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### [![The 5 Best Things About Owning an SUV](https://drive.suzuki.co.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/images/blogs/Canva%20Suz%20Car.png?width=600&name=Canva%20Suz%20Car.png) 14 Jun 2021 The 5 Best Things About Owning an SUV The SUV or Sport Utility Vehicle was previously known mainly for its off-roading capabilities, but in recent years has become more and more popular for everyday use - and it comes as...](https://drive.suzuki.co.nz/blog/the-5-best-things-about-owning-an-suv)

### [![Tips for Driving Safely in Different Weather Conditions](https://drive.suzuki.co.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/images/blogs/SUZ%20blog%20weather%20conditions.png?width=600&name=SUZ%20blog%20weather%20conditions.png) 03 Jun 2021 Tips for Driving Safely in Different Weather Conditions Travelling for work, getting away for a ski weekend or simply topping up on supplies, New Zealanders spend a lot of time on the road. Our country has nearly 95,000km of local roads and...](https://drive.suzuki.co.nz/blog/tips-for-driving-safely-in-different-weather-conditions)

### [![Regular Finance vs Assured Future Value](https://drive.suzuki.co.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/images/blogs/SUZ%20assured%20future%20value.png?width=600&name=SUZ%20assured%20future%20value.png) 24 May 2021 Regular Finance vs Assured Future Value Assured Future Value, also known as Guaranteed Future Value, is a flexible car-ownership finance solution that comes with plenty of benefits when compared with regular car financing...](https://drive.suzuki.co.nz/blog/regular-finance-vs-assured-future-value)

### [![6 Practical Maintenance Tips For Kiwi 4WD Owners](https://drive.suzuki.co.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/H%26D%20%20Blog%20Hero%20Image%20Template%20(15).png?width=600&name=H&D%20%20Blog%20Hero%20Image%20Template%20(15).png) 20 May 2021 6 Practical Maintenance Tips For Kiwi 4WD Owners There are thousands of beautiful places in Aotearoa that you can only get to in a 4WD, opening up a whole new world of adventure. Looking after your vehicle isn’t always that exciting,...](https://drive.suzuki.co.nz/blog/6-practical-maintenance-tips-for-kiwi-4wd-owners)

### [![Top Tips for Naming Your Car](https://drive.suzuki.co.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/images/blogs/suz-naming-car-blog-header.png?width=600&name=suz-naming-car-blog-header.png) 10 May 2021 Top Tips for Naming Your Car Cars take us to work every day, squeeze all of our belongings in when we move house, put up with our taste in music, and protect us rain, hail or shine. When we spend so much time with...](https://drive.suzuki.co.nz/blog/top-tips-for-naming-your-car)

### [![Practical Ways To Improve Your Fuel Efficiency](https://drive.suzuki.co.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/images/blogs/SUZ%20fuel%20efficiency%20blog%20header.png?width=600&name=SUZ%20fuel%20efficiency%20blog%20header.png) 03 May 2021 Practical Ways To Improve Your Fuel Efficiency Fuel efficiency is commonly a top priority when it comes to owning a car. Not only will an economical vehicle save you money in the long run, it will also minimise your carbon...](https://drive.suzuki.co.nz/blog/practical-ways-to-improve-your-fuel-efficiency)

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