Driving in extreme weather

Driving in extreme weather

During the winter, driving in New Zealand can be dangerous. This is due to fog, rain and early sunsets. Learn how to drive safely in extreme winter weather to avoid accidents. Driving in heavy rain. Rain can make the road slippery as well as impair your vision. It is...
Keep your car looking, and running like new.

Keep your car looking, and running like new.

Have you just purchased a new car? Keep it looking and running like new by following the following tips:  1. Don’t let your fuel run too low. In order to keep your car’s fuel system healthy, try to avoid letting your car’s fuel run low. Running low...
The Ultimate Guide to Buying a Second-Hand Car

The Ultimate Guide to Buying a Second-Hand Car

Since buying a car is such a big investment, it is important to inspect the vehicle for faults before spending the money. Follow this checklist to make sure you are making a smart decision. View our printable pre-purchase checklist Basic tips: If possible, choose a...
12 items you should always have in your car

12 items you should always have in your car

Having the following items in your car can help you in an emergency, improve car safety and allow you to be prepared for long trips.   1. A torch and batteries. Having a torch will help in many situations, particularly if you have to leave your vehicle at night....
How to check your vehicle’s suspension

How to check your vehicle’s suspension

Pay attention while driving. The simplest way to tell whether you are having a suspension-related issue is by focusing on how the car feels to drive. The following symptoms may be caused by a faulty suspension system: The car feels bumpier to drive –...