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Motoring blog


Our blog features motoring news, tips and expert advice brought to you by the AA Motoring team.

Pick a part that’s new?

“You’re going to need a new…” – it’s the start of that sentence that nobody ever wants to hear from their technician after they’ve taken their car in to the workshop for a service or inspection.

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Common car buying mistakes

Whether it’s the first, second, third – ok, you get the idea – time that you’ve bought a car, mistakes can still be made during the buying process.

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Interested in electric vehicles? Watch out for Leading The Charge

Leading The Charge ­– New Zealand’s EV roadshow – is well underway.

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Buying a new car? Look out for modified vehicles

Millions of dollars are spent designing new vehicles, but for some owners, the end result isn’t exactly what they want.

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Are new car service plans worth it?

Until you find yourself searching the new car market, you may be unaware of service packages.

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Maintenance tips to help prevent a WoF failure

It’s not wise to wait until your Warrant of Fitness is due to find out if your car needs attention. After all, it goes without saying that your car should be properly maintained and safe to drive at all times.

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The ultimate guide to negotiating with a private seller

If you’re not a trained salesperson, negotiation can be a tricky beast to master.

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Keyless entry and push-button start

Keyless entry with push-button start first appeared in 1998 on the Mercedes-Benz S-Class. Branded by the manufacturer as Key-Less-Go, it’s now fast becoming the norm for new vehicles.

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Why changing your oil isn’t enough

Nobody particularly enjoys taking their car in to have a service. Not only does it cost money, there is a risk more work might be needed.

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Be aware of damaged vehicles

On 13 February 2017, 30 vehicles being brought in to New Zealand were recorded as being damaged on the New Zealand Transport Agency’s (NZTA) system. But what does this mean for Kiwis who may be scouring the import market for a new set of wheels?

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