Comments for Low Volume Vehicle Certification

Comment on Seats and Seatbelts in a Van by johnbrett

johnbrett — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 20:22:16 +0000

Yes- that’s possible. You will need a lap seatbelt as well, and new anchorage points on the floor. John

Comment on Seats and Seatbelts in a Van by Rob

Rob — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 08:55:11 +0000

Hi there, probably a silly question but is it posible to stick a little seat in between the driver and passenger seats in a Toyota Estima 2002 model making it a 9 seater?…many thanks

Comment on John Brett Technology Ltd. enters “Westpac Business Enterprise Awards” by johnbrett

johnbrett — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 06:49:04 +0000

Hi Bob
From the NZTA website http://www.nzta.govt.nz/vehicle/classes-standards/class.html Your trailer is Class TB, light trailer. Surprisingly there is NO Certification requirements for this class- the only requirements are for the WOF inspection.
I have seen some appallingly dangerous trailers built and put onto the road, without any form of Engineering Inspection other than the WOF. From what you say of your qualifications and experience, you should be able to do an excellent job, and there is no special inspection required.

Comment on John Brett Technology Ltd. enters “Westpac Business Enterprise Awards” by Bob

Bob — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 05:14:57 +0000

I own the trailer listed below and want to replace the entire axle set up with a tandem setup but cannot find details regarding the processes involved with certifications/compliance etc. (if any) could you steer me in the correct direction please. I am a fitter, turner & machinist, Maintenance fitter, Aircraft Engineer as well as a few extras within the engineering trades.
Vehicle type: Trailer/Caravan
Body style: Other Commercial Trailer
Country of origin: New Zealand
Gross vehicle mass: 2,500kg
Axle type: 1-Axle Semi-Trailer
No of axles: 1
Rear axle group rating: 2,200

your reply would be most appreciated

regards Bob

Comment on Classic Nissan by johnbrett

johnbrett — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 22:45:36 +0000

You are exactly right! Well done for doing the research first. What sort of vehicle is it? what engine is it?

Comment on Classic Nissan by Mike

Mike — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 21:23:22 +0000

Is it true that you dont require a cat if you are a member of a racing motor sport club.Saw in item 5:9 i think it is that states:-

A low volume vehicle is not required to be fitted with a catalytic converter if the vehicle is designed and operated primarily for motor-sport activities, and runs on leaded or racing fuel, and:
(a) the vehicle owner is a member of a national motor-sporting regulatory body recognized by the Low Volume Vehicle Technical Association (Inc); and
(b) the vehicle owner holds a current and valid competition driving license issued by a national motor-sporting regulatory body recognized by the Low Volume Vehicle Technical Association (Inc); and
(c) a current and valid competition logbook has been issued for the vehicle by a national motor-sporting regulatory body recognized by the Low Volume Vehicle Technical Association (Inc).

Comment on Motor Homes, Caravans by Edwyn

Edwyn — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 08:10:25 +0000

hiya, can anyone help me to find a fibreglass hi top for a 1998 nissan vannette (which they tell me is just a re badged mazda).i am in Waitakere….cheers

Comment on Aaron’s Holden Ute by Barry

Barry — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 16:06:28 +0000

I enjoy reading this site too
Very interesting cars and well written articles.

Comment on Seats and Seatbelts in a Van by johnbrett

johnbrett — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 20:36:47 +0000

Your new seat needs to be LVV Certified enen though it is on factory holes. It cannot be certified as rear-facing unless you can make it strong enough to prevent passengers going forward in a collision- that usually means a cross-beam beam of about 65mm square section or similar. Best plan is to talk to a LVV Certifire before you start the job.

Comment on Seats and Seatbelts in a Van by Mike

Mike — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 09:28:17 +0000

Hey there, first off thanks heaps for the great information, I’ve been searching for ages for this info. I have a 1988 Toyota Liteace, I’ve put a foldable bench seat in the back currently fitted to the factory holes, If I were to turn this to face backward but still fit the same holes, would this need certed/tested? And one more, To add another of the same style bench seats at the back by drilling my own holes, would that also need cert’d? Thanks heaps