Vehicle Inspection

TTEC4849 Business Practice & Vehicle Safety
                                                      Vehicle Safety Inspection 

Vehicle: Make: Nissan  Model : Pulsar    Year: 1998
VIN: 7A8DHOPO703486329 Fuel type: Petrol
 
External Inspection:

Compliant? Item: Comments:
Yes ✓No ….. Direction Ind. Lamps Front
Yes  ✓ No ….. Forward Position Lamps
Yes...No ….. Front Fog Lamps N/A
Yes ✓No ….. Direction Ind. Lamps Rear
Yes ✓No ….. Rearward Position Lamps
Yes  ✓ No ….. Stop Lamps
Yes ✓No ….. High-mounted Stop Lamps
Yes  ✓ No ….. Registration Plate Lamps
Yes  ✓ No ….. Rear Reflectors
Yes  ✓ No ….. Windscreen
Yes  ✓ No ….. Doors and Hinged Panels  Missing Drivers side door lock.
Yes  ... No ….. Mudguards  N/A
Yes  ✓ No ….. External Projections
Yes  ✓ No ….. Structure/Corrosion
Yes ✓No ….. Dimensions

Internal Inspection:

Compliance? Item: Comments:
Yes  ✓ No ….. Wipers/Operation
Yes  ✓ No ….. Rear View Mirrors
Yes  ✓ No ….. Sun Visors
Yes ✓No ….. Seatbelts
Yes  ✓ No ….. Seatbelt Anchorages
Yes  ✓ No ….. Seats & Seat Anchorages
Yes  ✓ No ….. Head Restraints
Yes  ✓ No ….. Interior Impact
Yes  ✓ No ….. Air Bag Self Check
Yes  ✓ No ….. ABS Self Check
Yes  ✓ No ….. Audible Warning Device
Yes ✓ No ….. Spare Wheel Security
Yes ✓No ….. Space Saver Warning Label 

Chassis Underbody:

Compliance? Item: Comments:
Yes ✓No ….. Wheels, Hubs & Axels ……………………………………………………………
Yes ✓ No ….. Steering Mechanism ……………………………………………………………
Yes ✓ No ….. Suspension Mechanism ……………………………………………………………
Yes ✓No ….. Fuel Tank & Fuel Lines ……………………………………………………………
Yes ✓ No ….. Cable Linkage ……………………………………………………………
Yes ✓No ….. Brake Controls ……………………………………………………………
Yes ✓No ….. Lines & Hoses ……………………………………………………………
Yes ✓No ….. Exhaust System ……………………………………………………………
Yes ✓No ….. Tire Condition ……………………………………………………………
Yes ✓No ….. Tire Tread Depth ……………………………………………………………
LF 5mm RF 4mm LR 4mm RR 4mm

Yes ✓No ….. Towing Connections
Yes ✓No ….. Structure/Corrosion

Road Brake Test:

Compliance? Item: Comments:
Yes ✓No ….. 
Service Brake Readings 
Front 20% Rear 15% or LF 2.8RF 3.62 LR 1.08 RR 0.92
Yes ….. No ….. Parking Brake Readings  2% or LH 1.39 RH 1.36
Yes ✓ No ….. Speedometer Working

Under Bonnet:

Compliance? Item: Comments:
Yes ….. No ….. A/F System in Working Order N/A
Yes ….. No ….. A/F System Cert. Current N/A
Yes ….. No ….. A/F System Safe N/A
Yes ….. No ….. Modified Vehicle   N/A
Yes ✓ No ….. Chassis VIN Number 7A8DHOPO703486329
Yes  ✓ No ….. Structure/Corrosion Missing Drivers door lock
Yes ✓No ….. Engine & Drive Train Engine running smooth
Yes ✓No ….. Fuel System

Over all the car was fine and safe , but i reccomend changing the blue park lights as there are not ''legal'' for road use and also fix the drivers side door lock as it was missing this would make it much easier to access rather than walking around and open from the passenger side

Vehicle Safety Systems

                                                       Warrant of Fitness

Work sheet one.
Make of vehicle: Mazda Model: Familia Year: 1998
Make a list of nine (9) safety components found in your vehicle.
1. Air Bags
2.Seatbelt
3. Handbrake
4. Park Lights
5.Rear Reflectors
6. High stop lamp
7.Child Lock
8. Wanring lights
9.ABS


SEATBELT INSPECTION and DEFINITIONS.

