There are over 50 LVV Certifiers throughout NZ, each with specific categories, denoting what types of modifications they can approve. Click here for a complete list of certifiers and descriptions of the various certifier categories.
Go...LVVTA is in the process of streamlining it's technical requirements into the Next-generation' style technical documents. Currently Technical Requirements can be found in the LVV Standards (here) and the NZ Car Constuction manual (here). There are also many Safety Alerts and Information Sheets that contain useful information for modifiers.
Go...To become an LVV Certifier you will need to be technically skilled, vastly experienced, conscientious, independent, reliable, have good people skills, and a high level of integrity. If you think you have what it takes, click here to read more.
Go...New Certification Threshold changes have been introduced from 1 May 2020. Click here to read more >>>
Not all modifications need certification. The LVV Modification Thresholds set out the limits of what you can modify on your car without needing LVV Certification.
Find us on Facebook18AUG '26FIVE UPDATED OPERATING REQUIREMENTS SCHEDULE CHAPTERS RELEASED
Contents, LVV Certification Categories, Certifier Background Criteria, Certifier Application Appointment, Certifier Error Recording Reporting, and Complaints and Perf Management. Click here to view >>>
18AUG '26ONE UPDATED LVV STANDARD RELEASED
An updated version of the Engine & Drive-train Standard has been released. Click here to view >>>
18AUG '26FOUR UPDATED NZ CAR CONSTRUCTION MANUAL CHAPTERS RELEASED
Chapter 3 Authority Card Process, Chapter 8 Braking Systems, Chapter 9 Engine & Drive-train, and Chapter 19 Vehicle Operation. Click here to view >>>
18AUG '26FOUR NEW AND TWO UPDATED INFORMATION SHEETS RELEASED
Phasing Out of Cast Iron I-beam Axles, Braking System Requirement Updates, Updated Chapter 9 Engine and Drivetrain, Updated Authority Cards CCM Release, Stainless Braided Brake Hoses reissue and Welded Aftermarket Cast or Forged Suspension Components Reissue. Click here to view >>>
18DEC '25NEW VIDEO RELEASED
LVVTA has released the second in a series of technical videos, focussing on high-sided aftermarket seats and lap and diagonal sseatbelts. Click here to view >>>
