Description

Self-Containment Certification – Mobile Service, Auckland

AET Parts offers mobile self-containment inspection and certification for campervans, motorhomes, and converted vehicles across Auckland. We come to you — no need to drive to a workshop. Our technician is a certified self-containment inspector and qualified automotive technician with over 25 years of experience in vehicle maintenance and RV systems.
Self-containment certification is required for freedom camping on public land in New Zealand under the Freedom Camping Act 2011. Without a current certificate, you cannot legally freedom camp at council or DOC sites that require self-contained vehicles.

What’s included in the inspection:
A self-containment inspection covers the following systems on your vehicle:

Fresh water supply — minimum 4 litres per person per day for the intended trip duration (minimum 3 days = 12 litres per person)
Waste water storage — all grey water from sink, shower, and cooking must be fully contained with no discharge to ground
Toilet waste containment — permanently installed toilet with sealed waste tank, or a self-contained portable toilet meeting MBIE standards
Ventilation — adequate ventilation for safe occupancy
Signage — self-containment compliance signage displayed on vehicle

If your vehicle passes all criteria we issue a Self-Containment Certificate valid for 5 years from the date of inspection.

Services & Pricing

Breather pipe — all waste water and toilet tanks require a correctly routed breather pipe to allow the tank to vent without odour entering the vehicle cabin. Many DIY and older conversions are missing this component. We install breather pipes to meet certification requirements as part of the same visit where possible.

Outstation fee — we are based in Takanini, South Auckland. Travel to locations outside central Auckland (North Shore, West Auckland, beyond Pukekohe, etc.) incurs an additional outstation fee from $50 depending on distance. Contact us before booking to confirm the fee for your location.

Breather pipe — all waste water and toilet tanks require a correctly routed breather pipe to allow the tank to vent without odour entering the vehicle cabin. Many DIY and older conversions are missing this component. We install breather pipes to meet certification requirements as part of the same visit where possible.

Outstation fee — we are based in South Auckland. Travel to locations outside central Auckland (North Shore, West Auckland, beyond Pukekohe, etc.) incurs an additional outstation fee from $50 depending on distance. Contact us before booking to confirm the fee for your location.

Mobile service — we come to you
No need to bring your vehicle to a workshop. We travel to your location anywhere within the Auckland region — your home, driveway, campsite, or storage yard. Bring your vehicle to a location with reasonable access and we’ll handle the rest.
Service area: Auckland region — Takanini, Manukau, Auckland CBD, North Shore, West Auckland, Pukekohe, and surrounding areas. Outstation fee applies outside central Auckland.

How to book

Contact us to confirm availability and your location before booking:

Email: aetpartshop@gmail.com

Please include in your message:

• Your vehicle type (campervan, motorhome, converted van)
• Your location / suburb
• Whether you need breather pipe installation
• Your preferred date/timeframe

We respond within 1 business day Monday to Friday.

Frequently asked questions

How long does the inspection take? A standard inspection takes approximately 45–60 minutes. If breather pipe installation is required, allow an additional 1–2 hours depending on the vehicle.

What if my vehicle fails the inspection? If your vehicle does not meet the requirements we will advise exactly what needs to be rectified. You can book a re-inspection once the work is completed. The re-inspection fee is $190.

What vehicles can be certified? Any motorhome, campervan, or converted vehicle with permanently installed toilet and waste containment system. Portable toilets must meet MBIE self-containment standards — contact us if unsure whether your toilet qualifies.

Do I need a new certificate if I sell my vehicle? The certificate is issued to the vehicle, not the owner. It transfers with the vehicle and remains valid for 5 years from the issue date regardless of ownership change.

Is this the same as a WOF? No — self-containment certification is completely separate from a Warrant of Fitness. Both are required independently.

Also available from our sister brand Camper Studio:

Camper Studio offers fully equipped 4WD slide-on camper rentals and solar installations from Auckland. Visit camperstudio.co.nz for details.