How do Buy Back Campervan Guarantees Work?

Buy back companies can be a good way of buying a campervan in New Zealand. They basically work by guaranteeing you to buy back the vehicle that you have bought at an agreed percentage of the value of the car or campervan. The percentage of buy back is usually dependent on the type of vehicle and . . . → Read More: How do Buy Back Campervan Guarantees Work?

Whats Better A Camper Van Or Station Wagon ?

When buying a car or campervan, it is important to keep a few things in mind to choose the right one for you. For example.

Q. How long will you be staying in New Zealand?

A. If you have a year visa, and you need a vehicle forĀ  that amount of time, one of the main things you . . . → Read More: Whats Better A Camper Van Or Station Wagon ?

How Does A Warrant Of Fitness Work In New Zealand?

The warrant of fitness is a safety check of vehicles every 6 months. Almost every garage in New Zealand has licensed warrant of fitness inspector that does this check. The common questions are:

Q. Do I have to apply or fill out forms before goes for examination?

A. It is not required from you to apply for WOF . . . → Read More: How Does A Warrant Of Fitness Work In New Zealand?

Cost of Petrol and Diesel in New Zealand

Like most countries in the world New Zealand fuel prices vary quite regularly. You will also notice small regional variations in fuel prices, generally the further away you get from the main cities the more expensive the fuel gets. Here is a table giving you approximate fuel prices for Auckland, New zealand in July 2010.

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Getting Insurance For Your Backpacker Car

In New Zealand, like most countries vehicle theft is a problem. So it is wise to get an insurance policy that covers you against theft. Recently the most popular vehicles to be stolen are Toyota Hiace and Subaru Legacy station wagons. Although insurance is not mandatory. The insurance policies are very cheap so definitely worth taking . . . → Read More: Getting Insurance For Your Backpacker Car

Petrol vs Diesel, which is best in New Zealand, what do i need to consider when i am buying a campervan

With the huge fluctuations in fuel prices recently, one of the big questions, when buying a car, is whether to opt for petrol or diesel.

So which is best?

There’s no easy right or wrong answer. This decision can’t be based solely on which fuel is cheaper at the pump as there are many factors to consider:

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Buying a Camper Van or Car Vs Renting

There are a number of factors to take into account when you are considering this topic. Factors like the length of your stay, the time of year that you will be selling, the type of camper van all become important.

Generally if you will be staying over four to six weeks it will be financially more economical . . . → Read More: Buying a Camper Van or Car Vs Renting