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EVs to buffer national power supply peaks This article should address the concerns of those who don't believe our electricity supply network can support the introduction of EVs as they become the dominant vehicle type. |
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AA Car of the Year Awards - what is your pick? http://www.stuff.co.nz/motoring/news/97724675/2017-aa-car-of-the-year-finalists-unveiled |
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Importing a vehicle from UK Any tips or advice will be appriciated. |
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Try Car Make Badges Quiz. https://www.sporcle.com/games/g/carlogos There's a time limit. I got 90 of 92 correct within the time limit. Have a go guys. |
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Recommended action If suddenly you were faced with an oncoming car on your side of the road, what is the recommended reaction? Swerve to the left or right? |
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HID/Xenon bad bulb or ballast? Hi All, I got a problem with one of my headlights. Its factory HID/Xenon. It turns on fine but after a while it will flicker a few times then shut off. Its a pain in the bum to remove the headlamp to access the bulb/ballast so would like to kn |
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Automotive cables I was doing something under the dash of my Nissan Avenir W11 the other day, and noticed that the cable that releases the parking brake has a couple of broken strands on the lower end (foot operated parking brake, release by cable from the dash). Pri |
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Toyota dealership . right i checked a car a few months ago found 4% or higher content of water in brake fluid coolant mesured like 17° minus and i know as my own toyota who i gifted to a young bloke reads -42 ° and every other 50/50 mix will read 37 or more minus a... |
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Altenzo sport tyres = Any good Just priced tyres for my X5 retired now so its just around town these days no Big Ks anymore Pirelli 285/35/21 front 325/30/21 rear $ 7200 Dunlop same sizes $ 3500 Altenzo ''' ''''' $1680 Anyone used the Altenzo lets have yo |
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People Movers Seeing those 2 MPV s from the taupo crash makes you wonder how they get 5 star saftey ratings . All forward control 'vans are death traps in a head on , guess its all the acronyms they have that give them the rating . Remember when they were just called v... |
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145 years of the Manawatū Gorge road Great article on "stuff" https://www.stuff.co.nz/motoring/97540869/looking-back-at-145-y |
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People Movers Seeing those 2 MPV s from the taupo crash makes you wonder how they get 5 star saftey ratings . All forward control 'vans are death traps in a head on , guess its all the acronyms they have that give them the rating . Remember when they were just called v... |
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VTNZ and AA Vehicle Reports I am looking at buying an imported vehicle costing around $13,000. It has had a VTNZ appraisal, which we have requested, but is it wise to also have an AA report done? I have seen another thread on this subject recommending using a mechanic but don't know... |
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Can you track down some one by their number plate? Got a tenant thats done a runner but I have their number plate. Anyway to use that to track them down? |
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Changes to WOF Checklist Has the list of items to inspect on a WOF changed? https://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/full/659325791.jpg Because it sure |
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Advice please ,looking at Saab 93 2.0 Turbo 2003 -Airbag light is on. -The heater fan has stopped working (probably a resistor). -Stability control light intermittently comes on. just looking for a second car with a tow bar , are any of these issues a killer, or worth taking a pu |
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Sydney World Time Attack '17 Open results Slade (MCA HammerHead), Mawer, Suzuki Mighty Mouse (front wheel drive Honda CRX ) similar times to McLaughlins super car qualifying times at SMP. |
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Horror stories about Silverline oil filter? Repco gave me this oil filter because on the oil and filter deal the Repco filter had mysteriously run out. I named the title because expect horror stories. it has on box " Can use R2620P" |
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Avgas Hubby has access to this stuff - he's doesn't know what it's worth but is *slightly* interested. anyone know ? |
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Alfas in Tauranga. This morning their was a display of Alfa Romeos in Tga so of course I had to go for a looksee. Some very rare. Couple of photos for anybody interested. |
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Mechanical Warranty When purchasing a car that is 10 to 11 years old, is it a good idea to purchase a mechanical warranty that has a length of 2 or 3 years? If buying a mechanical warranty is a good idea, what is the best company to use to get a mechanical warranty from? Are... |
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Toyota Rumion CVT transmission Hi there, Looking into a 2008\09 model and they have CVT transmission. Should I be weary of this or have cvts improved? |
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Can a dealer do this? Can a dealer sell 'on behalf' as in this situation. The car is this one Listing #: 1441174578. Doesn't say much about the car in the ad- more about the dealership and finance options. If we were to buy it and something went wrong i |
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WOF older than 30 days If I sell my car with a WOF older than 30 days (was issued about 5 weeks ago) do I need to state in the ad 'as is where is'? Then do I need to get something in writing from the buyer to say they are happy to purchase the car with a WOF older than 30 days?... |
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Tow Bar Evening just after some advice.Are you allowed to weld a tow bar or would it fail a WOF.Cheers |
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