The easiest place in Hamilton to book your car in for a Warrant of Fitness check
Keeping your Warrant of Fitness (WOF) up to date is not only a legal requirement, itâs also important for keeping your vehicle safe on the road. But getting your WOF doesnât have to be a chore. At Ultimate Automotive, we make getting your WOF a breeze. Simply make a booking, bring in your car, and weâll take it from there.
You can trust that our fully qualified MTA-trained Warrant inspectors use the latest diagnostic equipment to thoroughly check your vehicle. If any repairs are needed, theyâll advise you before undertaking any repair work.
What does a WOF inspection cover?
A WOF inspection covers several crucial aspects of your vehicle to ensure its roadworthiness and safety. During the inspection, our certified inspectors will run safety checks on various components of your car, including:
- Structural Condition: examine the chassis, bodywork, and overall condition of the vehicle to ensure it is free from rust, damage, or any other issues that could compromise its stability.
- Lights and Electrical Systems: check all lights, including headlights, taillights, indicators, brake lights, and hazard lights, to ensure they are working correctly.
- Braking System: carefully assess the condition of brake pads, discs, callipers, and the effectiveness of the handbrake and service break. They will also check for any leaks in the brake fluid system.
- Suspension and Steering: inspectors will thoroughly inspect the suspension components, such as shocks, struts, and springs, as well as the steering system for any signs of wear or damage. This assessment helps ensure that your vehicle is stable, responsive, and safe to drive.
- Tyres and Wheels: check the condition and tread depth of your tyres to ensure they meet the legal requirements for road safety. They will also inspect the wheels for any damage or alignment issues that could affect the vehicle’s handling.
Your WOF inspection also includes checks of your vehicle’s exhaust and fuel systems, seatbelts and safety restraints, windscreen and visibility, and emissions.
What happens if your WOF inspection fails
If your WOF inspection fails, it means that your vehicle did not meet the required standards for roadworthiness and safety. This could be due to various reasons, such as faulty brakes, worn-out tires, or damaged lights.
We’ll let you know before we carry out any necessary repairs. We’ll give you an estimate of the cost of the WOF repairs, and we won’t carry out any work until you tell us to go ahead.
Our team of expert mechanics will carry out the necessary work to rectify the issues identified during the inspection, using high-quality parts and industry-standard practices to ensure that your vehicle meets the required standards for roadworthiness and safety.
Courtesy car
A WOF inspection doesn’t take long, but if we need to hang on to your car for a little longer to complete repairs, courtesy cars are provided depending on availability.
Experienced inspectors
At Ultimate Automotive, you can trust our fully qualified MTA-trained Warrant inspectors, who use the latest diagnostic equipment. Our experienced inspectors have a deep understanding of New Zealand’s road safety regulations and guidelines, ensuring that your vehicle is assessed according to the necessary criteria.
With our experienced and skilled inspectors, you can have peace of mind knowing that your WOF inspection is being conducted by professionals who prioritise your safety. Our friendly team will ensure that your vehicle meets all the necessary standards for roadworthiness, enabling you to drive confidently and without any concerns about its condition.
Our WOF Prices
Ultimate Automotive's current Warrant of Fitness prices are:
$75 Cars / Vehicles
$48 Trailers
Other services In addition to providing Warrant of Fitness inspections, Ultimate Automotive offers a range of other services to ensure the optimum performance and safety of your vehicle:
Other services
As well as our WOF services, Ultimate Automotive provides a wide range of mechanical services, including:
Other services
As well as our WOF services, Ultimate Automotive provides a wide range of mechanical services, including:
About Ultimate Automotive
Ultimate Automotive is your one-stop shop for all your automotive repairs and vehicle servicing needs in Hamilton. We’re one of the city’s busiest workshops – with over 15 years in the business, our customers love our exceptional customer service and high-quality workmanship.
Our experienced mechanics are all fully qualified and include an A-Grade Automotive Engineer, brake specialists, steering and suspension specialists and an entire team ready to help you on your way. Darren and his team pride themselves on offering top quality, stress-free service. No job is too big or too small.
FAQs
A vehicle Warrant of Fitness (Warrant, or WoF) is an official NZ document that certifies and assures a light vehicle such as a car or truck (under 3500kg), motorcycle or trailer is roadworthy and safe. Newly registered vehicles on their third birthday and built after January 1, 2000 require yearly Warrants. Older vehicles require Warrants every six months.
The inspection typically takes a few hours to complete and will likely require keeping your car for the day to complete the service!
Prices vary for WoFs, but beware of very cheap ones, due to unscrupulous companies luring the unwary in, to upsell what could be unnecessary repairs.
Our current prices are $75 for cars, utes and SUVs. Trailers are $48.
If your vehicle fails its WOF, you have 28 days to get the necessary repairs and get it re-tested.