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HELPING THE NEW ZEALAND MOTORIST

This section is all about how to help Kiwi motorists by providing helpful information, such as vehicle maintenance and safety tips, keeping you and your vehicle rolling.

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July 2025

Winter Driving Tips

Winter is a time of extremes when it comes to New Zealand weather. It’s a time when problems or weaknesses in your vehicle can flare up but good vehicle preparation, knowledge and safe driving will help make sure you get to your destination.

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April 2025

Child Safety Tips

Ensuring the safety of our youngest passengers is of paramount importance when it comes to travelling in vehicles.

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July 2025

Top Tips For Driving With Pets

Here at MTA, we know how much the New Zealand motoring public love their pets and how often they travel with them. With this in mind, we spoke to the SPCA to find out their top tips for travelling with our furry friends.

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July 2025

Mountain Driving

Driving on mountain roads can be challenging, especially in adverse weather conditions so it always pays to take extra care. Here are our top tips to help keep you safe as you take to the slopes this winter.

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April 2025

What To Do In An Accident

No one ever expects to be in a car accident, but there is always a chance that it could happen to you.

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April 2025

Booking A Pre-Purchase Inspection

Buying a used car? Don’t get caught short!

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July 2025

Dashboard Warning Lights Guide

As a driver, dashboard warning lights are something you need to pay attention to every time you get behind the wheel.

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April 2025

Keep Your Car Performing

There are a number of things that you can do to maximise your driving time and to help keep your car performing properly and running cleanly.

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July 2025

Tyre Checklist

Are your tyres roadworthy? Look for these items when you examine your tyres between WoFs.

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March 2025

10 Simple Steps to Help Lower Your Fuel Costs

Want to lower your fuel costs?

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July 2025

Which Petrol to Use?

Motorists often ask, "even though the manufacturer says use 91 octane petrol, what’s the benefit from using 95 or 98 octane instead?"

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July 2025

Car Battery Care and Life Expectancy

Discovering you have a dead battery upon turning the key in the ignition is one of the most inconvenient, yet common, occurrences for motorists.

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January 2025

EV Myth-Busting

Some say they’re the future, some think they’re a hoax. We're here to debunk some of the myths about EVs by sharing the facts.

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March 2025

What you need to know about a Warrant of Fitness (WoF)

A Warrant of Fitness (WoF) is a regular check to ensure that your vehicle meets the required safety standards.

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March 2025

Basic Maintenance Tips

NZTA provide great information when it comes to your vehicle, so we've replicated their basic safety checks - you can do once a month and before your next roadie.