The NZ Car Construction Manual is developed by the Low Volume Vehicle Technical Association Inc, and is incorporated by reference into the LVV Standards, which are in turn incorporated by reference in the NZ Land Transport Rules. It’s available for purchase in hard-copy, or free in an electronic downloadable format, either as a complete manual, or as individual chapters.

SUPPORTING INFORMATION

Along with the information contained in each chapter, there are often other associated documents and information that you need to be aware of, and have access to. For any chapters that have been updated to the Next-Gen format, the associated information is contained on the web-page for each chapter.

Chapter 5 - Chassis Modification & Construction
Chapter 9 - Engine & Drive-train
Chapter 10 - Fuel Systems
Chapter 12 - Wheels and Tyres

SAMPLE PAGES

Amendments

Update and Amendment/Version #:

Note that over time, ‘Amendment #s’ will all be replaced by ‘Version #s’.

1st Amendment	Title of Chapter:	Effect date:	Version #:
I-1	Introduction	November 2010	1st Amendment
A-1	Acknowledgement	November 2010	1st Amendment
U-1	Updates & Amendments	February 2021	2nd Amendment
Chapter 1	Low Volume Vehicle System	November 2010	1st Amendment
Chapter 2	About This Manual	November 2010	1st Amendment
Chapter 3	Authority Card Process	November 2010	1st Amendment
Chapter 4	Build Approval Process	November 2010	1st Amendment
Chapter 5	Chassis Modification & Construction	November 2010	1st Amendment
Chapter 6	Suspension Systems	November 2010	1st Amendment
Chapter 7	Steering Systems	November 2010	1st Amendment
Chapter 8	Braking Systems	November 2010	1st Amendment
Chapter 9	Engine & Drive-train	March 2021	2nd Amendment
Chapter 10	Fuel Systems	November 2010	1st Amendment
Chapter 11	Emission Systems	November 2010	1st Amendment
Chapter 12	Wheels & Tyres	November 2010	1st Amendment
Chapter 13	Body Modification & Construction	November 2010	1st Amendment
Chapter 14	Seats, Seatbelts, and Anchorages	November 2010	1st Amendment
Chapter 15	Glazing & Vision	November 2010	1st Amendment
Chapter 16	Interior Equipment	November 2010	1st Amendment
Chapter 17	Lighting Equipment	November 2010	1st Amendment
Chapter 18	Attachment Systems	November 2010	1st Amendment
Chapter 19	Vehicle Operation	November 2010	1st Amendment
T-1	Terms & Definitions	October 2010	1st Amendment
AA-1	About the Author	November 2010	1st Amendment

For a full list of amendments click here.