Guide to the MVDT [pdf, 164 KB]
...false representations. These claims normally concern the Fair Trading Act 1986. The MVDT can hear claims up to $100,000 or more if both parties to the claim agree in writing. To do this you must fill out an ‘Agreement to Extend Jurisdiction’ form which can be downloaded from www.justice.govt.nz/tribunals/motor-vehicle-dealer-disputes/. What are the fees and costs? A filing fee of $87.00 is payable when you lodge your claim with the MVDT. You can pay the filing fee as part o...