:
Consumer > Vehicles
Format: Fact Sheet
Choosing a safe and sustainable car (Dec 2007)
Provides checklists for purchasing a new or used vehicle that uses less fuel, is safe and has reduced impact on the environment
Contact:
NZ Transport Agency
Found In:
Consumer > Vehicles
Format: Fact Sheet
Fit for the road? What you should know BEFORE buying a motor vehicle (May 2008)
This booklet applies to all used vehicle sales after 15 December 2003. It is a guide to help you minimise any risks of getting a "bad deal" when buying a used vehicle
Contact:
Consumer Affairs, Ministry of
Found In:
Consumer > Vehicles
Format: Booklet
Cost: nil
Letters about cars (Oct 2007)
Draft letters to use as a guide when you need to put your complaint concerning your vehicle in writing
Contact:
Consumers' Institute
Found In:
Consumer > Vehicles
Format: Website
Motor vehicle accidents and insurance (Apr 2006)
Information about motor vehicle insurance and your legal responsibilities if you have an accident.
Contact:
Citizens Advice Bureaux
Found In:
Finance > Insurance
Format: Fact Sheet
Cost: nil
Motor Vehicle Traders Register
The Motor Vehicle Traders Register (MVTR), part of the Business Services Branch at the Ministry of Economic Development, is an electronic register containing information about a motor vehicle trader's business, including its physical address and registration status. Online services include searching for information about a trader, trader registration and application maintenance, and the Banned Persons List.
Contact:
Companies Office (Ministry of Economic Development)
Found In:
Consumer > Vehicles
Format: Website
Personal Property Securities Register
The Personal Properties Securities Register (PPSR), part of the Business Services Branch at the Ministry of Economic Development, is a fully electronic register where information about security interests in personal property (such as a car or company charges) can be recorded and searched. Online services include registering and maintaining a financing statement, creating and maintaining secured party groups, and filing change demands.
Contact:
Companies Office (Ministry of Economic Development)
Found In:
Commerce & Companies
Format: Website
Private motor vehicle imports
Information for travellers about importing motor vehicles
Contact:
New Zealand Customs Service
Found In:
Imports & Exports
Format: Website