Autohub: Concerns over cost

The chief executive officer of Autohub NZ says the NZTA’s decision to make no major changes to how the entry-certification process works means business plans will now be able to go ahead.

Frank Willett also questions how much costs have been borne by the used-imports sector by the issue.

“This outcome wasn’t expected given the time and apparent serious nature of the issue to the NZTA,” he told Autofile Online. “That said, we’re glad a decision has been made and we now know what the ‘rules’ are. This will allow us to proceed with some of our business plans that had been put on-hold. 

“And I do wonder about the effects and costs placed on industry, and the main supply chains, due to the NZTA’s concerns and time taken to announce its decision. But it’s fair to expect the regulator to consider such issues from time to time and make changes – or not – when deemed necessary.”

“One positive outcome from this that the NZTA will now have a better understanding of how the used-import industry and supply chains operate, and the billions of dollars invested in it.”