In a New Zealand First, Everyone Can Now Set and Forget RUC and Rego
For the first time ever, the public can now set and forget Road User Charges and Rego payments with BONNET. Yep, what businesses have enjoyed for ages is now open to everyone.
Let’s be honest, getting hit with surprise RUC bills in this cost of living circus is not the one. So we fixed it.
With BONNET, you can now:
- Pay your RUCs in smaller, manageable chunks, even 1,000km at a time instead of painful 5,000 or 10,000km hits – so you keep money in your pocket without fear of getting caught out
- Set your Rego to auto renew every 6 or 12 months
- Choose direct debit or credit card, you choose your fees
No more forgetting. No more fines. No more last minute panic at the WOF shop.
💸 What does it cost?
- First 5 vehicles are FREE, which covers most of the general public
- RUC and Rego licences cost exactly the same as NZTA, plus a $6 BONNET fee
- Payment fees are fully transparent
- Direct debit, 1.5%
- Credit card, 3%
No sneaky stuff. No fine print nonsense.
🔔 How do we know when your RUCs are due?
Two smart options, you choose your level of lazy.
Option 1, free and easy
We send you a fortnightly app notification asking for your odometer. After a few entries, we calculate your average usage and nudge you if you’re getting low. Simple, effective, and zero cost.
Option 2, true set and forget
Grab one of our odometer trackers.
- $190 + GST upfront
- $20 + GST per month
- Plug it in and forget it
It sends your odometer straight from your engine to us automatically. No manual entry. No thinking. No excuses. If you want details, email sales@bonnet.co.nz.
🚀 Why are we doing this?
Because vehicle compliance is only getting messier, and with the government shifting all vehicles, including petrol, onto RUC by 2027, being ahead of the curve matters. BONNET exists to remove stress, not add to it.
Ready to get set up?
Either download the BONNET app or sign up on desktop (links below), click the Auto RUC/Rego page and fill out your details.