Car Insurance - May 26th Car Windscreen Replacement Cost and Repair If you find yourself on the end of a chipped, cracked, or even shattered, windscreen, how much can you expect to pay for a replacement? And when do you need a simple repair, and when …
Car Insurance - May 25th Roadside Assistance NZ: What Options Are There? If you're a motorist, roadside assistance is a great safety net. Whether the roadside assist service is part of your car insurance, or comes from a separate provider, it can get you back on the …
Car Insurance - May 16th How Much to Lease a Car in NZ? KEY POINTS: There are two type of lease, a finance lease, when the lessee retains ownership of the vehicle at the end of the lease, and an operating lease, when the lessee returns the vehicle …
Car Insurance - May 14th How to Find Out if a Car is Stolen or Has Money Owing Why is it important to check if a car is stolen or has money owing? Whenever buying a second-hand car through a private vendor, or even a small dealership that you're not familiar with, it's a …
Car Insurance - May 9th Which Petrol Should I Use? What kinds of petrol are there? When comparing petrol types, the numbers used to describe the different fuels are important: 91, 95 and 98. These reveal the fuel's octane rating, which is a measure of how …
Car Insurance - May 9th Making a Car Insurance Claim if You’re Not at Fault KEY POINTS: In the event of an accident, it's important to record as many details as possible, including the name of the other driver(s) involved and the contact details of witnesses. If you have comprehensive …
Car Insurance - May 6th Car Crime: Auckland’s Worst Suburbs Unfortunately, it's a sinking feeling that too many Aucklanders experience. You return to your car to find a door open or a window smashed, the glove compartment ransacked and your possessions gone. Or, worse still, …
Car Insurance - April 14th Can I Use My NZ Driver Licence in Australia? KEY POINTS: If you have a full NZ driver licence, you are able to drive for up to six months when visiting Australia, depending on the state/territory you are visiting. NZ drivers with restricted licences …
Car Insurance - April 11th Warrant of Fitness: How Much Does a WoF Cost? Getting a warrant of fitness (WoF) for your vehicle is a legal requirement if you plan to drive it on public roads, and you risk a hefty fine if you're busted driving without one. So …
Car Insurance - March 18th Electric Motorbikes: What’s Available in New Zealand? Hybrid and electric cars now make up 45% of all new cars on our roads. However, electric motorbikes are yet to prove as popular. Major bike manufacturers haven't embraced electric power, and those electric motorcycles that …
