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About VTNZ
As New Zealand’s largest vehicle inspection service, we’re all about keeping Kiwis and their vehicles safe on the road. And with a nationwide network of Driver Testers, we make sure you’re a safe driver too.
About VTNZ
As New Zealand’s largest vehicle inspection service, we’re all about keeping Kiwis and their vehicles safe on the road. And with a nationwide network of Driver Testers, we make sure you’re a safe driver too.
What we do
Come to VTNZ for WoFs, CoFs, Vehicle Condition Assessments, regos, driver licensing, inspections before you buy or to import a vehicle.
We carry out over one and half million car and truck assessments each year plus well over 200,000 practical driver tests, more than any other company in New Zealand. Over 30,000 businesses across New Zealand choose VTNZ for their vehicle assessment services, advice and support. From New Zealand’s largest transport operators to local tradespeople and the public, our nationwide network of expert Automotive Technicians have been helping Kiwis since 1994.
VTNZ is proudly owned by DEKRA, the world leaders in safety, and Motor Trade Association (MTA), the largest automotive industry body in New Zealand.
What we believe in
Our people speak ‘fluent car’ and can hold a conversation in van, peoplemover, ute and moped. They know motorbike and pushbike. They’ll even have a chat in tractor, trailer or caravan.
Our Automotive Technicians can speak vehicle safety for you too: just give them the keys. Or, they can help translate: ask them lots of questions (they don’t mind). Our people are happiest when they’re helping you better understand your vehicle.
We believe it’s not about passing or failing, it’s about helping our customers keep safe and on the road.
Who we are
With a team of over 1,000, VTNZ is the largest employer of Automotive Technicians in New Zealand and the largest provider of driver testing services.
With more than 150 locations across New Zealand, we have nationwide coverage, no matter where your vehicles are based.
We are powered by DEKRA
DEKRA is a world-leader in testing and auditing services.
Providing independent expert services, DEKRA work for safety on the road, at work and at home.
Founded in Berlin in 1925, DEKRA is one of world’s leading inspection organisations undertaking over 23 million inspections every year. DEKRA employs around 32,000 people in more than 50 countries on all five continents.
DEKRA’s vision is to be the global partner for a safe, secure and sustainable world.
This means significant benefits for New Zealand drivers. VTNZ has access to world leading technology and the highest standards for vehicle safety, and brings that DEKRA expertise home.
Key moments in our history
- 1994 - Vehicle Testing New Zealand started as a State Owned Enterprise, growing to 52 branches in five years
- 1999 - VTNZ was privatised and purchased by MTA (Motor Trade Association)
- 2008 - All On Road branches were rebranded to VTNZ
- 2010 - VTNZ started offering Roadside Assistance products
- 2013 - DEKRA SE purchased 60% of MTA shares in VTNZ, VTNZ started to offer a wider range of services such as mid-WoF safety checks
- 2014 - VTNZ was Overall Winner of the IBM Kenexa Best Workplaces Awards and won the Best Enterprise category for companies with over 750 employees, VTNZ took over practical driver testing in New Zealand
- 2015 - VTNZ again won the IBM Kenexa Best Workplaces Award for Enterprise category