Step 1: Identifying the requirements for your vehicle

The first step you need to take when importing a vehicle is to identify which New Zealand vehicle class it comes under. The vehicle class determines which technical standards apply to your vehicle and also whether you, or the vehicle, must meet any special terms or conditions.

Vehicle classes range from bicycles through to heavy trucks and trailers. Find out which class applies to your vehicle. Once you've identified the class you can then determine the requirements it must meet.