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WOF Inspections

Keep your vehicle safe and road-legal with a professional Warrant of Fitness (WOF) inspection from Niu Hua Automotive. Our fully qualified technicians carry out comprehensive checks on all essential safety components, ensuring your car meets New Zealand’s strict road standards. 

From brakes and tyres to lights, suspension, and seatbelts, we leave no detail overlooked so you can drive with complete confidence. With while-you-wait appointments available and a comfortable customer lounge on site, getting your WOF has never been easier or more convenient. Our goal is to ensure your vehicle not only passes its WOF but also remains safe and reliable for every journey ahead.

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What We Check in a WOF Inspections

Your safety is our priority. During every Warrant of Fitness inspection, our expert technicians go beyond a simple tick-box check. We carefully assess all the critical areas that keep your car safe and road-ready:

Tyres & wheels

We measure tread depth to ensure it meets legal requirements, check for uneven wear, cracks, or bulges, and make sure your wheels are securely fitted and balanced for safe driving.

Brakes

From brake pads and discs to fluid levels and stopping efficiency, we make sure your braking system is responsive and reliable in every situation.

Suspension & Steering

We check shocks, struts, and steering components to guarantee smooth handling, stability on the road, and maximum comfort behind the wheel.

Lights & indicators

Headlights, brake lights, and indicators are tested to ensure you’re visible to other drivers in all conditions, helping prevent accidents day or night.

Windscreen & wipers

We inspect for cracks, chips, and damage that could impair vision, and confirm your wipers and washers keep the glass clear in any weather.

Doors, windows & mirrors

We confirm they open, close, and adjust properly, ensuring easy exit in an emergency and full visibility while driving.

Commonly Asked Questions

We know vehicle checks and WOF requirements can sometimes be confusing. To make things easier, we’ve answered some of the most common questions our customers ask us about WOF inspections.

Most WOF inspections take around 30–45 minutes. If repairs are required, we’ll let you know the timeframe before any work begins.

  • Vehicles first registered before 2000: every 6 months.
  • Vehicles registered 2000 or later: every 12 months.
  • Brand new vehicles: first WOF at 3 years, then annually.

Yes! We offer while-you-wait appointments (by booking). Relax in our customer lounge with complimentary coffee, tea, and Wi-Fi.

If your vehicle doesn’t pass, we’ll provide a clear report and explain what needs fixing. We can complete most repairs in-house, saving you time and hassle.

If we carry out the repairs, the recheck is free. If you have the work done elsewhere, a small re-inspection fee may apply.

Yes — we offer a free reminder service so you never risk driving with an expired WOF.