Vehicles

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How Much Does It Cost to Charge an Electric Car?

Posted by February 13th 2024

Confronted with high prices at the pump, you may find yourself tuning into the growing buzz around electric cars. After all, how much could it cost to charge a battery? Against this backdrop, the electric car/electric …


Toyota: New Zealand's Favourite Used Car Dealership

Toyota: New Zealand’s Favourite Used Car Dealership

Posted by December 20th 2022

Kiwis love cars. In fact, we're not far from having a car for every person in the country, regardless of if they can actually drive or not! So while we may be famous for having …



New Zealand’s Best Car Servicing Provider Revealed

Posted by January 10th 2022

Sometimes servicing your car can seem like an expensive chore. If you're facing everyday bills and costs, changing the filters on your car's A/C won't be a priority. But regularly car servicing is key to …


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Mitsubishi: New Zealand’s Favourite Brand for New Cars

Posted by November 26th 2021

There’s nothing quite like a new car. Driving off a dealership forecourt in a new set of wheels, yet untarnished by scratch or dent, is a great feeling. And it's especially great for us Kiwis, …



Omega Rental Cars is NZ’s Best Car Hire Company

Posted by May 20th 2021

Due to the huge number of tourists that usually visit New Zealand, there's a lot of competition between hire car companies. In this year's Canstar Blue research, ten different hire car companies were reviewed, but …


Oil Changers – Still NZ’s Best Car Service

Posted by October 21st 2021

How much time do you spend with your car? There are currently over 4.3 million cars on our roads. And for most of us, cars are an integral part of the family. Indeed, if you …



Canstar Blue Celebrates its 10-Year Anniversary

Posted by December 4th 2020

Happy Birthday! Canstar Blue is celebrating its 10-year anniversary. To commemorate a decade of helping Kiwi consumers make informed choices, we're revisiting our awards and recognising some of the outstanding brands that have dominated our …


How to Save More Money With Your AA Fuel Card

Posted by November 19th 2020

We’re a nation of drivers in New Zealand so, naturally, we’re also a nation of fuel guzzlers. A recent survey conducted by AA Insurance found 64% of Kiwis get behind the wheel every day. If you …


New Zealand’s Favourite Service Station Revealed

Posted by June 10th 2020

Kiwis are a nation of drivers: according to the AA, 97% of adult New Zealanders have a driver licence, and we have one of the highest rates of light vehicle ownership in the world. Naturally, …


10+ Tips to Save Fuel While Driving

Posted by March 6th 2020

Kiwis love to drive and, according to the AA, around 3.4 million of us hold a driver's licence. A recent survey conducted by AA Insurance found only 23% of Kiwis use public transport on a …







Detail of a simulated car accident.

Car Safety: What does it actually mean?

Posted by January 10th 2019

When utilising a vehicle, oftentimes people focus on the purpose of the vehicle which is getting from Point A to Point B. Ultimately, the drive behind the purchase is to enhance your convenience for mobility. Of …