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Explained: On-road costs

20 July 2021

We explain what on-road costs are and let you know (roughly) how much you should be paying for them.

What’s more important when buying a used car – mileage or age?

06 July 2021

We explain how its all about finding the right balance between mileage and age when buying a used car.

Why Pre Purchase Inspections are so important

01 July 2021

Before buying a car, you should always get it look at by a professional. Here's why Pre-Purchase Inspections are so important.

A guide to petrol in New Zealand

08 June 2021

When the majority of motorists visit a gas station, they’ll pick up the 91 octane and start filling up their car. But do you ever think about where our fuel comes from, how it works and what the differences are? Here is a guide to petrol in New Zealand

Five things to check before your WoF

02 June 2021

Here are five essential things to check before your next Warrant of Fitness...

Five ways to remove unwanted smells from your car

26 May 2021

We share some helpful tips to help remove nasty odours from your vehicle

A guide to registering and licensing your car

30 April 2021

The AA Motoring team has experienced a greater number of enquiries lately from AA Members who are no longer able to re-licence their vehicle due to lapsed licensing and cancelled plates. Here are some tips to help...

Cambelts versus chains

19 April 2021

Cambelts were adopted to reduce the noise of engines, but now manufacturers are reverting back to the chain system, working on improvements to help eliminate many of the drawbacks of the older systems.

How to deal with a car crash

07 April 2021

We share five tips on what to do if you're in a crash on the road

Is this the end of annoying punctures?

23 March 2021

Here's some tyre tech which could make changing your tyre at the side of the road a thing of the past...

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Explained: On-road costs

What’s more important when buying a used car – mileage or age?

Why Pre Purchase Inspections are so important

A guide to petrol in New Zealand

Five things to check before your WoF

Five ways to remove unwanted smells from your car

A guide to registering and licensing your car

Cambelts versus chains

How to deal with a car crash

Is this the end of annoying punctures?

New car reviews

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Motoring blog

Our blog features motoring news, tips and expert advice brought to you by the AA Motoring team.

Explained: On-road costs

What’s more important when buying a used car – mileage or age?

Why Pre Purchase Inspections are so important

A guide to petrol in New Zealand

Five things to check before your WoF

Five ways to remove unwanted smells from your car

A guide to registering and licensing your car

Cambelts versus chains

How to deal with a car crash

Is this the end of annoying punctures?

New car reviews

Become an AA Member

Member services

Business Membership

AA Directions Magazine

Car maintenance

Buying & selling

Ownership & registration

Reviews & articles

AA Driving School

Driver licensing

ID services

Instructor training

General Insurance

Personal Insurance

Finance

Disclosure statements

Emergency trades

Home repairs & maintenance

Home Inspection

AA Traveller

Maps

Identity verification services

In the community

Newsroom