Bringing my car to New Zealand for a motoring holiday

Bringing my car to New Zealand for a motoring holiday

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mdrc

Original Poster:

446 posts

280 months

Tuesday 26th May 2015
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Hi....is there anybody or a company who can advise on the feasibility of me bringing a car (probably a TVR) to NZ for a motoring holiday please? Many thanks.

dobly

1,289 posts

166 months

caziques

2,652 posts

175 months

Monday 1st June 2015
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Any vehicle coming into NZ will need to be inspected. For reasons unknown the "warrant of fitness", (similar to an MOT) is much tougher for an old imported car rather than one already on NZ roads.

Usually all the trim comes out of the car (inspecting for any rust), the brakes discs will be checked for thickness, and I think the brake pads and shoes have to "original equipment".

Experience suggests ALL cars coming from the UK are deemed to have rust, and you will have to prove it doesn't.

The personal injury levy to pay is cheap, and you don't need any other insurance.

uncinqsix

3,239 posts

217 months

Wednesday 3rd June 2015
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caziques said:
Any vehicle coming into NZ will need to be inspected. For reasons unknown the "warrant of fitness", (similar to an MOT) is much tougher for an old imported car rather than one already on NZ roads.

Usually all the trim comes out of the car (inspecting for any rust), the brakes discs will be checked for thickness, and I think the brake pads and shoes have to "original equipment".

Experience suggests ALL cars coming from the UK are deemed to have rust, and you will have to prove it doesn't.
A temporary import will just need the same basic WoF inspection as any other car already in the country. The invasive strip down, brake inspection etc is part of entry certification, which is for vehicles that are getting permanently registered here.

mdrc

Original Poster:

446 posts

280 months

Wednesday 3rd June 2015
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Thanks to all, but I've now given up on the idea!! Far too much hassle....I would however be interested in knowing if it is possible to hire a TVR or anything else that's just a bit different in NZ for a motoring holiday.

dobly

1,289 posts

166 months

Thursday 4th June 2015
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This is the only active "sports" car rental company that I could find: http://www.devinerentals.com/ - not exactly what you were after, but I think that doesn't exist here.....