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### [![What to Expect When You Collect Your New Car](https://drive.suzuki.co.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/images/blogs/H%26D%20_%20Blog%20Hero%20Image%20Template%20(27)-1.png?width=600&name=H&D%20_%20Blog%20Hero%20Image%20Template%20(27)-1.png) 17 Dec 2020 What to Expect When You Collect Your New Car Buying a brand new car for the first time is without a doubt one of those 'bucket list’ moments. Not only does buying a new car bring immense satisfaction, it also ensures a clean bill...](https://drive.suzuki.co.nz/blog/what-to-expect-when-you-collect-your-new-car)

### [![Top 5 Most Important Questions to Ask Your Car Dealer](https://drive.suzuki.co.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/images/blogs/H%26D%20_%20Blog%20Hero%20Image%20Template%20(18).png?width=600&name=H&D%20_%20Blog%20Hero%20Image%20Template%20(18).png) 27 Nov 2020 Top 5 Most Important Questions to Ask Your Car Dealer Buying a car is an exciting time, and when it comes to purchasing a car from a dealership, it is important you come ready with those questions you need to know that will help you find...](https://drive.suzuki.co.nz/blog/our-top-5-commonly-asked-questions-to-a-car-dealer)

### [![The Ins and Outs of Taking a Test Drive](https://drive.suzuki.co.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/images/blogs/SUZ%20The%20Ins%20and%20Outs%20of%20Taking%20a%20Test%20Drive.png?width=600&name=SUZ%20The%20Ins%20and%20Outs%20of%20Taking%20a%20Test%20Drive.png) 06 Nov 2020 The Ins and Outs of Taking a Test Drive Buying a car is one of the biggest financial decisions, so it makes sense to try before you buy. Test driving a car is a crucial part of your research and it shouldn’t be rushed. Take...](https://drive.suzuki.co.nz/blog/the-ins-and-outs-of-taking-a-test-drive)

### [![How to Work Out if You Can Afford a New Car](https://drive.suzuki.co.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/images/blogs/SUZ%20%7C%20How%20to%20Work%20Out%20if%20You%20Can%20Afford%20a%20New%20Car.png?width=600&name=SUZ%20%7C%20How%20to%20Work%20Out%20if%20You%20Can%20Afford%20a%20New%20Car.png) 27 Oct 2020 How to Work Out if You Can Afford a New Car A new car is a slice of luxury that can seem out of reach. Luckily there is a good range of brand new cars in an affordable pricing bracket, which are entirely attainable with a little...](https://drive.suzuki.co.nz/blog/how-to-work-out-if-you-can-afford-a-new-car)

### [![Buying a Used vs. New Car: Which is Best?](https://drive.suzuki.co.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/images/blogs/Suzuki%20Buying%20a%20Used%20vs.%20New%20Car%20Which%20is%20Best.png?width=600&name=Suzuki%20Buying%20a%20Used%20vs.%20New%20Car%20Which%20is%20Best.png) 16 Oct 2020 Buying a Used vs. New Car: Which is Best? Imagine the shiny, fresh lick of paint, that crisp “new car smell” as you adjust your seat and rear view mirror for the first time. Or the feeling of satisfaction and peace of mind in...](https://drive.suzuki.co.nz/blog/buying-a-used-car-vs-new-car)

### [![Must-Have Items for Your Car Emergency Kit](https://drive.suzuki.co.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/Blogs%20and%20Customer%20Reviews/Blogs/H%26D%20%20Blog%20Header%20Template%20%202022%20(4).png?width=600&name=H&D%20%20Blog%20Header%20Template%20%202022%20(4).png) 05 Oct 2020 Must-Have Items for Your Car Emergency Kit New Zealand is a country of drivers. Many of us are commuting a couple of hours a day, travelling out and about on the weekends and spending a decent amount of time in our cars. The...](https://drive.suzuki.co.nz/blog/must-have-items-for-your-car-emergency-kit)

### [![What Are The Best Ways to Finance a New Car in NZ?](https://drive.suzuki.co.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/images/blogs/Buying%20a%20New%20Car%3F%20Here%20are%20Your%20Finance%20Options.png?width=600&name=Buying%20a%20New%20Car?%20Here%20are%20Your%20Finance%20Options.png) 24 Sept 2020 What Are The Best Ways to Finance a New Car in NZ? One of the biggest hurdles for people looking to buy a new car is deciding the best way to pay for it.](https://drive.suzuki.co.nz/blog/what-are-the-best-ways-to-finance-a-new-car-in-nz)

### [![The 5 Best Things About Owning A Small Car](https://drive.suzuki.co.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/images/blogs/The%205%20Best%20Things%20About%20Owning%20A%20Small%20Car.png?width=600&name=The%205%20Best%20Things%20About%20Owning%20A%20Small%20Car.png) 14 Sept 2020 The 5 Best Things About Owning A Small Car Bigger is better…or is it? Owning a small car has many advantages that a larger counterpart cannot provide or compete with. Here are the five best things a small car has that you...](https://drive.suzuki.co.nz/blog/the-5-best-things-about-owning-a-small-car)

### [![Fuel Economy Rating: What Does it Mean?](https://drive.suzuki.co.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/images/blogs/SUZ%20Fuel%20Economy%20Rating_%20What%20Does%20it%20Mean_%20Hero.png?width=600&name=SUZ%20Fuel%20Economy%20Rating_%20What%20Does%20it%20Mean_%20Hero.png) 07 Sept 2020 Fuel Economy Rating: What Does it Mean? There can be a big difference in fuel consumption between cars, even if they’re of a similar size. A car’s fuel economy rating is an easy way for consumers to compare and find out...](https://drive.suzuki.co.nz/blog/fuel-economy-rating-what-does-it-mean)

### [![Car Depreciation: What Is It and How to Minimise It?](https://drive.suzuki.co.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/images/blogs/SUZ%20%7C%20Car%20Depreciation%20What%20Is%20It%20and%20What%20Contributes%20to%20It%3F-1.png?width=600&name=SUZ%20%7C%20Car%20Depreciation%20What%20Is%20It%20and%20What%20Contributes%20to%20It?-1.png) 31 Aug 2020 Car Depreciation: What Is It and How to Minimise It? We all know that when you buy a new or used car, the value immediately starts reducing. The more the car is used the more kilometres go on the clock and more wear and tear happens,...](https://drive.suzuki.co.nz/blog/car-depreciation-what-is-it-and-how-to-minimise-it)

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