Tag: used cars

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,…

Last Saturday, a buyer in Hamilton thought they had found the perfect SUV until a mechanic uncovered a cracked cooling system hidden behind a freshly…

You’ve finally found the car you want on a Wellington backstreet, the paint is gleaming, and the seller says it’s a dream. But as you reach for your…

A clean Warrant of Fitness is not a guarantee that your next car isn’t a mechanical nightmare. With the 2026 WOF regulation changes allowing many…

Did you know that a fresh Warrant of Fitness doesn’t actually mean your “new” car is in good mechanical health? It’s a common trap for Kiwi buyers,…

Would you buy a house without seeing a building report, or hire a total stranger without checking their references? Most Kiwis wouldn’t dream of it,…

Nearly 40% of vehicles in New Zealand fail their Warrant of Fitness inspection on the first attempt. That is a staggering number when you are the one…

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…

Why would you drag a used car across town to a workshop when the most honest version of that vehicle is sitting right there in the seller’s driveway?…

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…

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…