How to check your tyres in five minutes
Tread depth, pressure and damage: a quick routine that keeps you safer and saves money.
Car advice
Advice for every driver.
Practical tips on keeping your vehicle safe, healthy and looking good.
19 October 2026 · 3 min read
19 October 2026 · 3 min read
Workshop or mobile service: which should you choose?
When it makes sense to have a professional come to you, and when a workshop is the better option.
19 October 2026 · 5 min read
WOF in New Zealand: how often, what's checked and how to pass first time
When your Warrant of Fitness is due, what the inspector looks at, and the five-minute checks that avoid a fail.
19 October 2026 · 4 min read
How often should you service your car?
Kilometres, months and the logbook: how to know when your car is due — and the difference between a basic and a full service.
19 October 2026 · 3 min read
Brake pads: 5 signs they need replacing
Squeals, grinding and a longer pedal — what your brakes are telling you, and why waiting costs more.
19 October 2026 · 3 min read
Car battery: how long it lasts and the signs it's dying
Most batteries last a few years. Here's how to spot a weak one before it leaves you stranded.
19 October 2026 · 4 min read
Hybrid and EV servicing: what's different?
Fewer oil changes, longer-lasting brakes — but tyres, cooling and the 12-volt battery still matter.
19 October 2026 · 4 min read
Is ceramic coating worth it?
What a ceramic coating does, what it doesn't, and how to know if it's right for your car.