New Zealand
Used Vehicle Import Information
Shipping
The general shipping method for used vehicles into New Zealand is either through RORO (Roll-on, roll-off) ships that land at either Auckland, Wellington or Lyttleton. RORO is the cheapest way of shipping though a container can be arranged if requested.
Pre-shipping requirements
There is no special test like JAAI required for New Zealand. Cars and vehicles into New Zealand do not require anything apart from the standard documentation required for exporting out of Japan (export certificate).Wearrange this.
We do recommend having the KM checked and where possible (depending on the shipping line) doing MAF clearance in Japan.We arrange this.
Import Limitations
There are no age limitations for vehicles going into New Zealand. HOWEVER, if you desire to comply your car in New Zealand (the first step in registering it for the road), then you must comply with the latest emissions standards which basically keep the petrol cars younger than 2004/2005 and the diesel ones 2008/2009.
It is very important to understand that we at Provide Cars will guide you through this when you are bidding. You are NOT on your own.
For more information on the emissions codes required on vehicles taken into New Zealand you can visit thisNew Zealand government homepage here.