Buying a vehicle for your summer roadie

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Buying a vehicle for your summer roadie

Blue skies and warmer temperatures can only mean one thing… summer is coming! And what better way to spend summer, than by exploring some of New Zealand’s epic landscapes.

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Four ways you’re driving the value of your car down

Unless you own a classic or something extremely rare, chances are your car is going to suffer from depreciation at some stage of its life.

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The turbo revolution

If you grew up in the late 80’s/early 90’s, you were one of lucky ones - a time before reality TV, mobile phones and $2.40 91 octane at the pump.

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AA and Driven reveal top 10 contenders for New Zealand Car of the Year

The New Zealand Automobile Association and NZME’s Driven have today revealed the top 10 contenders battling it out for the honour of becoming the AA Driven New Zealand Car of . . .

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Buying from a used car dealer – does travelling save you money?

The used car market is a little like real estate in the sense that location has a lot to do with how much you’ll pay.

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Is the manual transmission dead?

It’s hard to deny that the overarching trend the last few years has been that the manual transmission is on its way out. We get it.

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Time for a new car?

Wondering if it’s time you end the relationship with your car and go your separate ways? We know breaking up with your ride can be difficult, but on the other . . .

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What's the best way to clear a foggy windscreen?

Over the cold and damp winter months, it’s only a matter of time until you come across the dreaded foggy windscreen.

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Know your PHEVs

For those arriving to the party late, a Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) combines the best of both worlds with Electric and Hybrid powertrains - both of which can drive . . .

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Pre Purchase Inspection stories

In our Buyer’s Guides we’re always stressing the importance of pre purchase vehicle inspections as a safe guard.

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