LTSA regulations:

The regulations for Seatbelts are contained in the Land Transport Rule 32011 – Seatbelts and
Seatbelt Anchorages.
From this ‘Rule’ the inspection criteria for Warrant of Fitness Inspections makes up the VIRM.
This is the inspection manual for all aspects of Vehicle Inspections.

Inspection Criteria:
The Inspection items detailed overleaf are a summury for the requirements of the VIRM.

EXPLANATIONS:

Tongue and Buckle Assembly:
This is the locking mechanism for the securing the seatbelt.
It is vital that the locking mechanism is secure and operating correctly.

Retractor:
The retractor mechanism is often hidden out of site inside the body structure of the vehicle.
The retractor automatically recoils the seatbelt when it is disengaged. It is a mechanical
device and can wear out over time. It is very important that the seatbelt webbing fully retracts
continuously in a smooth operation.
The locking mechanism that prevents occupants from moving forward violently in an accident
or severe braking, is located inside the retractor unit.

Webbing:
Seatbelt webbing is a special polyester weave manufactured and tested to a specific
International Standard for use in motor vehicles.
Damage to the webbing can dramatically reduce the effectiveness of the seatbelt.
Small cuts, frayed edges and holes in the webbing can cause it to tear when put under load.
Badly fade webbing, caused by sunburn and UV exposure, can have it’s strength reduced by
up to 5o%.

Anchorages:
The seatbelt unit must be securely fixed to the vehicle. Loose fittings, rust or insecure mountings will fail under load.

Accident Dynamics:
In a frontal impact accident at 50 kph, the vehicle occupants’ are propelled forward against the seatbelt restraint system.
The force applied to the restraint system is equal to 30 times the occupants’ weight. At 70
kph, this force is 60 times the body weight.
The force is applied in an instant, and any defective parts of the seatbelt assembly or
anchorages could result in failure, causing occupants’ to be propelled forward into the
steering wheel, dashboard or through the windscreen.
It is vital that seatbelts are inspected regularly for damage and replaced when found to be defective.


RESTRAINT SYSTEMS FRONT and REAR

Make: Mazda Model: Familia
Year: 1998 Body Type: Sedan
Type of Seat Belts (Front) Lap Diagonal  Number:2
(Rear)Lap Diagonal  Number:3
Pretensioners fitted: Yes/No

Safety check List

TONGUE and BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Check the engagement of tongue and buckle. Pass
The tongue and buckle should securely latch Pass
together with very little free play.
The tongue should eject actively when released. Pass
There should be no visible cracks on the buckle Pass
and the buckle cover must be intact.
The tongue should have no metal deformation Pass
webbing marks or visible cracks on metal or
plastic sections

RETRACTOR
Pull the belt out as far as it will go, then release it. Pass
The belt should return all the way to the retractor Pass
Without sticking, gripping or stalling.
The retractor should lock if the webbing is pulled Pass
out suddenly.


WEBBING
The webbing should be securely attached to its end Pass
fittings and displaying no stretching or pulled stitching.
The webbing should be flat throughout its entire length Pass
Look for plastic burn marks, frayed stitching and any Pass
signs of rippling.
Look for fading – exposure to sunlight can reduce the Pass
strength by up to 50%.

ANCHORAGE
Ensure all anchorages are free from corrosion and are Pass
securely fastened to the vehicle structure.
All mounting points should not show any signs deformation. Pass
Report: The seat belts were all good and functioning correctly. There were no signs of damage or any Rips/Marks.

