| Why are all Cashmere Classics buses so modern? | Under NZ law, only emission compliant heavy vehicles can be imported for use on our roads. This generally means they will be newer than 2008. | |
| Does Cashmere Classics import to order? | Cashmere Classics generally only imports GX & EX variants of the Toyota Coaster bus and in 7m length predominantly high-spec variants for use in Tourism. We may import low spec (fixed or vinyl seat or city diff variants) to order under specific conditions. Please enquire. | |
| Is a bus ready to drive on the road when it arrives in NZ? |
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| What is RUC? | RUC is Road User Charges - a tax the NZ Goverment charges for road run diesel vehicles as diesel fuel is not fully taxed at the pump. The amount of the charge is based on a vehicle's GVM (see below) and is sold in 1000km increments. | |
| What does PSV mean? | PSV is an abrieviation of "Passenger Service Vehicle," the term given by the New Zealand Transport Authority (NZTA) to vehicles used to carry paying (and other) passengers. | |
| What is compliance? | Compliance is the pre-registration checking process undertaken in NZ by an NZTA approved heavy vehicvle inspector. It also involves modifications for heavy vehicles before inspection. This is our core & specialist business. | |
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How long does compliance take? |
Whether
it is a Passenger Service Vehicle (PSV) or Motorhome, the
preparation
time is 2-5 days and formal part of the Compliance usually takes 1
day. However, booking times for Engineers etc. (required as part of teh
preparation for inspection) can delay this process for sometimes 1 week
+. |
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| Why do some buses carry less passengers than others that are the same size? | On request, the NZTA issues a loading certificate for a heavy vehicle after arrival in NZ. Some vehicles are rated at a lower GVM (see belwo) than others, hence although they may have 23 physical seats, not all can be occupied under NZ law. | |
| What modifications are needed before compliance? |
Whether
it is for a motorhome or PSV compliance, a NZ tare weight needs to be
established and a Hubometer added - and for PSV compliance, seat
re-spacing is often needed, a NZ approved fire extinguisher, emergency
exit signage and related door/window modifications etc. These modifications are completed as part of our Compliance service. |
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| How many seats can a motorhome be complied with? | Generally up to 6 seats are permitted. It is recommended that to comply the vehicle with the number you intend to end up with once your conversion is completed. However, the number of berths dictates the minimum number of seats required (2 beds = 2 compliant belted seats minimum), but the number of seats can exceed the number of berths. Ultimately, all passengers in a motorhome must be restrained with approved certified seat belts. | |
| Can I have a bus configured to my personal requirements? | Yes, we have the industry contacts for seat alterations, carpeting, partition construction/installation and painting/signage as well as cetrtified towbars etc., and are happy to quote on any alterations required. | |
| What is GVM & GCM? | GVM = "Gross Vehicle Mass" and is the maximum laden weight of a vehicle and GCM = "Gross Combined Mass" = the GVM plus maximum towing capacity (i.e combined weight of the bus plus trailer/boat/caravan in tow). | |
| Can I have a towbar fitted to my bus or motorhome? | Yes, we can supply a fully certified towbar for any Coaster as part of our Compliance servicel. | |
| Can a motorhome-complied Toyota Coaster be driven on a class 1 licence? | Yes, all the Coasters we source have a GVM of less than 6 tonnes, which is the current NZTA exemption weight for a class 1 licence. However, if you plan to tow with your motorhome, although a Coaster's CVM will exceed 6 tonnes, you would need a class 2 if the CVM exceeds this weight. | |
| Does Cashmere Classics offer finance? | Yes, we can refer you to a reliable independent finance company, whether you require finance for business (PSV), or private (motorhome) use. However, note that as we have no financial or any other relationship with any finanace company, any rate quoted should be the best available to you. | |
| Why buy from Cashmere Classics? | *
Cashmere Classics (trading as Interbus Limited) has been
importing buses from Japan into New Zealand since 1998. * We only source grade 4 or better buses from reputable auction houses and all are subject to a stringent pre-purchase inspection before we secure. They are additioanlly checked at the port prior to export to NZ and have are subject to an Odometer check at this point. We do not import any accident repaired buses or any suffering from rust. All our vehicles are pre-purchase inspected by trusted agents in Japan * We have hundreds of satisfied customers and numerous repeat customers. * all our buses are fully serviced prior to sale - new engine oil & filter, fuel filter and transmission oil & filter (for an auto) and groomed in preparation for service as part of our Compliance service. * our buses are provided with 6 months registration a compliant COF and minimum 1000km RUC | |
| Do Cashmere Classics take Trade-ins? | As a Compliance specialist we do not trade, but we may be able to connect you with a potential buyer. | |
| Have
a question which is not answered here? Click on the our e-mail
address to open in your e-mail & mail us your questions > > > > > > | cashmereclass@xtra.co.nz |