Regulating the business of selling cars

Trading Standards registers motor vehicle traders in New Zealand and administers the Register of Motor Vehicle Traders.

Search the Register

Search the Motor Vehicle Traders Register to find out whether a trader is registered and therefore legally allowed to trade.

Who needs to register

Find out whether you need to become a registered motor vehicle trader, and if you're eligible to register.

Getting help or making a complaint

Find out what we can do to help you, and who else can help you if we can't.

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