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### [![All You Need to Know About On-Road Costs in NZ](https://drive.suzuki.co.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/SUZ%20l%20On%20Road%20Costs%20Blog%20Header%20Image.png?width=600&name=SUZ%20l%20On%20Road%20Costs%20Blog%20Header%20Image.png) 10 Jan 2022 All You Need to Know About On-Road Costs in NZ Looking to buy a brand new car, but not exactly sure what on-road costs are? Car dealerships vary from each other - with some offering an all-inclusive driveaway price, or a sticker...](https://drive.suzuki.co.nz/blog/all-you-need-to-know-about-on-road-costs-in-nz)

### [![Top 10 Tips to Know Before Going on Your NZ Off-Roading Adventure](https://drive.suzuki.co.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/SUZUKI%20Off-roading%20Header%20Image.png?width=600&name=SUZUKI%20Off-roading%20Header%20Image.png) 16 Dec 2021 Top 10 Tips to Know Before Going on Your NZ Off-Roading Adventure Summer, winter, spring, autumn - any season is a good time to get your 4WD dirty when you take it out for a spin! Off-roading is perfect for those who love to drive or if you’re just...](https://drive.suzuki.co.nz/blog/top-10-tips-to-know-before-your-first-nz-off-roading-adventure)

### [![How to Set Your Perfect Driving Position](https://drive.suzuki.co.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/images/blogs/SUZ%20Driving%20Position%20Header%20Image%20v.3.png?width=600&name=SUZ%20Driving%20Position%20Header%20Image%20v.3.png) 06 Dec 2021 How to Set Your Perfect Driving Position Whether it’s running quick errands around town, making your way to work, or cruising along on a fun road trip - whenever you’re driving, you need to be sitting comfortably and safely....](https://drive.suzuki.co.nz/blog/how-to-set-your-perfect-driving-position)

### [![3 Good Reasons It’s Time To Look For a New Car](https://drive.suzuki.co.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/images/blogs/SUZ-reasons-for-new-car.png?width=600&name=SUZ-reasons-for-new-car.png) 25 Nov 2021 3 Good Reasons It’s Time To Look For a New Car Often before you realise it, there are signs it’s time to get a new car. It could be safety or efficiency concerns with your current ride, a significant change in your lifestyle, or...](https://drive.suzuki.co.nz/blog/3-good-reasons-its-time-to-look-for-a-new-car)

### [![How to Keep Kids Safe Around the Driveway](https://drive.suzuki.co.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/SUZ%20l%20Driveway%20Safety%20Header%20Image%20v.2.png?width=600&name=SUZ%20l%20Driveway%20Safety%20Header%20Image%20v.2.png) 04 Nov 2021 How to Keep Kids Safe Around the Driveway With colder weather right around the corner, the shorter days and darker evenings can increases the risk of incidents happening around the driveway. As an area of the home that kids...](https://drive.suzuki.co.nz/blog/how-to-keep-kids-safe-around-the-driveway)

### [![How to Trade-In Your Car Successfully](https://drive.suzuki.co.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/images/blogs/H%26D%20_%20Blog%20Hero%20Image%20Template%20(15).png?width=600&name=H&D%20_%20Blog%20Hero%20Image%20Template%20(15).png) 26 Oct 2021 How to Trade-In Your Car Successfully Trading in your car can be a great option if you're looking to upgrade to the next model, or change from your current vehicle through a hassle-free process. If you already have a...](https://drive.suzuki.co.nz/blog/how-to-trade-in-your-car-successfully)

### [![5 Features You'll be Glad to Have on the Next Family Road Trip](https://drive.suzuki.co.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/images/blogs/H%26D%20_%20Blog%20Hero%20Image%20Template%20(22).png?width=600&name=H&D%20_%20Blog%20Hero%20Image%20Template%20(22).png) 19 Oct 2021 5 Features You'll be Glad to Have on the Next Family Road Trip With the holidays just around the corner, it’s the best time to get outdoors and explore our beautiful country. And what better way to do this than going on a road trip with your...](https://drive.suzuki.co.nz/blog/5-features-youll-be-glad-to-have-on-the-next-family-road-trip)

### [![The Essential Features for Your Off-Roading Adventures](https://drive.suzuki.co.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/SUZ_Offroading%20Blog.png?width=600&name=SUZ_Offroading%20Blog.png) 04 Oct 2021 The Essential Features for Your Off-Roading Adventures When taking the road less travelled, it’s important to understand some of the essential features for off-roading. No matter what kind of terrain you plan to encounter, there are...](https://drive.suzuki.co.nz/blog/the-essential-features-for-your-off-roading-adventures)

### [![Need a Bigger Car? How to Know When it’s Time to Upsize to an SUV](https://drive.suzuki.co.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/images/blogs/SUZ%20Upsize%20blog.png?width=600&name=SUZ%20Upsize%20blog.png) 23 Sept 2021 Need a Bigger Car? How to Know When it’s Time to Upsize to an SUV Whether your family is growing, or your work is expanding, life could be showing you signs that you might need to upsize to an SUV. Your current car might have been perfect for your...](https://drive.suzuki.co.nz/blog/need-a-bigger-car-how-to-know-when-to-upsize-to-an-suv)

### [![Car Specifications Explained: Terms To Know When Choosing a New Car](https://drive.suzuki.co.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/images/blogs/SUZ_Car%20specs%20blog.png?width=600&name=SUZ_Car%20specs%20blog.png) 13 Sept 2021 Car Specifications Explained: Terms To Know When Choosing a New Car All those car terms can be confusing when you start looking for a new car.](https://drive.suzuki.co.nz/blog/car-specifications-explained-terms-to-know-when-choosing-a-new-car)

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