The best way is to buy a car or backpackers camper van is from fellow travelers or at the very least from genuine people who only have one car for sale, try and avoid the unlicenced dealers these vehicles can have legal issues and are generally not well looked after.
Always check the car legally before you buy it, unfortunately when you buy a backpackers car or campervan in New Zealand, some of the legal history of the car can transfer to the new owners of the car. Problems like debts to banks, police interest and fines for some traffic offenses can passed on to the new owners and essentially ended up in the loss of money and the vehicle. So check the legal history first.
The best way to buy a backpackers car or camper van in New Zealand is by having an mechanical inspection of the car before you buy. Try to get a good, thorough vehicle inspection should take around an hour and a half, and always ask for a written report of their findings.
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