Getting Started
Driving in New Zealand
New Zealand Cars
New Zealand Cars
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| UK Term |
NZ Term |
| pick up truck | ute |
| estate | station wagon, wagon |
| MPV | people mover, people carrier,van |
| 4X4 | 4X4 or SUV (sports utility vehicle) |
| saloon | sedan |
| convertible | convertible |
| coupe | coupe |
Petrol prices in New Zealand fluctuate with the exchange rate among other things. As of mid-March 2010 a litre of 91 octane fuel is around $1.81, and 95-grade high octane is around $1.86. Diesel is approximately $1.15 a litre. If you use diesel fuel you will need to pay Road User Charges of about $36 per 1000km, payable in advance. Most New Zealand supermarkets offer fuel discount vouchers of 4 to 10 cents per litre. For absolutely up-to-date petrol prices throughout New Zealand (they do vary a bit by region, especially in remote areas), see PriceWatch.
You will need to get a Warrant of Fitness every 12 months for a new car in New Zealand, and every 6 months for an older one. This generally costs around $25 - $50. The sticker is displayed in the top-right of your windscreen.
You will also need a Vehicle Licence Certificate, which costs around $250 for 12 months for a standard car, and includes an ACC levy. This is displayed in the bottom-left of your windscreen. Change of Ownership paperwork must be completed when you buy a car - the form is on the car's Certificate of Registration.
Insurance in New Zealand is well priced. Third party insurance is not compulsory, which makes it all the more important for you to have comprehensive insurance. When you are cancelling your car insurance in the UK, make sure you get a copy of your no claims certificate; this may help you to get favourable terms with a NZ insurer. To find out more about how to arrange comprehensive, low cost car insurance in New Zealand, please check our article on New Zealand Car Insurance.
Broadbase International will work with you every step of the way to help you make a confident start to your new life in New Zealand. Please contact us if you have any questions about the financial side of life in New Zealand, and don't forget to order your free copy of our comprehensive New Zealand Guide.
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