Safety check List

TONGUE and BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Check the engagement of tongue and buckle. Pass
The tongue and buckle should securely latch Pass
together with very little free play.
The tongue should eject actively when released. Pass
There should be no visible cracks on the buckle Pass
and the buckle cover must be intact.
The tongue should have no metal deformation, Pass
webbing marks or visible cracks on metal or plastic sections.

RETRACTOR
Pull the belt out as far as it will go, then release it. Pass
The belt should return all the way to the retractor Pass
Without sticking, gripping or stalling.
The retractor should lock if the webbing is pulled Pass
out suddenly.

WEBBING
The webbing should be securely attached to its end Pass
fittings displaying no stretching or pulled stitching.
The webbing should be flat throughout its entire length Pass
Look for plastic burn marks, frayed stitching and any Pass
Signs of rippling.
Look for fading – exposure to sunlight can reduce the Pass
strength by up to 50%.

ANCHORAGE
Ensure all anchorages are free from corrosion and are
securely fastened to the vehicle structure. Pass
All mounting points should not show any signs deformation.

Pass

Report: Good Condition , No damage or signs of Rip/Wear


Supplementary Restraint System
Seat Belt Types:
L/D = Lap Diagonal
L = Lap
D = Diagonal
Air Bags: S.R.S. = Supplementary Restraint System
A.B = Air Bag
______________________________________________________________
Vehicle one
Vehicle Make: Mazda Model: Familia
Year: 1998  NZ: New Import
Type of Seat Belts: Front (type) L/D  Number:2
Rear (type) L/D  Number: 2
AIR BAGS: (number) Front Rear Side
Dash warning light working Yes No
____________________________________________________________
Warrant of Fitness
WOF Check Sheet.
Make: Mazda Model: Familia
Odometer reading: 234,582km
Year: 1998
Registration No.: UNITEC Chassis No. GF-BJ3P
 Fuel type: Petrol


CHECK AREAS.
Area and Rule ID # Comments
Vehicle Identification.
Vin and chassis number. Vin- 7A8C10H07703101007

Chassis No. GF-BJ3P

Vehicle Exterior
Structure: Good , No rust . but abit dirty

Vehicle Structure.
External projection No Projection 

Lighting
Headlamps Good and Working
Front and rear fog lights N/A
Daytime running lamps N/A
Direction indicator lamps (front) Working
Direction indicator lights (rear) Working
Rearward-facing position lamps WorkingStop lamps Working
High-mounted stop lamps Working
Rear registration plate lamp One Working
Rear reflectorsVisable
Reversing lamps Working

Vision
Windscreen No cracks or marks
Sun visors Good condition
Wipers Missing Drivers side Blade
Washers Working
Rear view mirrors Functioning correctly

Entrance and Exit
Door and hinged panel retention system
Doors open and close smoothly , also locks work.

Vehicle Interior
Seats and seat anchorages All good , functioning well
Head restraintsAll good and functioning
Seatbelts and seat belt anchorages Good
Airbags Still intact
Interior impact Good
Speedometer Wokring
Audible warning deviceYes

Brakes Use brake roller test from ‘Brake Task’
for this check if available
Components
ABS self check Working
Service brake performance
Percentage or recordings for
Each wheel
Service brake balance ……………………………………………
Parking brake performance ……………………………………………
Percentage or recordings for
Each wheel ……………………………………………

Steering and Suspension
Raise vehicle for this check-
Steering mechanism Good
Suspension mechanism Good

Tyres, Wheels and Hubs
Tyre condition: All tyres were good
Tread depth: 4-5mm
Spare wheel security Spare wheel was secure
Space-saver tyre label Had sticker on
Wheels Front Left rim had a buckle
Hubs and axles There was no Stud on front left wheel
Mudguards N/A


Exhaust Raise vehicle for this check
Exhaust System No Leaks
Towing Connections
Towing connection Front and rear tow hooks

Miscellaneous Items
Engine and drive train Running fine
Fuel tank and fuel lines All line were good and no leaks found 

Modified Vehicle
Valid LVV plate, declaration or authority card
Vechile has not been modified in anyway


This car would of FAILED warrent of fitness because there was a missing stud on the front left wheel and was buckled also it was missing a drivers side blade for the window washer but other than that the car was fine.

