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Is a vehicle condition and odometer check undertaken at the point a self-drive vehicle is returned, and are any costs recovered for damage identified at that point?

Answered Question 33885 (2026)
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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · Labour Party

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  • Is a vehicle condition and odometer check undertaken at the point a self-drive vehicle is returned, and are any costs recovered for damage identified at that point?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Minister responsible for Ministerial Services

Answer

Yes. Vehicle condition is checked and the odometer reading is recorded when a vehicle is returned to VIP Transport. Where damage is identified, an insurance claim form is sent to the relevant Minister for completion and VIP Transport manages the claim. Any repair costs are recovered through the Crown vehicle insurance process, noting that all Crown vehicles are insured by the Department of Internal Affairs.