In today’s busy workshops, every minute counts. Warrant of Fitness (WOF) inspections are essential, but paper-based processes often slow inspectors down. Lost forms, illegible handwriting, and manual data entry add unnecessary time and frustration. Fortunately, technology now allows inspectors to complete an entire WOF without handwriting or typing. Here’s how the eWOF system can simplify … Read more
Building Trust Through Transparency: The Power of Photos in WOF Inspections Including photos in your Warrant of Fitness (WOF) process is one of the simplest and most powerful tools available to modern workshops. It transforms a technical checklist into a transparent, customer-friendly experience. Whether it’s a tyre worn down to the canvas on the inner … Read more
The Need for Accuracy and Compliance In the automotive inspection industry, accuracy and compliance are non-negotiable. Warrant of Fitness (WOF) checks must be performed to exact standards, not only to ensure vehicle safety but also to satisfy strict New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) audit requirements. As workshops and inspectors continue to embrace digital transformation, eWOF … Read more
Paper work slowing you down? Leave work earlier! In today’s fast-paced automotive industry, efficiency and accuracy are more important than ever. Workshops that rely on outdated, paper-based Warrant of Fitness (WOF) processes face unnecessary delays, higher chances of human error, and limited visibility into inspection history. That’s where eWOF steps in, transforming the traditional WOF … Read more
If you’re still using paper WOF books in your garage, it’s time to ask yourself why. The manual process might feel familiar and safe, but it’s slowly draining your time, money, and efficiency. Much like the early 1900s when people clung to horses despite the arrival of faster, more efficient cars, sticking with paper WOFs … Read more
Completing more WOFs (Warrants of Fitness) each day isn’t just about ticking boxes faster, it’s a direct path to boosting your workshop’s profitability. With the right systems in place, your business can streamline inspections, free up time for higher-margin work, and deliver a better experience to your customers. Speed Without Sacrificing Quality Speeding up your … Read more
Transitioning from traditional paper-based Warrant of Fitness (WOF) inspections to electronic WOFs (eWOFs) can significantly streamline your workflow. Here’s how eWOFs enhance efficiency, save time and have professional looking, readable WOF check sheets: 1. Photo Capture for Vehicle Details With eWOF, simply snap a photo of the vehicle’s registration label to automatically populate essential details … Read more
Recently, the Motor Trade Association (MTA) sent out a message raising concerns about a digital WOF provider who may be forwarding completed checksheets to a third-party business without the customer’s consent. If accurate, that kind of data sharing could indeed breach the Privacy Act 2020. But because the message didn’t name the business or explain … Read more
To monitor the quality of inspections and customer service, NZTA and other authorities sometimes use mystery shopper audits. These audits are designed to reflect a real customer’s experience, and a poor result can lead to a full audit, and a potential risk losing your WOF authority. Would you pass a mystery shopper audit today? Here’s … Read more
Don’t get left behind! WOF workshops near you are benefiting from our FREE eWOF system. Watch this 6-minute Express Sign Up & Training video to get started today! Designed to make inspections more efficient, professional, and hassle-free, eWOF gives you the tools you need right from your device. Best of all, it’s FREE, and it … Read more