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Who needs to register as a motor vehicle trader?  What responsibilities does a registered motor vehicle trader have?  How do I make a complaint and what are the enforcement provisions of the Motor Vehicle Sales Act 2003 (MVSA)?  Answers to these questions, and more, can be found here.

 

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Registration, renewal, and maintenance

Who is required to register as a motor vehicle trader, how to register, the renewal process, and the importance of maintaining your motor vehicle trader registration.

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Who needs to register as a trader?

The MVSA sets out the criteria for who must register as a motor vehicle trader.

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Traders' responsibilities

Learn about the tasks you will be legally responsible for as a Traders under the Motor Vehicle Sales Act 2003.

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What the MVTR does not do, and who can help

There are matters the Registrar does not deal with, but frequently receives enquiries about. These are set out here, with information on who may be able to help you.

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Enforcement and complaints

There are a number of offences under the MVSA.

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Last updated 15 December 2008

Resources

Ensure your registration is renewed on time.  This can be done quickly and easily online. 

Information on how to renew can be viewed in the Registration and renewal section.

Do you have a query about dealer plates?   Land Transport New Zealand is the agency responsible.