NZ rules
What Does a CIN Card on a Car Mean?
Updated 20 Oct 2026
A CIN card (Consumer Information Notice) is the information sheet every NZ motor vehicle dealer must display on a used car for sale. It shows key facts like the cash price, year, odometer reading, import history, WOF and rego expiry, and whether there's money owing.
What's on a CIN
- The dealer's name, contact details and Motor Vehicle Trader registration number.
- The cash price, including GST, registration and licensing.
- Make, model, vehicle year and engine size, plus the number plate and VIN or chassis number.
- The odometer reading, or a note if it can't be confirmed as accurate.
- Whether there's a security interest (money owing) registered on the PPSR.
- WOF or COF and licence (rego) expiry dates.
- The year first registered in NZ, and for imports the year first registered overseas, the country, and whether it was imported as a damaged vehicle.
- Fuel type, and whether road user charges apply or are owing.
Where you'll see it
In the yard, the CIN must be at least A4 size and attached to the car so you can read it from outside. Online, the CIN (or a link to it) must be shown clearly on the same page as the listing. When you buy, you get a copy to sign.
Look for the Consumer Information Notice section on each of our car pages.
Why it matters
The CIN lets you compare cars fairly and spot anything that needs a closer look, such as an import with damage history, a short WOF or money owing.
Common questions
Do private sellers have to provide a CIN?
No. The CIN rules apply to motor vehicle traders, not private sellers.
This is general information, not legal or financial advice. Rules and fees change, so check the official sources linked above for your situation.