Understanding how much oil your car needs is crucial for maintaining its performance and, ultimately, helping to retain its value.
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What is a hybrid car and how do they work? There has been quite a lot of discussion online and in the media about electric vehicles (EVs) vs traditional ICE (internal combustion engine) cars. How much do you really know about different types of vehicles and the various options available to you if you’re thinking […]
Over time you will probably develop a close relationship with your technician. They get to know you, your family, your driving patterns, what you like in a vehicle and what you need to keep safe on the road. It’s a wonderful relationship that grows over time.
One of the biggest expenses in a household budget (especially if you live in Auckland and spend a lot of time in your car) is the petrol expense. It can feel like our cars are using more gas than ever before, and we’re spending more on fuel.
One of the reasons people avoid or delay car service appointments is because of the perceived inconvenience to their schedule. In Auckland, we can be so
dependent on our vehicles that the thought of being without a car for any length of time can seem like a major inconvenience.
Wherever you are in New Zealand, there are things you should know about winter driving and winter car maintenance. Even if you live in a region that doesn’t see any snow, winter temperatures can affect your car maintenance, performance and safety.
It’s annoying to see puddles or mysterious stains underneath your car. You leave your car parked for a while and come back to it to find odd looking or smelling fluid under your vehicle. It’s a sign that you may have a car leak.
In order to drive a private vehicle (car, ute, van and four-wheel drive) in New Zealand, it must display a Warrant of Fitness (WoF) label in the front of the vehicle.
To get a WoF label, the vehicle must pass a WoF check.
A Warrant of Fitness (WoF) is a manual check of your vehicle to ensure that it meets the required safety standards to be driven in New Zealand.
We Kiwis love a good road trip. Whether you’re making the weekend drive to the bach or setting out for a holiday roadie to enjoy all that NZ has to offer, here are the top 10 car service tasks to do before you head off on your road trip.
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