Inspectors checking car labels

Inspectors from the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) are visiting car yards to check dealers are displaying the correct labels on stock they are selling.

The Imported Motor Vehicle Industry Association (VIA) says the most common issue they are reporting back is that some traders are using the old vehicle fuel-economy label (VFELs).

Instead, they should be displaying the vehicle emissions and energy economy labels (VEEELs) introduced on April 1 as part of the full clean car discount scheme. 

“All traders must display the VEEEL on vehicles offered for sale – it is in breach of the regulations to display the old VFEL,” warns Malcolm Yorston, VIA’s technical manager. “If you have any vehicles displaying a VFEL, you should replace it with a VEEEL now.

“The EECA compliance team is visiting traders to ensure that only the new label is displayed and that it’s displayed correctly.

“It’s also a good time to check your online listings to make sure they are all displaying the new information required, which must include whether a vehicle attracts a rebate or fee under the clean car discount.”

Visit www.eeca.govt.nz/VEEEL-information for more information on the labelling requirements.