Driving in the rain presents different challenges to driving in the dry. You’ll need to follow a different approach when it’s drizzling compared to when it’s raining heavily. Strong winds can play a big factor too. Some drivers hate driving in rain and a few others actually enjoy it the most. The difference comes down to understanding what your car can do and what rules you must follow. Once you understand the fundamentals, it makes driving in the rain a lot more fun and safe. Follow along where we explain the basics: What should you check before starting your journey in the rain? Make sure th ..read more

Driving on open, sealed roads and off-roading are complete opposites and both require totally different driving techniques. Off-roading can pose a lot of different obstacles that you might never face on your daily drive to work. Let’s dig into the tips and tricks that might help you on your next 4×4 adventure. How should you prepare yourself for off-road driving? It is mandatory to have relevant safety equipment as you never know what you might experience during an off-road adventure. These include tow ropes, a winch, a shovel and first aid kit. If you have had previous experiences with dune b ..read more

Driving on the motorway might feel overwhelming when you are about to do it for the first time. But motorways are one of the safest roads to travel. You may have probably taken motorway driving lessons when you took your license. But let’s have a look at some of the tips that may help keep you calm and comfortable on your next motorway drive. How to join or leave the motorway? You should adapt your vehicle’s speed from the on-ramp (sometimes called slip roads) to the motorway. Slip roads are the ones that lead to the motorway and drivers usually should ramp up their speed smoothly to match the ..read more

Woohoo! You’re off to the beach! NZ has some great beaches that car’s are permitted to drive on. From Muriwai in Auckland to 90 Mile Beach in Northland, there’s plenty of options for beach driving. Let’s take a look at some of the decisions and challenges that drivers face when driving on the beach. What Car should I drive on the beach? But before you get too excited, you’ll need to have the right car to drive on the sand. As an example the great Hilux, Surf or the luxurious Land Cruiser, Toyota has a few vehicles that tick the box driving on the beach. Some 4WD (four wheel drive) vehicles suc ..read more

Driving through a Ford or water crossing requires caution and the ability to adapt to the changing conditions. Land rovers such as Discovery and Defender or Ford Ranger are some of the best 4X4’s when it comes to traveling through a ford or water crossings. Most of these 4X4’s have air intakes placed above the hood of the car and have higher ground clearances. It makes them attractive for driving through water crossings. We go through some of the common techniques used to drive through a Ford safely. How should you prepare your car before driving through a Ford? Firstly, it’s important to have ..read more

Driving on Gravel roads presents its own challenges. While the WRC drivers make it look fun and easy, the difficulty to get necessary traction can catch even the most confident road drivers out. As a result, understeer and oversteer can sometimes send  your vehicle in an unintended direction. If you are driving on gravel roads for the first time, read the tips mentioned below which can help you effectively overcome the challenges of driving on gravel roads.  What should I do before starting a gravel road trip? Make sure to carry all necessary equipment including runflat tyres, or ens ..read more

A buyer turns up to buy your car, they start haggling, you freeze, panic and sell it for $17. Well maybe not, but still, negotiations can be stressful if you don’t like confrontation. We’ll tee you up with some handy tips and tricks to help you negotiate with buyers and make sure you get the best price for your car. How Do I Make Sure to Get Top Dollar for my Car? Know your bottom dollar before you list your car. Know what you want from your car and know what’s realistic. Use this as an anchor, don’t sway from it unless you’ve thought it over over a number of days. This stops you making a ras ..read more

Imagine you’re selling your car, you have a buyer for your car, they’re going to pay you the money. Then they don’t, even worse is if they drive off with your car and you still don’t get paid. That is not ideal. We’re here to help you avoid scams and make sure that if you put in the mahi when selling your car, that you get the treats, the whole treats and nothing but the treats. How Do You Get Scammed Selling a Car? There’s a lot of ways to get scammed. They don’t pay, they waste your time, they trade a car that isn’t worth the alleged value of the trade etc etc. Basically you can get scammed ..read more

Selling a car can be full of twists and turns, lots of hassle or a seamless process. If you’re considering selling your car you’ve probably heard of a ‘trade in’. This is where you trade your car with a dealer. They deduct the price of your car from the purchase of your next car and that is why it’s a ‘trade in’. You’re trading your old car for a new one. How Do You Trade a Car in? It’s super simple and its exceptionally rare that you can’t. Maybe if you’re trading in a Aventador for a Camry they might ask a few questions, we’d probably ask some too. Generally the practice is that you take you ..read more

If you’ve decided to sell your car privately, you’ll need a great listing to help you get top dollar. The first impressions are made by the photos and the car is sold or ignored based on the description. Your photos and description are your biggest assets. We’ll help guide you through what you want to put on your listing, to make sure you get the eyeball attention that will sell your car like a pro! How to Take Great Photos of your Car You’ve got 2 options. 1. Pay a professional to take the photos for you. Your only job in that case is to have the car exterior and interior sparkling clean. 2 ..read more