CruizyGuides
Plain-English help for buying and selling a car in Aotearoa.
How to buy a used car safely in New Zealand
The checks that protect you before you hand over any money.
Private sale or dealer: what are your rights?
Consumer law protects you differently depending on who sells the car.
Checking a car's history: PPSR, stolen status and odometer
What each check tells you, what it doesn't, and where the data comes from.
Changing ownership with NZTA
Both buyer and seller must notify NZTA. It's free online and takes a few minutes.
Buying a used hybrid or EV
Battery health, charging and running costs: what to ask before you buy.
Buying a car with a loan: what you'll need
The checklist lenders work through before they pay out, and how to avoid the common traps.