Author: Tony Allardyce
What do Kym Dot Com and the Queen have in common?
How to identify a wound back speedo
How to report unlicensed car traders
Maintenance neglected in tough times
We have noticed an increase in poorly maintained vehicles being offered to us for sale.
We’ve also seen more attempts to disguise problems or cover up known problems.
Flood damaged vehicles are also being offered for sale in increasing numbers.
So, be extra careful right now if you’re buying, especially privately. Get a mechanic to check it out or get a VTNZ or AA pre-purchase inspection. A couple of hundred dollars could save you thousands down the track.
If you can prove the seller has failed to disclose a known issue, you still have recourse on them through Small Claims.
One inspector, 183 fraudulent WOF’s
National revises clean car imported standards
Most popular passenger vehicles
The Toyota RAV4 remained New Zealand’s best-selling new passenger vehicle in June 2024 with 556 registrations.
It was followed by the Mitsubishi Outlander (255), Mitsubishi ASX (252), Suzuki Swift (202), Kia Seltos (189), Hyundai Kona (181), Hyundai Tucson (174), Toyota Highlander (153), Kia Sportage (136) and the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross (136).