Treaty / Sustainability

             TTEC4849 Business Practice and Vehicle Safety

Treaty of Waitangi and Sustainability Worksheet

How does sustainability and freedom from pollution pertain to the treaty?

Instructions: Read the Treaty and answer the questions below. This may be used for theory classroom discussion.

Waikato-Manukau Treaty copy (English)

HER MAJESTY VICTORIA Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland regarding with Her Royal Favour the Native Chiefs and Tribes of New Zealand and anxious to protect their just Rights and Property and to secure to them the enjoyment of Peace and Good Order has deemed it necessary in consequence of the great number of Her Majesty's Subjects who have already settled in New Zealand and the rapid extension of Emigration both from Europe and Australia which is still in progress to constitute and appoint a functionary properly authorised to treat with the Aborigines of New Zealand for the recognition of Her Majesty's Sovereign authority over the whole or any part of those islands – Her Majesty therefore being desirous to establish a settled form of Civil Government with a view to avert the evil consequences which must result from the absence of the necessary Laws and Institutions alike to the native population and to Her subjects has been graciously pleased to empower and to authorise me William Hobson a Captain in Her Majesty's Royal Navy Consul and Lieutenant-Governor of such parts of New Zealand as may be or hereafter shall be ceded to her Majesty to invite the confederated and independent Chiefs of New Zealand to concur in the following Articles and Conditions.

Article the first [Article 1]

The Chiefs of the Confederation of the United Tribes of New Zealand and the separate and independent Chiefs who have not become members of the Confederation cede to Her Majesty the Queen of England absolutely and without reservation all the rights and powers of Sovereignty which the said Confederation or Individual Chiefs respectively exercise or possess, or may be supposed to exercise or to possess over their respective Territories as the sole sovereigns thereof.

Article the second [Article 2]

Her Majesty the Queen of England confirms and guarantees to the Chiefs and Tribes of New Zealand and to the respective families and individuals thereof the full exclusive and undisturbed possession of their Lands and Estates Forests Fisheries and other properties which they may collectively or individually possess so long as it is their wish and desire to retain the same in their possession; but the Chiefs of the United Tribes and the individual Chiefs yield to Her Majesty the exclusive right of Preemption over such lands as the proprietors thereof may be disposed to alienate at such prices as may be agreed upon between the respective Proprietors and persons appointed by Her Majesty to treat with them in that behalf.

Article the third [Article 3]

In consideration thereof Her Majesty the Queen of England extends to the Natives of New Zealand Her royal protection and imparts to them all the Rights and Privileges of British Subjects.

(signed) William Hobson, Lieutenant-Governor.

Now therefore We the Chiefs of the Confederation of the United Tribes of New Zealand being assembled in Congress at Victoria in Waitangi and We the Separate and Independent Chiefs of New Zealand claiming authority over the Tribes and Territories which are specified after our respective names, having been made fully to understand the Provisions of the foregoing Treaty, accept and enter into the same in the full spirit and meaning thereof in witness of which we have attached our signatures or marks at the places and the dates respectively specified. Done at Waitangi this Sixth day of February in the year of Our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty.

Treaty from this site: http://www.nzhistory.net.nz/node/4609

                                                                                                                                                   

1.  What part of the Treaty relates to pollution and sustainability? Write the phrase that relates here: (If you can’t find it, reread Article 2)

It is qouted  "Her Majesty the Queen of England confirms and guarantees to the Chiefs and Tribes of New Zealand and to the respective families and individuals thereof the full exclusive and undisturbed possession of their Lands and Estates Forests Fisheries and other properties".

