Graeme Swan
Nearly half of all cars failed first WOF inspection in 2021
Is your car is a beaut, or is it a dunger?
The Motor Trade Association says Waka Kotahi's "Road to Zero" campaign needs to address the poor state of New Zealand's vehicles.
Vehicle-related factors… Audio
430k unwarranted vehicles on road due to WoF amnesty
A Covid-19 amnesty on WoFs has raised concern that more people could die in crashes in unsafe vehicles. Drivers were given a six-month grace period to renew their on WoF's, registrations and driver… Audio
Motor industry fears WoF extension could mean more deaths in crashes
The motor industry has grave fears that a Covid-19 amnesty on vehicle warrants could lead to more people dying in crashes in unsafe vehicles.
Drivers were given a six-month grace period to renew… Audio
Dodgy seatbelt repairs force action from officials
Vehicle inspectors alarmed at illegal repairs of seatbelts have forced action from transport officials.
The Transport Agency has rushed in more powers to catch out the dodgy belts - but scepticism… Audio
WOF extension: Cars with 'potentially life threatening' faults on the road
The Motor Trade Association says the number of cars on the road with expired warrants is "of huge concern". MTA members are anticipating a bottleneck, with drivers whose warrants expired during the… Audio
