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Why book a FREE pre-WOF check

Did you know that 540,000 tyres won’t pass their WOF this year? Save time and money by getting your vehicle check out by our team. We look at some of the key inspection areas and can remedy issues before your WOF.

Ensure your vehicle is road-ready on tyre condition, windscreen wipers and headlights.

What’s included in our Pre-WOF Check:

  • Tyre Tread Check to assess road grip
  • Tyre pressure check for safety and fuel efficiency
  • Windscreen Wiper Blade inspection to ensure safe visibility
  • Headlight Check

*Warrant of Fitness inspections are more exhaustive than the above list. Our pre-WOF check focuses on the vehicle components that we service instore.

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What’s included in a FREE Pre-WOF Check?

Tyretread

Tyre Tread

Assess tread depth for safe and reliable grip.

Windshield

Wiper Blades

Ensure clear visibility with a wiper blade inspection

Tyre Pressure

Tyre Pressure

Verify tyre pressure for safety and fuel efficiency.

Headlights

Headlights

Ensure headlights are clear for enhanced visibility.

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Almost WOF time?

Are you gearing up for that all-important Warrant of Fitness (WOF) inspection? Don’t leave it to chance! Ensure your vehicle is road-ready and passes the test on tyre condition, windscreen wipers and headlights.

What’s included in our Pre-WOF Check:

• Tyre Tread Check to assess road grip
• Tyre pressure check for safety and fuel efficiency
• Windscreen Wiper Blade inspection to ensure safe visibility
• Headlight Check

*Warrant of Fitness inspections are more exhaustive than the above list. Our pre-WOF check focuses on the vehicle components that we service instore.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many vehicles fail a WOF because of tyres each year?

In 2022, 540,000 vehicles failed their Warrant of Fitness (WOF) due to tyre related issues, according to Motor Vehicle Register data supplied by Waka Kotahi New Zealand Transport Agency.

What causes tyres to fail a WOF?

There are many reasons why a tyre may cause a vehicle to fail its WOF. The most common are,insufficient tread depth (less than 1.5mm), tyre damage such as cuts, bulges, or exposed cords, and excessive or uneven wear, especially on the sidewalls.

What is the minimum legal tyre tread depth in New Zealand?

The legal minimum tread depth in New Zealand is 1.5mm across the main tread area. If your tyres have less than this depth, they will likely fail the WOF Inspection.

How many vehicles fail a WOF because of wiper blades each year?

In 2022, 410,000 vehicles failed their Warrant of Fitness (WOF) due to glazing and windscreen wiper related issues, according to Motor Vehicle Register data supplied by Waka Kotahi New Zealand Transport Agency.

What causes windscreen wipers to fail a WOF?

Windscreen wipers can fail a Warrant of Fitness (WOF) inspection in New Zealand if they have worn or damaged blades, inadequate wiping coverage, broken mechanisms, or insufficient washer fluid.

How many vehicles fail a WOF because of lights each year

In 2022, 978,000 vehicles failed their Warrant of Fitness (WOF) due to glazing and windscreen wiper related issues, according to Motor Vehicle Register data supplied by Waka Kotahi New Zealand Transport Agency.

What causes headlights to fail a WOF?

Headlights are an essential safety component, and if they fail to meet specific criteria, they can cause a vehicle to fail its WOF. The main reasons headlights will cause a vehicle to fail a Warrant of Fitness (WOF) include insufficient brightness, dirt or condensation inside the headlights, cracked or broken lenses, and inoperative or faulty bulbs.

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