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.
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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 video>>>
16DEC '25LVVTA NEWSLETTER #66 - JANUARY - DECEMBER '25
The latest LVVTA Newsletter has been released. Click here to download >>>
16DEC '25UPDATED VEHICLE OPERATIONS CHAPTER (NZ CAR CONSTRUCTION MANUAL) FOR NEW ROAD TESTING REQUIREMENTS
The Vehicle Operation Chapter has been updated with refined road testing, and brake testing requirements. Click here to see the Information Sheet which details the changes>>>
16DEC '25OPERATING REQUIREMENTS SHEDULE (ORS)
The LVVTA's Operating Requirements Schedule is progressing with all but one chapter now completed. The remaining chapter (13) is due to be released early in 2026. Click here to view new chapters>>>
28NOV '25NZ MOTORCYCLE CONSTRUCTION MANUAL CHAPTERS ROLL OUT
Six new chapters have been released in the long-awaited NZ Motorcycle Construction Manual, which aims to provide technical requirements for motorcycle constructors and LVV Certifiers. Click here to see the Information Sheet with background Info, or click here to check out the new chapters >>>
