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### [![Why It's Important to Understand Your Car's Carbon Footprint](https://drive.suzuki.co.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/images/blogs/H%26D%20_%20Blog%20Hero%20Image%20Template%20(12).png?width=600&name=H&D%20_%20Blog%20Hero%20Image%20Template%20(12).png) 12 Apr 2021 Why It's Important to Understand Your Car's Carbon Footprint When buying a new car, often people look into the style, how the car drives, the brand and features. Another factor we'd always encourage looking into is the carbon footprint your new...](https://drive.suzuki.co.nz/blog/why-its-important-to-understand-your-cars-carbon-footprint)

### [![How To Pay Off Your Car Loan Faster](https://drive.suzuki.co.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/images/blogs/SUZ-blog-car-loan.png?width=600&name=SUZ-blog-car-loan.png) 22 Mar 2021 How To Pay Off Your Car Loan Faster Having a car loan is a serious financial obligation, and paying off the loan as quickly as you can will save you money by paying less interest. When buying a new or used car you need...](https://drive.suzuki.co.nz/blog/how-to-pay-off-your-car-loan-faster)

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### [![The Best NZ Online Sites to Check Car Reviews Before You Buy](https://drive.suzuki.co.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/images/blogs/Best%20NZ%20Online%20Sites%20to%20Check%20Car%20Reviews.png?width=600&name=Best%20NZ%20Online%20Sites%20to%20Check%20Car%20Reviews.png) 01 Mar 2021 The Best NZ Online Sites to Check Car Reviews Before You Buy With so many websites devoted to car reviews, it can be hard to know which sites will give you the most reliable reviews and social proof that these reviews are from real people.](https://drive.suzuki.co.nz/blog/the-best-nz-online-sites-to-check-car-reviews-before-you-buy)

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### [![The Difference Between Plug-In and Self-Charging Hybrids](https://drive.suzuki.co.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/images/blogs/SUZ%20Hybrid%20Blog%20(2).png?width=600&name=SUZ%20Hybrid%20Blog%20(2).png) 17 Dec 2020 The Difference Between Plug-In and Self-Charging Hybrids Electric and hybrid electric vehicles have grown in popularity over the last few years thanks to a growing awareness of lowering our carbon footprint and more choice and availability...](https://drive.suzuki.co.nz/blog/the-difference-between-plug-in-and-self-charging-hybrids)

### [![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)

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