News and notices
News and notices for motor vehicle traders.
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Action on banned radio devices
The Government’s Radio Spectrum Management (RSM) team has teamed up with major online marketplaces to make sure prohibited and non-compliant radio devices are unavailable for purchase in New Zealand.
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Understanding consumer rights under the CGA
As traders in the used motor vehicle market, it's important to understand the Consumer Guarantees Act (CGA). The Act provides several guarantees that protect consumers when they purchase goods, including used cars.
- Emissions changes coming for motorcycles and mopeds
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Upcoming changes to the Motor Vehicle Sales Act (2003)
Over the last 12 months, Regulatory Systems (Economic Development) Amendment Bill (No.3) has progressed through Parliament.
The changes to the Motor Vehicle Sales Act 2003 (the Act) are minor.
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Issues with applications on the new register
With the recent upgrade to the Motor Vehicle Traders register on 21 October 2024, some applications have been submitted incorrectly.
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Decisions from the Motor Vehicle Disputes Tribunal – January 2025
2 recent decisions made by the Motor Vehicle Disputes Tribunal relate to traders not complying with Consumer Guarantees Act. In both cases, the Tribunal ruled in the customer's favour.
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Banned motor vehicle trader sold 8 vehicles — fined $3,500
Former motor vehicle trader, Warwick Keith Nelson Taylor from Auckland, was convicted after the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) charged Mr Taylor with trading motor vehicles while he was banned from doing so.
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Vehicle safety ratings updated on Rightcar
Look out for updated used vehicle safety ratings on Rightcar.govt.nz - including a crash avoidance features rating added this year to help Kiwis find safer vehicles.
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Acting as an agent
We have recently had several complaints about registered motor vehicle traders breaching their obligations while acting as an agent and selling a car on another person’s behalf.
- Decisions from the Motor Vehicle Disputes Tribunal – December 2024
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What should you display in the window?
If you are selling used motor vehicles, you must display a Consumer Information Notice (CIN). If you are selling at your premises, you do this by attaching a copy of the CIN in the car window. if you are selling online, you display it next to the advert.
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NZTA consulting on amendments to the Vehicle Exhaust Emissions Rule
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is seeking feedback about changes to the Land Transport Rule: Vehicle Exhaust Emissions 2007.
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Reminder: Clean Car Standard CO2 targets and fees are changing
From 1 January 2025, the annual Clean Car Standard (CCS) CO2 targets and the rates for exceeding targets are changing.
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Feedback on Clean Car Standard admin fee proposal
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is seeking feedback from the public, vehicle importers and industry groups about how users will pay a fee for administering the Clean Car Standard.
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New series to help businesses unmask cyber crime
Small businesses are the target for nearly half of all cyber crime in Aotearoa, with one in three experiencing at least one cyber attack. But less than half of business owners say they are prepared for an online incident.
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New Motor Vehicle Traders register launched
A new and upgraded Motor Vehicle Traders register was released on 21 October 2024.
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Upcoming release of new Motor Vehicle Traders register
The Motor Vehicle Traders online register will undergo maintenance from 5pm 17 October 2024, in anticipation of the release of our new portal on 21 October 2024.
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A year in numbers (2023 to 2024)
We have pulled some core statistics from the last financial year.
- Decisions from the Motor Vehicle Disputes Tribunal – August 2024
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Upgrade to Motor Vehicle Traders register coming soon
An upgrade is coming to the Motor Vehicle Traders online register in late 2024.