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How NOT to get your car stolen

If you've ever suffered the misfortune of having your car stolen or broken into, you'll be all too aware that car theft is a big problem in New Zealand. 

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The slow death of the car alarm

They have become the electronic dawn chorus in our towns and cities, but is it time to kill the car alarm?

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Hazards around your feet

Over the last few years there have been a few reports of cars getting away on their drivers, also known as ‘unintended acceleration’. 

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8 handy car care items to keep in the garage

When it comes to basic car care or simple tasks around the house, there are some essentials everyone should have to prevent a call to the neighbour.

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Improving the effectiveness of your lights

According to NZTA, issues with vehicle lighting contribute to around seven deaths and 88 injuries on our roads each year. 

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Five bad driving habits that can kill your car

Poor driving habits can damage your car causing increased fuel consumption, accelerating maintenance requirements and, in some cases, resulting in total destruction.

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Are your brakes slowing you down?

Spring has sprung so if you’re in that spring cleaning mood, how about taking a quick look over your vehicles brakes? With summer just two short months away now is the perfect time to ensure they’re in tip-top condition.

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Why are we scared of cambelts?

The cambelt - something that’s seen as expensive to replace, even more expensive if you don’t. And the longer you keep the vehicle, the greater the chance that you have to do it twice.

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Prepping your vehicle for long term storage

There are a number of times when people need to store a vehicle for an extended period of time. Perhaps it’s a summer cruiser, or maybe you’re leaving the country for work or that much needed holiday.

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Five ways to extend the life of your car

Buying a car can be like entering into a new relationship. You pick up the keys and drive the car home blissfully happy in each other’s company. You motor through years of driving until slowly cracks begin to appear. 

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