Should I Get a “Pre-Purchase Car Inspection” When I’m Buying a new used vehicle?

Buying a car is a significant investment, and it's crucial to make an informed decision to avoid potential problems down the road. One effective way to ensure the quality and condition of a used car before making a purchase is...

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Payment and Finance Options

We offer all the options of payment you would expect from a professional facility, though we no longer accept cheques, shells, trinkets, muskets or blankets! Putting the funny stuff aside, it's important to us to consider our customer's perspectives and...

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The how to – Help My car has brokendown!

If your car has broken down in Auckland, you have several options to consider, regardless of whether you have mechanical insurance coverage or not. Here's what you can do: 1. Contact your mechanical insurance provider (if applicable): a. First Assist:...

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The how to – Reduce costly car repairs

Reducing costly repairs on your car requires regular maintenance and adopting good driving habits. Here are some tips to help you minimize expensive repairs: 1. Follow the manufacturer's maintenance schedule: Stick to the recommended maintenance intervals for your vehicle. Regular...

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hat Does a Mechanic Check at a WOF? The Full Checklist

What is a Warrant of Fitness? A Warrant of Fitness or WoF, is a general safety check to ensure that the vehicle you drive is safe to use on public roads. This is to ensure your safety, the safety of...

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Why Should You Service Your Vehicle ? A little love and care can go a long way.

Sometimes it's a love or hate relationship, sometimes it's just a form of getting you from A to B, "with a little luck there is no C" Having a reliable vehicle gives you the freedom to cruise the streets and...

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Bugger! Avoid a Holiday Breakdown

Tips for avoiding a Christmas breakdown Every year the Christmas holidays creep up on us and, I can tell you from 27 years’ experience, people often have to change holiday plans due to car issues! We regularly have a customer’s...

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Nitrogen Tyre Filling

You may have noticed in the past few years, many tyre shops will push to sell you nitrogen tyre fills rather than traditional compressed air. While some may advise somewhat true benefits, we get asked frequently what exactly are the...

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Car Park Risk

A trip to the car park often starts with a drive around a, full car park, trying to locate a spot. But have you ever returned to your car and found it’s not as you left it? In these cases,...

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NZ New Vehicle Servicing

Servicing a new vehicle under warranty in New Zealand? Can a vehicle be serviced by someone other than the manufacturer’s agent or dealer in New Zealand without voiding warranties? Can aftermarket Filters be used over genuine parts? The short answer...

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