Winter driving: tips and techniques to keep you safe

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Winter driving: tips and techniques to keep you safe

As we head into the coldest months of the year, it’s reassuring to know that most new cars today have never been safer.

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Get your car winter ready

The mornings are getting much cooler, the days are shorter and winter-like showers have arrived.

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How many of these car light symbols can you name?

Most of us have probably had the unpleasant experience of a light coming up on the dashboard, coupled with a sinking feeling down in our tummy.

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Five tips for getting the most out your EV this winter

The optimal temperature for EV battery performance is between 15oC and 30oC. As the temperature drops below 15oC, the lithium ions encounter more resistance within the battery, so they move . . .

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Seven safety items you need in your car

Whether you’re on a road trip, or zipping around town, you need to be ready for anything with a well-equipped car.

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10 tips for your teen driver

The first six to 12 months of driving alone are the riskiest for any driver – and young drivers are more likely to crash on their restricted licences than at . . .

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What is an ANCAP rating - and why does it matter?

When you’re looking at the specifications for new vehicles, you’ll often notice an ANCAP safety rating listed for each car.

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What is wrong with New Zealand roads?

Extract from Autumn 2023 AA Directions article by Matthew Tso: What’s the Problem?

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Top six safest family cars

We’ve analysed all the brand-new family-sized cars on Kiwi roads in 2023 to find out which cars have the best safety credentials – and here are six of the top . . .

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How to spot flood damage in a vehicle

Recently the severe weather and torrential rain has wreaked havoc across New Zealand – including on our vehicles.

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