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Driving on the Beach
/ - 4 mins readWoohoo! You’re off to the beach! NZ has some great beaches that car’s are permitted to drive on. From Muriwai in Auckland to 90 Mile Beach in Northland, there’s plenty of options for beach driving. Let’s take a look at some of the decisions and challenges that drivers face when driving on the beach. What […]
Read more »Driving through a Ford
/ - 4 mins readDriving through a Ford or water crossing requires caution and the ability to adapt to the changing conditions. Land rovers such as Discovery and Defender or Ford Ranger are some of the best 4X4’s when it comes to traveling through a ford or water crossings. Most of these 4X4’s have air intakes placed above the […]
Read more »Driving on Gravel Roads
/ - 4 mins readDriving on Gravel roads presents its own challenges. While the WRC drivers make it look fun and easy, the difficulty to get necessary traction can catch even the most confident road drivers out. As a result, understeer and oversteer can sometimes send your vehicle in an unintended direction. If you are driving on gravel roads […]
Read more »Selling a Car: How to Negotiate with Buyers
/ - 3 mins readA buyer turns up to buy your car, they start haggling, you freeze, panic and sell it for $17. Well maybe not, but still, negotiations can be stressful if you don’t like confrontation. We’ll tee you up with some handy tips and tricks to help you negotiate with buyers and make sure you get the […]
Read more »Selling a Car: How To Avoid Scams
/ - 3 mins readImagine you’re selling your car, you have a buyer for your car, they’re going to pay you the money. Then they don’t, even worse is if they drive off with your car and you still don’t get paid. That is not ideal. We’re here to help you avoid scams and make sure that if you […]
Read more »Selling a Car: Should I ‘Trade it in’?
/ - 3 mins readSelling a car can be full of twists and turns, lots of hassle or a seamless process. If you’re considering selling your car you’ve probably heard of a ‘trade in’. This is where you trade your car with a dealer. They deduct the price of your car from the purchase of your next car and […]
Read more »Selling a Car: Photos and Description
/ - 5 mins readIf you’ve decided to sell your car privately, you’ll need a great listing to help you get top dollar. The first impressions are made by the photos and the car is sold or ignored based on the description. Your photos and description are your biggest assets. We’ll help guide you through what you want to […]
Read more »Selling a Car: Dealer vs Private Sale
/ - 3 mins readIf you need to sell your car, you need to weigh up your options. Both options offer their own advantages and disadvantages and you need to evaluate what will work for you. We’re here to help you weigh up whether you sell to a dealer vs a private sale to a private buyer. Why Sell […]
Read more »Selling a Car: How Much Is My Car Worth?
/ - 2 mins readWhen it comes to selling your car, the most important thing is knowing how much your car is worth. This is what will determine how much money you can ask for, and what you’ll end up with in your pocket. There’s the general value of your car’s make and model, and then once you factor […]
Read more »Selling a Car: How to Add Value to Your Car Before Selling It
/ - 2 mins readWhen it comes time to part with your beloved set of wheels, you want to make sure you’re getting as much money as you can. You need to know how to add value to your car before you sell it. We’ve got some handy pointers to make sure that you’ve got your car as desirable […]
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