My Auto Shop Info Hub

With Octane-95 petrol sitting at $3.40 per liter, every trip to the station feels like a heavy hit to the wallet. It is frustrating to watch your…

Imagine you’re halfway across the Desert Road, the kids are restless, and the temperature gauge is climbing faster than the incline. A cloud of steam…

Did you know that driving with a Warrant of Fitness expired by more than two months now carries a $350 fine? Beyond the financial sting, there’s the…

Did you know that the silent residue of winter salt and those “invisible” potholes from the July rains could be costing you hundreds in failed WOF…

Did you know that a valid Warrant of Fitness doesn’t actually mean your car is ready to handle the Crown Range or a dusty trek through the East Cape?…

Did you know that 97.8% of used cars imported into New Zealand in May 2025 were from Japan? With over 8,300 vehicles like the Toyota Aqua and Nissan…

Did you know that European cars in New Zealand typically cost 30% to 50% more to service than Japanese models? It’s a frustrating reality for many…

A seller’s claim that a vehicle was “just serviced” is often little more than a polite suggestion. Booking a first service for a newly purchased used…

What if the real test of your new used car doesn’t happen during the test drive, but in the first 30 days of owning it? It’s natural to feel a bit of…

With the average price of a new car now exceeding $50,000, your vehicle is likely one of your most valuable assets. Handing over the keys for…