However, when asked how often vehicles over 12 years old should be tested, only 33 per cent of AA members supported an annual inspection for vehicles aged between 12 and 18 years, and 19 per cent supported an annual check for vehicles over 18 years. The majority preferred the status quo of a six-monthly inspection for vehicles in these age brackets.
This is a really important issue for motorists so we asked several questions about changing the WoF frequency, before and after stating the possible pros and cons, says AA spokesperson Mark Stockdale.
The support levels stayed the same every time, with about 70% supporting the idea of cars up to 12 years old only requiring a WoF once a year.
Many countries around the world have annual or bi-annual safety inspections and our members have indicated they are in favour of New Zealand following suit.
The AA will take the views of its members into account when preparing its submission on the proposals, as well as ensuring that any changes do not adversely affect road safety.
The AA survey received 1,395 responses with a margin of error of 2.6%.
The AA represents over 1.35 million motorists
