Getting a flat tyre while driving is inconvenient and depending on where you are, potentially dangerous. Knowing how to change a flat tyre can save you time, money, and a whole lot of hassle. Here are some step-by-step instructions to get you back on the road again, as well as what to do if you don't have a spare tyre, and how to avoid tyre issues in the future.   ..read more

There’s not a lot out there that can get you as excited as the thought of buying a new bike. The fantasy of riding something shiny and new really gets the heart racing and the mind wandering. Sometimes, however, we let those feelings lead us astray and we do something really stupid, like buying a new motorcycle without going through the proper processes ..read more

New Zealand is easily one of the best countries in the world to be a motorcyclist.  Not only do you have the incredible scenery that created Middle Earth for The Lord of the Rings films at your back door, but we are also lucky to have a well-thought-out system in place to help develop motorcyclists in the form of the Learner Approved Motorcycle Scheme and easily accessible coaching in the form of Ride Forever coaching.  But before you twist the throttle and head out on that fantasy ride, you’ll need a bike to call your own, and this is one area where some new riders can come into ..read more

Extra ride height, spacious interiors and sporty-looking bodies are some of the reasons more and more Kiwis are turning to an SUV as their vehicle of choice. However, SUVs or ‘sports utility vehicles’ do have a reputation for being a bit thirsty on fuel, due to their larger body size, more powerful engine and AWD componentry ..read more

A mobile phone is a very handy communication device that most of us would never consider leaving home without it. That’s why it can be tempting to use while you are driving, even though it is one of the leading causes of driver distraction ..read more

Muddy shoes, spilled coffee, food crumbs… As your home away from home, your car is most likely subjected to all sorts of hazards on a daily basis. As one of our prized possessions, it’s important to look after it and that’s where interior floor mats come in ..read more

If you’ve not bought a car in a while, you may be amazed and slightly confused at how things have changed. With eco-friendly driving and low emissions a key focus, the rapid arrival of hybrid and electric cars onto New Zealand roads have made car buying considerably more complicated ..read more

Even though car insurance isn't mandatory in New Zealand, it is definitely one of those things you should have to protect yourself in case the unexpected happens. When you are involved in an accident, the costs to repair or replace vehicles or property damage and compensation for injuries, can add up quickly ..read more

Driving an automatic is easy. The whole driving experience is comfortable and convenient, when there’s no having to shift the gears up and down. However, automatic cars tend to be less fuel efficient than manuals. The slightly higher fuel consumption figure is due to the engine working a little harder, as they use a bit more gas to transmit power through an automatic transmission than a manual one.  Here are some tricks and tips on how to drive your automatic car to save fuel and money, while keeping your vehicle running smoothly ..read more

Kiwis love SUVs. That promise of adventure just around the corner makes them a huge crowd favourite and there’s no better way to cram everything you own and everyone you love into the one vehicle ..read more