The Government is calling for public submissions on streamlining the vehicle licensing system, but an industry analyst believes any changes could endanger motorists.

The Automobile Association says complaints back claims used-car dealers are illegally putting worn parts back into vehicles before selling them on.

Used-car dealers are putting new parts into overseas vehicles to bring them into New Zealand - then putting the worn-out parts back in before sale, an industry watchdog says.

Good-lookers from past will attract lots of auction attention.

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