How eWOF interacts and assists with all NZTA Compilance aspects, including QMS, Privacy, Security, VIC Integration and more
Would you like to be enter the WOF details into the NZTA VIC system on your phone/tablet and not have to use your computer? Great News! We’ve released the first version of our eWOF Integration with the NZTA VIC system for Firefox Mobile (for Android devices) and it’s ready for you now: Please note, this … Read more
Are you tired of typing all the WOF Details for every single WOF into the NZTA VIC system? In September of 2025, we released our eWOF Integration with the NZTA VIC system, which worked only on computers or laptops with Chrome. Most of our eWOF users are now using it with great success. Since then … Read more
Occasionally, the NZTA VIC stops working, and you can’t process your “Passed” vehicle WOF’s (or rechecks). Please follow these steps if you have to get the vehicle back to your customer before the NZTA VIC system comes back online. In this situation, you use the eWOF Checksheet number on the WOF label in place of … Read more
Great news. We are rolling out an electronic Quality Management System (eQMS™) that runs right inside the eWOF you already know. Runs on your phone, tablet or computer. No extra drama. Use eWOF as normal, and the eQMS™ records the stuff you usually chase later. “Conflicts of Interest” with the reason get stored as you … Read more
No there is a fast and simple way to prove you have confirmed the last 6 digits of the VIN during a WOF, in order to meet the NZTA WOF inspection requirements. Catch VIN Issues At The Start You start a WOF, jot the VIN, and everything looks sweet. Then VIC rejects the last six, … Read more
No one joins the motor trade dreaming about paperwork. We are here to fix cars, keep people safe on the road, and get the job done right the first time. But staying on top of compliance documents is still part of the job and, let’s be honest, it can be a real time‑killer. That is … Read more
Exciting news, from 17 June 2025 you get 3 months instant access to up-to-date VIRM information directly within your eWOF system, making WOF inspections easier for all Vehicle Inspectors (VI’s). Step-by-step video guide below on how to use the VIRM Search: Follow us on Facebook
Finding the right information in the VIRM has never been easier thanks to the new integrated search feature now live in eWOF. Available free for 3 months from 17 June 2025. Vehicle inspectors rely on the VIRM every day to ensure their WOF decisions meet the current requirements. But finding the right information quickly can … 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
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
In our electronic Warrant of Fitness (eWOF) system—also referred to as an e-checksheet or e-check sheet—we manage critical vehicle safety information. Protecting this data is our top priority. To ensure your digital check sheets are always secure, backed up, and accessible, we use a combination of advanced cloud storage, frequent backups, and robust user authentication. … Read more
Warrant of Fitness (WoF) inspections play a critical role in maintaining vehicle safety across New Zealand. To ensure compliance with the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA), accurate and consistent documentation is essential, particularly during audits. However, challenges such as illegible handwriting, spelling mistakes, and language barriers can create significant obstacles. eChecksheets (also known as e-check … Read more