2.  What are ways that modern civilization could pollute the land, the sea, or the air?

There are alot of things that can polltue the land , sea and air for instant like building houses you would have to clear up some land , you might have to cut down the trees . The sea can be polluted by spills for examply the boat at Tauranga it cause a large spill which caused some fish and birds to die and the air gets polluted by emissions from cars

3.  What New Zealand legislation directs what should happen about pollution? (You may need to do an internet search to find this.) Record your answers here:

Discharge of contaminants into environment

• (1) No person may discharge any—

  • (a) contaminant or water into water; or

  • (b) contaminant onto or into land in circumstances which may result in that contaminant (or any other contaminant emanating as a result of natural processes from that contaminant) entering water; or

  • (c) contaminant from any industrial or trade premises into air; or

  • (d) contaminant from any industrial or trade premises onto or into land—
  unless the discharge is expressly allowed by a national environmental standard or other regulations, a rule in a regional plan as well as a rule in a proposed regional plan for the same region (if there is one), or a resource consent.(http://www.legislation.govt.nz/act/public/1991/0069/latest/DLM231978.html?search=ts_act_resource_resel)

Bad Customer Experience

              TTEC4849 Business Practice and Vehicle Safety

Customer Story of a Bad Experience
This is a true story.
The year was about 1958, in California, before there were strong consumer
laws. Don Higgins owned a laundry and dry cleaning business, in which he
used one of the new Volkswagen bus trade vans for his deliveries. He would
pick up dirty clothes from businesses (like restaurants and auto repair shops),
clean them and deliver them back. He liked his Volkswagen van: it had lots of
space to hang the clothes and it got good fuel economy. Up until recently, it
had been very reliable. But lately the engine wasn’t running very well. The
engine was regularly missing and had low power.
So in the morning, Don took his van to his local auto repair shop. He told them
it needed fixing, maybe just a tune up, and he got a ride back to his cleaning
business. Then in mid-afternoon, he went back to pick up his van.
To his surprise, the van wasn’t ready. In fact, the repair shop owner showed
Don the engine that was now out of the van. The exhaust valve for number 3
cylinder was burnt, causing the poor running engine and lack of power. The
shop owner said he could have the engine fixed and back in the van in 3 or 4
days. And the bill would be about $400.00. (In 1958, this was a lot of money.
Don’s monthly mortgage on his house was only about $120.00 per month.)
Don was very upset. He was so upset that I (Steve McAfee) heard about this
as the little boy who lived next door to Don.
Discussion Questions:

1. From Don’s point of view, what was wrong here? What did the shop do
wrong that upset Don so much. (After all, they were fixing his van.)
They should have informed Don before taking out the engine and tell him how long the repairs will take because he needed it for his business also needs to pay his mortage so without his van he cannot work .
2. From the repair shop owner’s point of view, what was wrong with Don
getting upset at them? What did they do right or wrong?
He should of told them that he was going to use it for his business and needed his van to be fixed asap . Also should of said how much it would cost to be repaired
3. What should have been done in this circumstance? If you were Don, what
would you have wanted to be done?
I would of wanted the van to be fixed asap , and would of told them what the problem was that the van has lack of power also ask for a quote on how much repairs could cost because Don would need it for his business and also pay for his mortage
4. When the repair was finished, and Don went to pick up his van, he took the
van and did not pay the whole repair bill. Did the repair shop have the right to
hold the van until they got paid?
I think the shop has the right because Don still owes the money and told the shop just to fix the problem without thinking about the costs of the repair.
5. If Don took the repair shop to court, what would you have ruled if you were
the judge? Should the repair shop pay for a replacement rental vehicle?
Should Don pay the whole repair bill? Should the repair shop pay Don for lost
business because he could not pick up and deliver clothes to his customers?
I think the repair shop was doing its job of fixing it up but Don did not tell them in detail that he needed the van to be fixed and ready , but the auto repair shop took out the engine and stripped it without asking for Dons permission. I think that they should pay half that way it is fair
6. What New Zealand laws relate to this story? What do New Zealand laws
say should have been done in this case?
I think the Disputes Tribunal would be suitable , it is a place were people bring disputes before a trained refree and try to reach for an Agreement for both parties. It works by both parties having a opportunity to discuss the issues disputed and making a agreement  , if they cannot reach an agreement the refree will think about what is fair for both of the parties