Our blog features motoring news, tips and expert advice brought to you by the AA Motoring team.
Vehicle auctions are ideal for those who are looking for a used vehicle or something that’s extra special and more difficult to find.
Have you ever looked under your shoes and noticed that one area of the sole is more worn than the other? The way you walk causes wear in certain areas and the same happens with your car and its tyres.
The luxury SUV is becoming an increasingly common sight on our roads. Many buyers in the market for a premium vehicle are drawn to the practicality and the high-end features that these vehicles have to offer.
Such is life: no matter who or what it is, some things just don’t age gracefully, including our beloved vehicles. Breakages, leaks and smells happen from time to time. While some can be serious and others less so, they’re often an annoying inconvenience.
When the time comes to upgrade your car, it makes sense to consider the value it will hold. It’s rare to sell your car for more than you paid for it – cars aren’t like the Auckland housing market – but some vehicles retain more value than others. But why?
New Zealanders are twice as likely to die in a crash if the car they’re travelling in was built before 2000.
Just like you might turn off the lights in a room when you don’t need them to save electricity costs, there are ways of reducing the amount of energy your car uses to get you where you’re going.
There is no shortage of hype around electric vehicles.
As the years have gone by, we’ve all become accustomed to the various smartphone applications on offer. They’ve replaced notepads and maps that we once carried around with us and even the friend that we could always rely on for recommending the best places to eat.
Thankfully manufacturers have introduced a range of safety devices to keep our cars safe beyond a standard car alarm or immobiliser.