WIAA to conduct fitness tests for vintage cars

The transport department of Maharashtra has handed over the responsibility to conduct fitness tests of vintage cars to the Western India Automobile Association (WIAA). The transport department in a resolution said that it lacked the knowhow to conduct fitness tests on vintage and classic cars and hence have authorized the WIAA to conduct these tests.

The WIAA will be conducting the tests according to the rules laid down by the government. According to the resolution, the person conducting the assessment must be familiar with the Motor Vehicles Act and at least have a diploma in automobiles or a degree in mechanical engineering with 5 years of experience in repairing cars. He / she must also have a driving experience of 5 years. The test facility must have equipment to conduct pollution checks, engine tuning and testing, brake and speedometer testing and wheel alignment.

Reports suggest that there are over 1,500 vintage and classic cars in the state with nearly 400 in Mumbai alone.