Discover our car articlesTips on protecting the things that matter the most to you.Car How to save money on your insurance You’ve found insurance cover, and now you want to make sure you’re getting the best deal. Here are things to consider that could save you money. What to do in a car accident Unfortunately, car accidents happen and getting into one can be terrifying. Here are some helpful tips on what you can do if you’re in an accident. Choosing an electric vs hybrid car Trying to decide whether to buy an electric or hybrid car? We’ve put together a handy guide to help you choose which one is right for you. Choosing the right roadside rescue In the case of a breakdown or lockout, roadside assistance can be really handy. Find out what you should look for in a roadside assistance provider. What should you do after a natural flood? Take steps to minimise damage and disruption following a flood with our handy guide to help get you back on track. Self-driving cars Are you ready for a world of self-driving cars? Here’s everything you need to know on the latest tech that’s coming to New Zealand. Ways to save on petrol Petrol prices seem to go up and up. We have some tips to help your fill go further, so you can spend less at the pump. Your quick guide to inflation and insurance in NZ How does inflation affect your house and contents insurance? Take a look at what it means for you and your policies. Where's the best place to safely park your car? We’ve put together some parking do’s and don’ts to help keep you, your car, and other road users safe. How to prevent car theft Car theft is a common crime in New Zealand, so here are a few tips to help reduce the risk. How fuel efficient is your car A fuel efficient car can save you thousands and it’s better for the environment too. How to plan for a long car journey Here are a few useful tips to help make sure your journey is as enjoyable as it should be. Warrant of Fitness checklist Whether you are buying your first used car or gearing up for your first Warrant of Fitness (WoF), here’s what you need to know. Buying a new car vs a used car When you’re buying a car, one of the decisions you’ll make is whether to buy new or used. Here are some things you should consider. What are the risks of push-starting your car? We’ve all been there, stranded with a dead battery and no jumper leads. Find out why push starting your car could be more trouble than it’s worth. Confessions of a car thief Find out what makes your car a target and what you can do to help prevent a future break in. Reduce the risk of your engine overheating There are many reasons why an engine overheats. Here are some ways you can reduce your chances of this happening to you. Why not-to-use your phone while driving Driving while using your phone is not only illegal, but highly dangerous as well. Here are a few reasons as to why this is the case. How often should your car be serviced? How often should your car be serviced, and what do you need to look for? How to repair a windscreen Windscreens are one of the most common car insurance claims. Watch our video on how the experts install a new one. What are the dangers of using old tyres? Did you know that tyres have an expiry date regardless of the amount of use? Find out what problems can occur and what to look out for. Seatbelt and car seat safety for kids Wearing seatbelts and having child seats available for younger travellers is essential for the safety of everyone in your car. Find out the rules here. Comprehensive or third party car insurance? If you’ve just started driving, car insurance can be little overwhelming. Here’s a simple guide to help you understand which cover is right for you. Car insurance: market value vs agreed value Once you’ve decided what insurance cover suits you, you’ll also need to choose if you want to insure your car for the agreed or market value. Your insurance renewal checklist Is your insurance policy coming up for renewal? Here’s some information on the process. Discover all
How to save money on your insurance You’ve found insurance cover, and now you want to make sure you’re getting the best deal. Here are things to consider that could save you money.
What to do in a car accident Unfortunately, car accidents happen and getting into one can be terrifying. Here are some helpful tips on what you can do if you’re in an accident.
Choosing an electric vs hybrid car Trying to decide whether to buy an electric or hybrid car? We’ve put together a handy guide to help you choose which one is right for you.
Choosing the right roadside rescue In the case of a breakdown or lockout, roadside assistance can be really handy. Find out what you should look for in a roadside assistance provider.
What should you do after a natural flood? Take steps to minimise damage and disruption following a flood with our handy guide to help get you back on track.
Self-driving cars Are you ready for a world of self-driving cars? Here’s everything you need to know on the latest tech that’s coming to New Zealand.
Ways to save on petrol Petrol prices seem to go up and up. We have some tips to help your fill go further, so you can spend less at the pump.
Your quick guide to inflation and insurance in NZ How does inflation affect your house and contents insurance? Take a look at what it means for you and your policies.
Where's the best place to safely park your car? We’ve put together some parking do’s and don’ts to help keep you, your car, and other road users safe.
How to prevent car theft Car theft is a common crime in New Zealand, so here are a few tips to help reduce the risk.
How fuel efficient is your car A fuel efficient car can save you thousands and it’s better for the environment too.
How to plan for a long car journey Here are a few useful tips to help make sure your journey is as enjoyable as it should be.
Warrant of Fitness checklist Whether you are buying your first used car or gearing up for your first Warrant of Fitness (WoF), here’s what you need to know.
Buying a new car vs a used car When you’re buying a car, one of the decisions you’ll make is whether to buy new or used. Here are some things you should consider.
What are the risks of push-starting your car? We’ve all been there, stranded with a dead battery and no jumper leads. Find out why push starting your car could be more trouble than it’s worth.
Confessions of a car thief Find out what makes your car a target and what you can do to help prevent a future break in.
Reduce the risk of your engine overheating There are many reasons why an engine overheats. Here are some ways you can reduce your chances of this happening to you.
Why not-to-use your phone while driving Driving while using your phone is not only illegal, but highly dangerous as well. Here are a few reasons as to why this is the case.
How often should your car be serviced? How often should your car be serviced, and what do you need to look for?
How to repair a windscreen Windscreens are one of the most common car insurance claims. Watch our video on how the experts install a new one.
What are the dangers of using old tyres? Did you know that tyres have an expiry date regardless of the amount of use? Find out what problems can occur and what to look out for.
Seatbelt and car seat safety for kids Wearing seatbelts and having child seats available for younger travellers is essential for the safety of everyone in your car. Find out the rules here.
Comprehensive or third party car insurance? If you’ve just started driving, car insurance can be little overwhelming. Here’s a simple guide to help you understand which cover is right for you.
Car insurance: market value vs agreed value Once you’ve decided what insurance cover suits you, you’ll also need to choose if you want to insure your car for the agreed or market value.
Your insurance renewal checklist Is your insurance policy coming up for renewal? Here’s some information on the process.