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Get your Car Ready for a Summer Road Trip
While few of us are flying anyway these summer holidays, many cars will be on the road. So, we encourage you to add your vehicle to your to-do list to prevent breakdowns, fines and most of all - headaches.
Build your own Hyundai at Home with your Kids!
Wondering what to do with the kids during the school holidays? Hyundai might have the perfect answer! They’ve developed a build-it-yourself push go-cart with free plans for any parent wishing to tackle this project with their child/children (Dads- you have to share). Hyundai got the idea in the early days of Covid19 when families all over the world were spending more time together at home. They saw it as an opportunity for kids to continue learning and for families to connect.
Stink Bug High Season is Here!
At times, unwanted travellers come in on imported vehicles and vehicle parts. The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) are currently working a list of requirements to prevent the brown marmorated stink bug from entering New Zealand shores. Vehicles parts and machinery are considered ‘risk goods’, especially when coming in from high-risk countries (landing in New Zealand and Australia) between 1 September 2020 until 30 April 2021.
Australian Tourist Hotspots (which aren’t ‘Sydney or Melbourne)
Remember that Australian tourism tv advert a few years back – “So, where the bloody hell are ya”? Well, where everyone is, is at home thanks to a worldwide pandemic. Australia, like most other countries, is forgetting about overseas travel and looking to rediscover what wonderful attractions can be found at home. Here are some hotspots which aren’t Sydney or Melbourne and will welcome you with open arms to help generate a stable economy.
New Zealand School Holidays Adventures
With school holidays about to start, we've collated a list of ideas that doesn't involve skiing but can help boost local business and give you some options if you’re planning to get away.
Covid-19 Alert Level 2 Update
Well, hasn’t it been a very weird time? The world ‘closed for business’ for a while (with many still closed), and businesses that could operate, had to do so remotely. What did this mean for vehicle shipping on a global scale and where are we now?
Importing a vehicle to New Zealand – privately or via shipping company?
New Zealanders have that DIY attitude running through their veins. That’s a given. But if you are looking to import a car and don’t have all the correct documentation or unsure of the total costs, it can turn into an expensive exercise.
New Zealand’s Possible Stink Bug Invasion
Europe is experiencing a stink bag epidemic. Italy has been hit especially hard with some growers losing close to 100% of their crops. Its estimated stink bugs have caused 350 million (Euros) in damage so far. Farmer and growers have named it the ‘super pest’ because of the scale of damage. Though there are no reported cases of the stink bug in New Zealand it is a very real threat.
How to keep kids and pets happy in the car on long trips
Allow both dogs and children stretch their legs every couple of hours – every hour if they are prone to feeling unwell. Perhaps some fish and chips at a park and by a beach. Even just some outside time and a trip to the toilet, while you’re filling the car up with petrol, will revive them a little.
Top Tips for Summer Holiday Driving
We know you want to get away. Problem is, everyone else does too so here are our top tips for a more enjoyable journey when it’s hot, congested and roads are busier than usual. Remember, there will be drivers travelling on unfamiliar roads. You might be one of them.
What is marine insurance, and do I need it?
Like other insurances, marine insurance prepares you for life’s unexpected scenarios. Though your vehicle is not sailing the seas on the Titanic, the likelihood of the ship sinking or running into enormous icebergs is highly unlikely, but marine insurance covers much more than extreme situations.
Car Auction Tips for first time Bidders
Never been to a car auction before? You’ll find them in most major cities with large auction houses typically running like a well-oiled machine. It’s a good idea to pop along and see how a car auction runs before bidding so you have an idea of what is involved, how much time you will need to allow for and great chance to ask the staff any questions. Here are some other tips to ensure it’s a positive experience…