Car Insurance

KEY POINTS: Learner and young drivers can either take out their own car insurance policy, or be added to a parent's policy. If the learner or young driver has their own car, they need their …

KEY POINTS: A rego is a vehicle licence that permits a car to be driven legally on New Zealand roads. To obtain a rego, a car needs a valid warrant of fitness (WoF). The cost …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …