Bonnet is an end‑to‑end mobile and web platform that centralises vehicle and machine compliance for New Zealand owners and fleet operators. By pulling real‑time WOF, COF, registration and RUC data directly from NZTA, it provides automated reminders, push notifications and set‑and‑forget payment handling, while also offering service centres a branded portal to manage digital service records and earn revenue.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Vehicle owners and fleet operators in New Zealand must manually track and renew multiple compliance items—Warrant of Fitness, Certificate of Fitness, registration, and RUC—often leading to missed due dates, fines, and administrative overhead.
Solution
Bonnet provides an end‑to‑end mobile and web application that centralises vehicle and machine compliance data by pulling WOF, COF, registration and RUC information directly from NZTA. Users simply enter a licence plate and the app monitors all due dates, sends automated reminders, and can schedule recurring payments for RUC and registration. Service centres and dealerships can offer a branded version of the platform to their customers, managing digital service records, custom inspection intervals, and compliance on behalf of fleets, while earning revenue through a share model. The solution removes the need for manual paperwork, reduces compliance risk, and creates a continuous engagement channel between vehicle owners and service providers.
Target Audience
Bonnet serves private vehicle owners, small fleet operators, service centres, and automotive dealerships that need a streamlined way to manage compliance and retain customers.
Features
- Direct integration with NZTA to retrieve real‑time WOF, COF, registration and RUC data
- Automated due‑date alerts and push notifications for all compliance items
- “Set‑and‑forget” recurring payment handling for RUC and registration fees
- Free management of up to five personal vehicles or machines
- Branded portal for service centres and dealerships to store digital service histories and schedule custom inspection intervals
- Revenue‑share model that lets service providers earn recurring income from compliance management
- Cross‑platform mobile app and web dashboard for owners, fleet managers, and service partners