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Your brakes stop your car. They sound pretty important don’t they? You’re right, they are. They also wear out and if unchecked, poor brakes can lead to an accident.  There’s a reason you need to have them replaced as required. They slow your car down through friction. That creates wear, dust and heat.  There’s a […]

When driving your car around, it’s your alternator that takes care of all the electrics and charging the car battery. It basically runs the electrical system. If there’s something wrong with it, you need to be able to know if your alternator is faulty.  As your alternator is spinning, a complex set of magnets is […]

Towing a trailer is a real power move. Not a lot of people can do it, even fewer can do it well. If you want to know how to tow a trailer we can tell you how to do it safely but it’s really up to you to practice.  As a Kiwi, “backing the boat” […]

Cars cost a fair amount of money. When you spend that kind of money, you want to be sure that it’s well maintained and well taken care of. Not to mention that if you look after your car it’ll save you a lot of money in the long run when it comes to getting it […]

SUVs are plentiful at the moment. You can get small, medium, large SUVs, you name it, someone makes it. This has been the biggest boom in modern automobiles. Why should you buy a SUV? And why do so many others buy them as well? 20 years ago they were rare, now 2/3’s of all cars […]

Why should you buy a hatchback? Car parks are getting smaller, fuel prices getting higher, and the need for a small and nimble, yet economical and reliable car, has seen the hatchback become something of a market darling. Alongside the increase in popularity of modern SUVs, we’ve seen over the past 20 years the rise […]

Sedans are classic. They were the standard automobile for decades and decades. The rise of the modern SUV and Ute have made sedans slip into the back seat of consumer trends. They also make up some of the best cars to drive and some of them are the most comfortable. If you read on, you’ll […]

Why should I buy a Ute rather than a SUV? Do I need a Ute? What are the advantages and disadvantages of owning a Ute? These are all good questions to be asking yourself when considering why you should buy a ute. Your vehicle needs to complement and help service your lifestyle and demands. We’re […]

What car is right for me? Maybe it’s your first car, maybe you want something different, or maybe your needs have changed. Whatever the case, you need a new car, and we’re here to help. So you know you need a new car but what kind of car? You’ve got your hatchbacks, your Utes, and […]

One of your biggest assets when you’re buying a car, is knowing the car and demonstrating that you know what you’re talking about. This helps in differentiating different examples of the cars, determining market value for a car, and provides evidence for negotiation. We’re here to help you research a car you want to buy. […]

What should you look for when buying a car? There’s a bunch of independent factors to look for in each different car. The criteria for assessing a new car and a secondhand car are vastly different. When you’re looking at a brand new car most of the assessment is in the specifications, colour, safety, trim […]

Once you buy a car, you need to let people other than your friends know, that you’ve got yourself a new ride. Mainly, you need to let the government know that you’re the one rolling around in that car from now on. So, how do you transfer ownership? Transferring ownership is an answer to one […]

Buying a car can be intimidating, no doubt at all. If you don’t like arguing or conflict or if you’re just keen to buy the car, there’s a lot of pressure on negotiations. The purchase price negotiation can cost you or save you thousands. How do you negotiate? We’re here with a few handy tips, […]

If you like your shoes to look nice, you should want your wheels to look nice too. Cleaning your wheels is any easy task that gives great satisfaction. How do you clean wheels? It only requires a small amount of elbow grease, but, said elbow grease is needed 4 times. You may think that this […]

Whether your car takes petrol or diesel, it’s still a big cost to an average commuter. So how do you reduce your fuel consumption in easy and relatively unobtrusive ways? You have to figure out how to improve fuel economy, but we’ve already got some good ideas. We’ve got 5 handy tips and tricks to […]

Your tyres provide the grip that keeps your car on the road. They are one of the most integral parts of safety, your tyre tread is what moves water away from the rubber and gives you good grip in winter. Remember to check your tyre tread regularly. It’s not just us who think so, the […]

Oil is one of the most important things in your entire car. It makes sure that everything in the engine stays lubricated and cool. It carries harmful contaminants to the oil filter and makes the engine more efficient. You need to know what oil your car needs. There’s a bunch of things that affect what […]

Do you ever get out of your car and feel a bit stiff? Maybe you struggle to see all the essentials of the road? Do you know the perfect steering wheel position for your driving style? How do you set up a car? Look we aren’t trying to reinvent the wheel here, we know it’s […]

Your car needs a few key things to stay on the road. Warrant of Fitness, Road User Charges (if applicable), and Registration. You need to check your registration and keep up to date on when it needs renewal. Your vehicle’s registration is basically a license to drive your car on public roads. The fees go […]

There are 3 certainties in life: 1. Death 2. Taxes 3. That it’s raining when you get a flat tyre. So if you’re reading this while stuck on the side of the road, soaking wet, with a flat tyre, then we feel for you, and this article will point you in the right direction to […]

Your tyres need air in them, sure, but how much air? Maybe one has a slow leak? Maybe you’re imagining it? How do I check my tyre pressure? If you know how to check and top up your tyre pressures then you won’t have to ask yourself these questions. It’s really easy to do, and […]

Look, a petrol car needs petrol and a diesel car needs diesel. These are things we know. If you don’t, it’s written on your fuel cap or on your Registration. Look no further, we’ll tell you how to know what fuel to use. Then why are there like 3 different kinds of petrol and only […]

Your car should be a comfortable and enjoyable place. Where you can think, listen to music, and most importantly, get places. If your car smells funny or just plain bad, well, that kind of kills the mood doesn’t it? You don’t want your car to smell bad, we’re here to point you in the direction […]

Why do you need windscreen washer fluid? Your windscreen is like your glasses, great for seeing, annoying when smudged. Seeing as things like bugs, rain, mud and everything else on the road gets all over your windscreen you need to clean it. This is where the cleaning agent in your windscreen washer fluid comes in […]