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Just got the reply below from VTNZ on this. Doesn't sound as ruthless as the local inspector made out but still seems a bit ridiculous to me - a WoF is a WoF. If a vehicle can pass a normal WoF, it should be safe to drive on the road regardless of whether the registration has been paid or not as not having a current rego has (obviously) zero effect on the safety of the car. More to the point; what makes VTNZ and the AA any more qualified than anyone else to carry out vehicle inspections? Anyway...here's what they said. - What is involved with the ‘safety check’? ie. Is this a thorough warrant of fitness check, or will the inspector be taking the interior/exterior panels off? If the latter is true, where can I obtain a copy of the inspection manual that is used? Yes there is some removal of interior trims required and exterior trims such as the inner guard liners. See link to the Entry Certification VIRM: http://vehicleinspection.nzta.govt.nz/virms/entry-certification/i-and-c/vehicle-structure/inspection-specifications You will also need to refer to the brake section as brakes are also disassembled. http://vehicleinspection.nzta.govt.nz/virms/entry-certification/i-and-c/brakes/inspection-specifications - When the car was registered, it had an LVVC for adjustable suspension which is still in the vehicle (as is the LVVC plate); does this still stand? If not, is it acceptable to just install factory suspension or is there more to it than that? The LVVTA Certification plate is still valid provided the modifications detailed on the plate match the vehicle. If you were to return the vehicle back to standard you would have to have the vehicle assessed by a LVV certifier for the plate to be removed or amended. - Can I get a pre-‘safety check’ done so that I can take my time to fix any issues prior to it going through the actual test? If so how much does this cost? We can do a pre-compliance check, however there is a risk that some issues are not identified as unless we remove trims etc. it cannot be completely inspected

Bumping this old thread as it's better to have all the info in one place - sorry in advance Can anyone with experience shed some light on what's involved with the re-registration "safety check"? Some people have said it's just a thorough wof, others are saying it's panels off, interior out etc...

I was right about Subaru. These are the three damaged parts: Reverse Synchroniser - https://imageshack.com/i/ey7fVeh9j Subaru Price: $188+ Reverse Idler Gear - https://imageshack.com/i/pat8QrKvj Subaru Price: $252.52+ Reverse Coupling Sleeve - https://imageshack.com/i/pa8obQ5mj Subaru Price: $1013+ ^ I mean really...That coupling sleeve is about 12mm high and maybe 110 mm in diameter. Pretty sure paying people to push my car backwards would be cheaper than that.

Thanks for the fast responses people. Will do some calling around today. PM'd blkrex as well.

Can't see this anywhere but delete if I'm blind. 6MT v7 STI G'Box Manual http://www.voisin.ch/subaru/docs_techniques/2008_impreza_wrx_&_sti_manuel_atelier/sti/sti_transmission/6mt_manual_trans_&_diff.pdf

Have the 6 speed gearbox out of my '01 STI wrx in pieces due to no reverse. I've inspected the rest of the gears and everything is in very good condition apart from the reverse gear and synchro so I'd like to just replace the damaged items instead of the whole box. I'll try Subaru tomorrow but I'm guessing their pricing, if they'll even supply the parts, will be biblical. Anyone know of any other suppliers in NZ that sell individual gears, synchros etc.? If anyone's got any diagrams with the Subaru part numbers for the gears on them that'd be real handy too...box code is TY856WB1CA