Tag: consumer guarantees act

You don’t have to be a mechanical expert to win an argument with a garage. You just need to know your rights under the Consumer Guarantees Act. It’s…

You’re standing at the mechanic’s counter, staring at a printout filled with technical codes and tiered labor rates. That sinking feeling in your…

You might think that skipping the dealership service center will instantly void your car’s manufacturer warranty, but in 2026, that assumption could…

Last Tuesday, Sarah from Wellington discovered that her “immaculate” NZ$14,500 sedan actually had a cracked head gasket hidden by a quick engine…

What if that fresh 12 month WOF sticker is actually the most misleading thing on a used car’s windscreen? While many buyers assume a Warrant of…

Okay, so you’ve picked the car of your dreams (or at least, one that fits neatly into your budget), you’ve figured out the best negotiation techniques, and now you’re down at the card yard looking to pick up those hot new wheels for summer. Then the dealer throws in a last spar, “would you like […]