Tag: Pre purchase inspection

Last October, a Christchurch buyer handed over NZ$12,000 for a “perfect” SUV, only to discover a failing transmission two weeks later. It’s a story…

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…

A fresh Warrant of Fitness is not a guarantee that your next car is actually a safe investment. It’s a common trap for Kiwi buyers who assume a…

Last Tuesday, an Auckland buyer thought they’d scored a bargain on a 2016 Mazda CX-5, until a post-purchase check revealed $3,200 in structural rust…

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…

Last Tuesday, Sarah discovered that the “mint condition” 2019 Mazda CX-5 she found on TradeMe for NZ$22,000 actually hid NZ$4,150 in urgent…

Where to book a vehicle Pre-purchase Inspection? You’ve found an awesome new car on Trade Me Woohoo! But it’s in Auckland but you live in Hamilton. Doh! And you’re not really sure what condition it is in mechanically. Uh Oh! Now what? Fortunately, a Pre-purchase Inspection is exactly what you’re looking for. To get peace […]

If you’re in the market for a second-hand car, its a smart move to get it checked out by an inspector to help avoid costly and unexpected mechanic bills in the near future. You can get your local mechanic to take a look, or buy an inspection from one of the main PPI providers – […]

There’s plenty of information out there for first time car buyers.  But, what about those on the other side?  They say it takes a certain type, and generally car dealers get quickly but heaped into the shiny white loafers bucket, but in reality, there’s an art to selling a car, so here’s our crack at […]