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Cars

Buying a car is a major decision. Our independent testing, consumer advice, and investigations help New Zealand buyers find reliable vehicles that suit their needs and budget, while understanding their consumer rights throughout the purchasing process.

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Electric and hybrid car reviews

Compare hybrid and electric car reviews. Our database includes 50 current and 81 discontinued models.
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The best cars in New Zealand

Compare car reliability and satisfaction ratings for 53 car models from 17 brands, based on information supplied on 5,791 vehicles in our survey.
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Car insurance

Learn everything you need to know about car insurance to protect you, your car, and your wallet from accidental damage or theft.
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Dashcam reviews

Find the best dashcam for your car with our buying guide and test results for 12 new and 15 discontinued models.

How to buy a car

Our tips and tricks to buying a new or used car.

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Buying a safe car

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Should you buy a used or nearly new car?

How to buy a car

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Should you buy a new car?

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Top tips for buying a used car

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Car buying guide

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What to know before buying a secondhand EV

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Electric and hybrid car buying guide

Car rights

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Your rights if your car has been flood-damaged

We tell you your rights if your car was damaged by the flood.
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What are my rights after buying a faulty car?

Here’s our guide to your rights if a car deal goes wrong.
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Towaway rights

What are your rights if your car is towed?
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Wheel clamping

What are your rights if your car gets clamped?

Latest cars news & articles

Recent vehicle recalls, safety investigations, and consumer stories about cars in New Zealand.

All your questions about petrol prices, answered

How high will petrol prices get? When might they start going down? How will they impact you? Answers to all the questions you might have about the ongoing fuel crisis.
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The least reliable cars in New Zealand and most reliable models to consider

Discover New Zealand’s least and most reliable cars.
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No u-turn to petrol for New Zealand EV owners

New research from Consumer NZ shows an overwhelming 96% of electric vehicle (EV) owners would buy another EV, confirming strong satisfaction among current owners.
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5 tricks to use less petrol when you're driving

With the current price of petrol and diesel at painful levels, our experts have compiled tips to help keep you on the roads for a bit longer between fills.

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