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 for  that amount of time, one of the main things you . . . → Read More: Whats Better A Camper Van Or Station Wagon ?

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

Maintaining Your Car Or Campervan

Once your car or campervan has been mechanically checked, and you are confident that the engine is in good working order, it is wise to have the vehicle serviced if it hasn’t been already. This should be done every 10-15,000 km. In between these periods you should check the tyre pressures, oil, and water levels, and . . . → Read More: Maintaining Your Car Or Campervan