Have you failed your Warrant of Fitness (WOF)?
In New Zealand, all cars must legally show a valid Warrant of Fitness “WOF” label on the windscreen. Failure to show a WOF label can result in a fine. A failed Warrant of Fitness can be stressful as it means that you cannot legally drive your car until it has been fixed by a mechanic. Fortunately, we want to make the process of getting your WOF certification as straightforward and simple as possible.
At Grimmer Motors, we want you to be able to get your vehicle back on the road as soon as possible. For this reason, we provide our customers with reliable, high-quality WOF repair work.
Common reasons for a failed WOF
Below are a list of some common reasons for a failed WOF and what we can do to help you fix them.
Airbag (SRS) System Failed WOF
Airbags automatically and instantly inflate in most major vehicle impact / accident situations. If you Airbag or SRS light is on your dash during a WOF inspection then your vehicle will fail the Warrant of Fitness. This is because a damaged Airbag or SRS system will compromise the safety of you and your passengers in your vehicle. Grimmer Motors offers Airbag and SRS diagnosis, testing, repairs and replacements. Click here for airbag light on repairs
Brakes failed WOF
Your brakes including your ABS brakes must work correctly in order to pass a WOF. If your ABS light stays on during a WOF inspection then your vehicle will fail the Warrant of Fitness This is because damaged brakes can compromise the safety of you, your passengers and your vehicle. Grimmer Motors offers brake repairs and services
Car doors failed WOF
To pass a WOF, your car’s doors need to open and close safely. A worn hinge or bushing may cause the door to lean downwards or fall out of place. At Grimmer Motors, we offer car door repair, allowing your doors to easily pass a WOF.
Car headlights or brake lights failed WOF
In order to pass a WOF, all of your vehicle’s lights must be working. This includes indicators, headlights and brake lights. We offer vehicle light replacement, allowing your car’s lights to shine brightly.
CV Joint failed WOF
CV joints transmit rotating energy from your transmissions drive shaft / axle to you wheels, and allow the front wheels to turn corners while still getting engine power. If the CV joint or the CV boot become damaged then you may fail a Warrant of Fitness (WOF). At Grimmer Motors we can look after all your cv joint repair and replacement needs.
Exhaust failed WOF
A leaking, smoky or loud exhaust can cause your car to fail its WOF. We offer a variety of exhaust repairs, meaning we can keep your exhaust emissions at a suitable level.
Safety Belt Failed WOF
Safety belts are designed to protect you and the other passengers in your vehicle in the event of an accident by restricting your forward motion during a sudden stop or vehicle impact. Most modern cars use safety belt pre tensionsers to tighten the safety belt the instant a crash is detected, to prevent your upper body and head hitting the steering wheel or wind screen. Sometimes the webbing on the safety belt start to frey or come apart or the safety belt buckle / latch won’t click and hold in place properly, causing you to fail a Warrant of Fitness. Another common fault is the safety belt ratchet mechanism won’t lock the safety belt when it is pulled out quickly.
At Grimmer Motors we have the experienced and qualified team of mechanics to quickly and reliably provide quality safety belt repairs for your vehicle.
Steering & suspension failed WOF
The suspension is the system of springs, shock absorbers (shocks), ball joints, tie rod ends, bushes, sway bar links, and bearings that allows relative motion between the vehicle frame and the wheels. A failing suspension component will cause you to fail your WOF. At Grimmer Motors, we offer suspension servicing and repairs
Tyre failed WOF
Tread depth is used to determine how worn your tyres are. The minimum legal tread depth is 1.5mm. At Grimmer Motors, we provide tyre repairs and replacements, allowing your tyres to pass a WOF test.
Wheel Bearing failed WOF
Noisy wheel bearings or a wheel bearing with too much play in it will also fail a Warrant of Fitness. At Grimmer Motors we have trained, qualified mechanics that can quickly perform wheel bearing replacement for you.
Windscreen wipers or jets failed WOF
The wipers must work correctly for your car to pass its WOF. If your wipers aren’t working correctly, we can repair or replace them. Windscreen wiper jets must also be working correctly to pass a Warrant of Fitness, therefore we can also help you with repairs for blocked windscreen wiper jets
Hamilton’s WOF Repair & Servicing Specialists
At Grimmer Motors, we can provide the best services and repairs, meaning your car will easily be able to pass its Warrant of Fitness. If you have failed your WOF, one of our mechanics can clearly explain what needs to be done and how it can be fixed.
For reliable WOF repair in Hamilton, contact Grimmer Motors today!