The Mechanic Liability Waiver Form is a crucial document used in the New Zealand automotive repair industry to establish clear understanding and agreement between mechanics/repair shops and their customers regarding liability limitations and risk allocation. This document becomes necessary when providing mechanical services that may involve inherent risks or when working with customer-supplied parts. It ensures compliance with New Zealand consumer protection laws, including the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 and Fair Trading Act 1986, while providing reasonable protection for service providers. The form should be used before commencing any significant repair work, particularly for high-risk repairs, modifications, or when using non-standard parts.
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1. Parties: Identifies the mechanic/workshop (service provider) and the customer (vehicle owner), including full legal names and contact details
2. Vehicle Information: Detailed description of the vehicle including make, model, year, VIN, registration number, and current odometer reading
3. Scope of Work: Description of the mechanical services to be performed on the vehicle
4. Acknowledgment of Vehicle Condition: Customer's confirmation of the vehicle's current condition and any pre-existing issues
5. Liability Limitations: Clear outline of what liabilities the mechanic will and will not accept, ensuring compliance with Consumer Guarantees Act 1993
6. Customer Acknowledgments: Customer's explicit acknowledgment of risks and understanding of the waiver terms
7. Signatures: Space for dated signatures of both parties, confirming understanding and acceptance of the waiver terms
1. Additional Risks: Section used when specific high-risk repairs or modifications are being undertaken that require extra acknowledgment
2. Third-Party Parts: Include when customer-supplied or third-party parts are being used in the repair
3. Storage Terms: Add when vehicle may need extended storage at the workshop
4. Insurance Declaration: Include when work may affect vehicle insurance or when specific insurance requirements need to be acknowledged
5. Test Drive Authorization: Add when test drives will be necessary as part of the repair or diagnostic process
1. Schedule A - Vehicle Inspection Report: Detailed checklist of vehicle condition at time of drop-off, including photos if applicable
2. Schedule B - Parts Disclaimer: List of parts to be used/replaced and any specific warranties or disclaimers related to parts
3. Schedule C - Service Checklist: Itemized list of services to be performed and associated risks
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