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Vehicle Design Consultancy Launched!

johnbrett — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 21:49:24 +0000

When you have been doing something you enjoy for years- something which is in constant demand- perhaps it is time to call it a business and give it a name!
John Brett has been designing vehicles from WAAY back- starting in the Ministry of Works at Benmore, designing all manner of ambitious and way out vehicles, but under the supervision of some of the best Mechanical Engineers in the country. How about a Penstock transporter, or a Hot-rodded bren-gun carrier for the televiewers association to get to their TV translater!

His career took him to Certified Concrete, where he designed some revolutionary (joke) concrete mixer trucks, which were used all over NZ, including a twin-steer model that discharged over the top of the cab!
His interest in cars led him to Todd Motors in Petone, where he was Tooling and Equipment Engineer, for 5 years, basically designing complete assembly facilities, including paint, body, mechanical assembly, also Tooling and pre-production of such exciting new models as Hillman Avenger, Valiant Charger.

Fords made a better offer, and John spent 5 years as Process Engineer, on things like Falcon, Cortina, Escort, Transit and D-series trucks

John then joined the NZED/Electricorp, initially designing big transmission lines (Pylons etc), before getting into Gas Turbine Power Stations. John was involved with Stratford, Whirinaki and Otahuhu Power Stations, but did work on other Thermal stations as required. John started NZ Manufacture of Turbine parts, worth millions per year, including completer Curtiss Wright Turbine Stator casings

John has been operated as a VSRCE from 1997 to 1999 doing Entry Certification. He has been a Low Volume Vehicle Certifier since 1999, and Certified around 4500 vehicles, and built a large and loyal customer base.

John is now offering a Vehicle Design Consultancy, separate to the LVV Certification.
More details on this page.

EMISSION LEGISLATION WILL FORCE CAR PRICES UP, DO NOTHING FOR AIR CLEANSING, SAY DEALERS:

Global Online Cars.com — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 04:11:52 +0000

The National Government’s proposed emissions rule legislation has so upset the second-hand motor vehicle industry that they’re going to seek signatures for a petition nation-wide, using social media to make their point to the politicians.

One importer — Global Online Cars — is producing The Car Info Show for YouTube, and its promotional video asks National party politicians three questions about the consequences of the legislation. They are:

‘How do you think this new emission rule will clean up the quality of air in NZ and benefit the NZ public?’

‘Why are we not considering an annual ‘In service emission testing’ at WoF when there are 20 major cities up and down the country geared up with certified equipment and proven research ready to improve NZ’s quality of air?’

‘Stephen Joyce — will you be willing to accept responsibility for the expected increase in the price of cars?’

The Car Info Show is aimed at showcasing the progress of the motor vehicle industry in New Zealand over the past 30 years but host Chris Jellie’s main focus over the past six months has been on the downside of the Emissions Rule, and its subsequent inability to achieve its desired result.

Importers and second-hand dealers agree the Emissions Rule fails because it limits 85% of fresh imports from Japan, says Jellie, reducing the majority supply of fresh cars to New Zealand. And it includes all imports no matter the country of origin.

‘People are just going to hold onto their old, clapped-out hunks of junk’ he quotes Liam Graham of Wanganui Car Centre as saying, after pointing out over 95% of his stock would be banned by the Emissions Rule.

‘The Emissions Rule is going to make the air quality worse,’ said Jellie. ‘It’s just going to restrict fresh imports, push the prices of available imports up, and force the average New Zealander to keep their old, beaten cars because they can’t afford to upgrade.

‘These fresh imports are vital for New Zealand — we scrap 150,000 cars a year.” he said. “With the decrease of fresh imports proposed by the Emissions Rule, there just won’t be enough cars to fill demand.

‘You, the buyer, will be facing the stupid Emissions Rule. You won’t be able to buy these cars in these price ranges again’ was the view of Rod Milner, Rod Milner Motors, Auckland.

‘The average age of our national fleet is about to become older than 15 years,’ said Jellie. ‘NZTA’s own web site now states the average age a vehicle gets scrapped is 18. As a result the average price of cars, for the Kiwi family, is going to jump between $4000 and $10,000 because of the Emissions Rule.

‘So watch the “3 questions for the National Party” video and click on the petition after watching, to have your say New Zealand.” Jellie said.

The video link is The Emission Rule – Latest News – Government Ignores Proven Emission Test For NZ

Disability adaptions 2

johnbrett — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 03:13:15 +0000

Disability Seat

Sometimes the problem is simply access to the vehicle. Adaptations are available which :

Let the seat swivel to the side, to make access easier.
Let the seat swivel to the side, and then extend and lower out of the vehicle.
Let the seat swivel to the side, extend and lower out of the vehicle, then extend wheels and detach, making a little wheel chair.

The issues for Certification involve- security of the seat when driving, security of the seatbelt anchorage, if it is on the seat, and interior impact, especially for the occupants of the seat behind. In the picture, the removable seat has projecting handles which would be dangerous to a person nin the seat behind. In this case, the handles fold down, and have padded covers.

Certified by John Brett Technology Ltd. 0800LOWVOLUME (0800 569865)

Disability Adaptions

johnbrett — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 02:10:34 +0000

As there are many types of vehicles, so there are many types of disability.

hand control

This picture shows a Monarch Hand Control, which can be fittted to most types of vehicle. It is supplied by Mobility for Independance 09 445 8401

Many disabled people are perfectly capable of driving, but need to be assessed by an Occupational Therapist. Other disabled people may not drive, but require a modified vehicle to provide access, either in a wheelchair, or just with the aid of a seat which swivels, or extends out of the vehicle, or even becomes a detachable wheelchair.
The Vehicle Modifications require Certification to ensure that the safety of the vehicle occupants, and the safety of other road users is ensured.

Docking Stations

This picture shows the docking stations, which can accomodate either standard seats, or wheelchairs.

Wheelchair Hoist

This picture shows a side-mounted wheelchair hoist.

The vehicle shown as an example is based on a a Volkswagen Caravelle, constructed by Van Extras in Auckland.

Certification by John Brett Technology Ltd. 0800 LOWVOLUME (0800 569865)