Car Insurance

In many countries, if you drive your vehicle on the road, it's compulsory to have some level of car insurance. However, it's not a legal requirement in New Zealand. But should you still consider taking …

It can be a scary, and confusing, situation if you return to where you last left your car and discover it's no longer there. Has it been stolen, or towed away? Canstar looks at the …

Car insurance covers your whole car, from the front bumper to the rear tow bar … but that's where it stops. If you own a caravan, you'll need to arrange separate caravan insurance to protect …

Does car insurance cover other drivers? If you have someone listed as an "insured driver" on your insurance policy, they're covered to drive your car as long as they meet the conditions outlined in your policy. …

What does car insurance cover? Your level of cover depends on what type of insurance you have. The most common levels of insurance are: Third Party: this is the lowest tier of car insurance, and focuses on …

Is it legal to drive without insurance? In New Zealand, unlike many other countries, there is no legal requirement to have car insurance. While it's strongly recommended to have insurance coverage for protection against accidents and …

What does it mean to buy with "cash"? Buying a car with cash means paying for the entire cost of the vehicle upfront using your own funds, typically in the form of physical cash, with a …

In this story we cover: How to import a car into NZ Benefits of importing a car Downsides of importing a car How to import a car into New Zealand Importing a car into New Zealand involves …

Want to change the look of your car but don't want to fork out for an expensive, irreversible paint job? Why not wrap your car in vinyl? What began as a way to add company …