Vehicle buying advice

Buying your first car, adding to the family fleet or replacing your current one? There are lots of things to consider.

If you’re in the market for a car, make sure it’ll fulfil your needs and wants or it may not be a good long-term match.

Avoid potential pitfalls by knowing as much as you can about a car's status and history before you buy.

Our car reviews and advice section has lots of new and used car reviews to make your car buying journey easier.

Once you’ve got a good idea of what you’d like to buy, you can start searching for the perfect car.

Whether you’re purchasing a car outright or using a loan, the car you choose will largely be dictated by your budget.

We’ll help you understand the benefits of buying from a dealer.

Deciding whether to buy a new or used car is hard. We'll walk you through the pros and cons of each option.

If you’re wondering what’s contained within the CIN and why it’s so important, read on for our top tips.

Here’s what you need to know to maximise the effectiveness of this stage of your car buying process.

It’s smart to get any car you’re interested in mechanically checked before making a deal.

One in three cars checked will have an issue – by viewing the full report you can be confident in the car you buy.

These ratings tell you how well the vehicle protects passengers and other motorists in the event of an accident.

There are lots of vehicles in New Zealand – just because a car is in a different city, doesn’t mean you can’t buy it.

Familiarise yourself with any words or terms you're unsure of and gain a better understanding of the car-buying journey.

Looking for a comprehensive list of car dealers in your area? Then look no further than the Trade Me dealer directory.

Let's take a look at the 5 most important things that you need to focus on when choosing what car to buy.

Finding the right car can feel daunting and complicated, but it doesn’t have to be if you use our 10 steps for success.

Buying a car can be a hazardous minefield. Here's the top five worst car buying mistakes...and how to avoid them.

Buying a car privately is great for getting a bargain, but comes with less protection. Here’s how to avoid being misled.

You’ve found a car and want to get behind the wheel and check it out. Here’s our top tips for a successful test drive.

Why get a pre-purchase inspection on a car you're considering buying and can you trust the results? Here’s our top tips.

When choosing a car you need something safe. Safety ratings empower buyers to get the safest car possible. Here’s how.

Car owners must disclose whether there’s any security interest hanging over the car.

When you’re in the market for a car, it helps to focus your search around budget and current market value.

A car sale receipt is a great way to protect you both should any problems arise and will also give you some security.

The key to buying privately is to do your research – make sure you’re getting a good car at a fair price.