More than 12,000 people have signed an on-line petition and 3,000 people have sent emails to Steven Joyce opposing the government’s decision to charge for access to basic vehicle registration data on the NZTA computer.
Currently, consumers can access free vehicle reports through websites like CarJam. This has helped identify cars with dodgy odometers, cars with no warrant or registration and stolen vehicles being offered for sale to unsuspecting consumers.
But NZTA’s decision to charge for basic vehicle information will add another unwelcome cost to the purchase of a car and will discourage consumers from checking whether the car they are buying is safe and legal.
I’m concerned at the impact this will have on struggling families who could end up buying a dodgy car, and in doing so, also put lives at risk with unsafe vehicles on the road. Buying a car is one of the biggest outgoings for many families and it is critical they are able to get the best possible information about their purchase.
I’m told that the cost of gathering, storing and providing this information is already covered by motor registration fees, so that effectively the agency would be double-dipping with the proposed charges.
Seems like a miserly change to me.
Misery and unfair to the poor people, of which there are many ATM!
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It’s laugh day at RA Darien, here’s a laugh just for you!
LOL
Government services and supplying of public information should never be charged for. These are the reason why we pay taxes.
Thanks Spud.
Yeah, great point Draco T Bastard!
Like a scrooge Joyce did rip off the poories
Ongoing rage ensured
Leaving revenge as the only course of action!
@Darien
“the cost of gathering, storing and providing this information is already covered by motor registration fees”
Is there a way to verify this?
Darien, I agree that there should be no charge. It would be like charging to obtain a phone number.
And for Spud LOL
Matt. Personal abuse. Deleted. Clare
Personally, I think that basic services should be provided, particularly with all the rubbish, dodgey used imports that are dumped in our country.
That’s the spirit, chortle
Looks to me like a nice juicy revenue stream to attract investors interested in taking over the storage and provision of the information. Another tasty morsel for the New Zealand Social Infrastructure Fund Ltd to sink its teeth into.
Big smiling teeth!
Laugh
Out
Loud
Em; there should be a small charge or a need to record some demographic info to verify who checked the info.
Am I correct in thinking someone could access the info, get my home address and come round and harass me over my driving?
I dunno, I wouldn’t put anything past Trevor
I was kidding, Trev, put down the knife
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That’s always been true.
Yeah but look on the upside, you might spot a cute supermodel chick driving past and with this system you can quickly pay her a personal visit at home without having to bother her with giving you the details first!!!
Go for it,
, after all – stalkeresque is the new Brad Pitt! 