Tag: Buying a Car

What if that “mint condition” SUV you’re eyeing in Riccarton is actually a $5,000 repair bill disguised by a fresh coat of wax? It’s a stressful…

What if that “immaculate” used car you’re eyeing is actually a massive repair bill disguised as a bargain? Buying a vehicle is a major investment,…

Would you hand over $15,000 to a stranger based on a ten minute test drive and a sticker on the windshield? Most Kiwis wouldn’t dream of it, yet many…

Would you hand over thirty grand for a giant smartphone without knowing if the battery can actually hold a charge? Buying a used EV in New Zealand is…

What if you could uncover every hidden mechanical flaw in that TradeMe listing without even leaving your couch? In 2023, the Motor Vehicle Disputes…

Last Tuesday, a Christchurch buyer thought they’d scored a bargain on a 2019 hatchback, only to face a NZ$3,850 engine repair bill just twelve days…

There are a lot of pro’s and con’s to each option. Put simply, if you love driving, love being involved in driving, and like to work out both legs – then a manual is for you. If you like to get in your car, turn the key, put it in drive and then switch off […]

When it comes to car auctions, you’re like to imagine motor-mouthed auctioneer exclaiming, “sold to the man in the yellow hat!” or something along those lines. It’s a high energy environment, for sure, and you wouldn’t be wrong in your estimation of what it’ll be like. This is still true in some auction houses, but […]

It’s timely to be writing an article about car dealers and the tactics they use on (sometimes) unsuspecting buyers to get them to spend more. I’m looking for a vehicle, searching through private sellers and car dealers alike for that perfect vehicle. But, alas, the time has come! At MyAutoShop, we’ve got your back, and […]

If you are thinking about buying an electric or hybrid vehicle you have probably already done a bit of research around the cars range and how much you stand to save not buying fuel. But have you considered the cost of maintenance? There are far fewer moving parts on many of these types of vehicles, […]

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, […]

Buying and selling a car can be complicated and convoluted, we’ve created a blog series to stop that from being the case. We have created a series on buying a car, and a series on selling a car. Hopefully if you’re totally lost, we can walk you through both processes. Ho do you buy and […]