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5 December 2025

Easy Car Maintenance Jobs You Can Do Yourself 🔧

You don’t need to be a mechanic to take great care of your car. In fact, there are plenty of simple maintenance checks you can do at home that help keep your vehicle running smoothly, extend its lifespan, and even save you money on unnecessary visits to the workshop. Here are some quick and easy jobs you can do yourself
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5 December 2025
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Easy Car Maintenance Jobs You Can Do Yourself 🔧

You don’t need to be a mechanic to take great care of your car. In fact, there are plenty of simple maintenance checks you can do at home...
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21 November 2025
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Top Cars For Dogs – Features To Look For If You Travel With Dogs 🐶

Travelling with your dog should be fun and stress-free – not a constant worry about space, mess or safety. Whether it’s a routine vet visit, a weekend escape...
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7 November 2025
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How to Check and Top Up Your Car’s Engine Oil

Checking your car’s engine oil is one of the easiest ways to keep your vehicle running smoothly – and it only takes a few minutes.Whether you’re getting ready...
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24 October 2025
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How to Detect Odometer Fraud in NZ

When you’re shopping for a used car, one of the biggest risks is getting misled about how far it’s actually been driven. Odometer fraud – also known as...
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17 October 2025
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How Long Can You Drive With the Fuel Light On? ⛽

It’s a question every driver has asked at some point: “How far can I go once the fuel light comes on?” The short answer is: it depends. The...
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10 October 2025
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NZ’s Most Stolen Cars – What You Need to Know

Car theft is on the rise – and some models get targeted far more than others. Knowing where your car sits on the list can help you decide...
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3 October 2025
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What Are The Differences Between Window Tints? 🪟

What is the legal window tint limit in NZ? Thinking about tinting your car windows? Before you go darker, it’s worth knowing what’s actually legal in New Zealand....
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23 September 2025
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How to Check Your Tow Bar Capacity

Planning to tow a trailer, caravan, horse float, or boat? One of the first things you need to know is your tow bar capacity. It’s not just about...
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25 July 2025
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❄️ The Smartest Ways to De-Ice Your Windscreen Quickly

A frosty windscreen can really throw off your morning. But with a little prep and a few simple tricks, you can clear it up quickly and safely. No...
21 November 2025
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Top Cars For Dogs – Features To Look For If You Travel With Dogs 🐶

Travelling with your dog should be fun and stress-free – not a constant worry about space, mess or safety. Whether it’s a routine vet visit, a weekend escape or just everyday journeys, having a car that works for your dog makes a huge difference. Here are the key features to look for when you’re shopping for a “dog-friendly” ride. 1.
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7 November 2025
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How to Check and Top Up Your Car’s Engine Oil

Checking your car’s engine oil is one of the easiest ways to keep your vehicle running smoothly – and it only takes a few minutes.Whether you’re getting ready for a road trip or just doing a quick weekend check, here’s how to check your engine oil level and top it up correctly. 1. Why Engine Oil Matters Engine oil keeps
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24 October 2025
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How to Detect Odometer Fraud in NZ

When you’re shopping for a used car, one of the biggest risks is getting misled about how far it’s actually been driven. Odometer fraud – also known as clocking or winding back – happens when a seller illegally reduces the mileage on a car to make it seem newer, more valuable, or better maintained than it really is. While most
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17 October 2025
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How Long Can You Drive With the Fuel Light On? ⛽

It’s a question every driver has asked at some point: “How far can I go once the fuel light comes on?” The short answer is: it depends. The distance you can cover after the warning light appears varies from car to car, and also depends on how you drive. Here’s what you need to know before you decide to push
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