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### [![How Often Should You Change Your Car's Engine Oil?](https://drive.suzuki.co.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/Blogs%20and%20Customer%20Reviews/Blogs/H%26D%20%20Blog%20Header%20Template%20%202022%20(39).png?width=600&name=H&D%20%20Blog%20Header%20Template%20%202022%20(39).png) 16 Dec 2025 How Often Should You Change Your Car's Engine Oil? Keeping your car’s engine oil in optimal condition is a key aspect of regular car maintenance, and could save you from forking out hundreds of dollars on repairs. Understanding the...](https://drive.suzuki.co.nz/blog/how-often-should-you-change-your-cars-engine-oil)

### [![Car Servicing - What's It All About?](https://drive.suzuki.co.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/Blogs%20and%20Customer%20Reviews/Blogs/AdobeStock_570831595.jpeg?width=600&name=AdobeStock_570831595.jpeg) 28 Aug 2025 Car Servicing - What's It All About? It can be frustrating and very inconvenient when your car is out of action. That’s why getting your car serviced regularly is one of the best ways to keep your wheels on the road and...](https://drive.suzuki.co.nz/blog/car-servicing-whats-it-all-about)

### [![How Often Should You Change Your Car Oil](https://drive.suzuki.co.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/AdobeStock_317412391.jpeg?width=600&name=AdobeStock_317412391.jpeg) 28 Apr 2025 How Often Should You Change Your Car Oil Keeping your car’s engine oil in optimal condition is an essential part of regular car maintenance. Understanding the importance of timely oil changes can help you avoid costly damage,...](https://drive.suzuki.co.nz/blog/how-often-should-you-change-your-car-oil)

### [![3 Ways to Protect Your Car's Paintwork and Keep It Looking Like New](https://drive.suzuki.co.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20Image%20.jpg?width=600&name=Blog%20Image%20.jpg) 20 Jun 2024 3 Ways to Protect Your Car's Paintwork and Keep It Looking Like New Your car is one of your most visible and valuable assets. A well-maintained paint job not only looks great, it also helps protect your car from rust, corrosion, and other forms of...](https://drive.suzuki.co.nz/blog/3-ways-to-protect-your-cars-paintwork-and-keep-it-looking-like-new)

### [![How to Change a Flat Tyre (Before You Need to)](https://drive.suzuki.co.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/Blogs%20and%20Customer%20Reviews/Blogs/How%20to%20Change%20a%20Flat%20Tyre.jpeg?width=600&name=How%20to%20Change%20a%20Flat%20Tyre.jpeg) 27 Mar 2024 How to Change a Flat Tyre (Before You Need to) Getting a flat tyre while driving is inconvenient and depending on where you are, potentially dangerous. Knowing how to change a flat tyre can save you time, money, and a whole lot of...](https://drive.suzuki.co.nz/blog/how-to-change-a-flat-tyre-before-you-need-to)

### [![5 Ways to Get the Best Resale Value For Your Car](https://drive.suzuki.co.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/5-ways-to-get-the-best-resale-value-for-your-car.jpeg?width=600&name=5-ways-to-get-the-best-resale-value-for-your-car.jpeg) 25 Jan 2024 5 Ways to Get the Best Resale Value For Your Car When it comes time to part ways with your beloved car, maximising its resale value is a crucial consideration. After all, getting the best return on your investment helps offset the...](https://drive.suzuki.co.nz/blog/5-ways-to-get-the-best-resale-value-for-your-car1)

### [![5 Reasons Why Every Car Needs Floor Mats](https://drive.suzuki.co.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/Blogs%20and%20Customer%20Reviews/Blogs/Accessories%20blog.jpg?width=600&name=Accessories%20blog.jpg) 02 Aug 2023 5 Reasons Why Every Car Needs Floor Mats Muddy shoes, spilled coffee, food crumbs… As your home away from home, your car is most likely subjected to all sorts of hazards on a daily basis. As one of our prized possessions,...](https://drive.suzuki.co.nz/blog/5-reasons-why-every-car-needs-floor-mats)

### [![Car Tyre Safety: How to Check Tread Depth and Air Pressure](https://drive.suzuki.co.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/Blogs%20and%20Customer%20Reviews/Blogs/44.png?width=600&name=44.png) 28 Apr 2023 Car Tyre Safety: How to Check Tread Depth and Air Pressure Tyres are the only parts of your car that are in contact with the road, and braking, stopping distance, cornering and fuel efficiency all depend on the condition of your tyres. So,...](https://drive.suzuki.co.nz/blog/car-tyre-safety-how-to-check-tread-depth-and-air-pressure)

### [![6 Easy Car Maintenance Tips to Keep it in Tip-Top Shape](https://drive.suzuki.co.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/Blogs%20and%20Customer%20Reviews/Blogs/H%26D%20%20Blog%20Header%20Template%20%202022%20(20).png?width=600&name=H&D%20%20Blog%20Header%20Template%20%202022%20(20).png) 06 Dec 2022 6 Easy Car Maintenance Tips to Keep it in Tip-Top Shape Just like eating 5 plus a day, exercising and seeing your doctor for a regular health check, your car needs a similar amount of love and attention. With so many moving parts working...](https://drive.suzuki.co.nz/blog/6-easy-car-maintenance-tips-to-keep-it-in-tip-top-shape)

### [![10 Bad Driving Habits That Are Damaging Your Car](https://drive.suzuki.co.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/images/blogs/H%26D%20%20Blog%20Header%20Template%20%202022.png?width=600&name=H&D%20%20Blog%20Header%20Template%20%202022.png) 02 Sep 2022 10 Bad Driving Habits That Are Damaging Your Car Bad habits can easily creep in when you drive. You may not even realise you are doing them and some of them can secretly cause strain and even costly long-term damage to your car. As...](https://drive.suzuki.co.nz/blog/10-common-driving-habits-that-are-damaging-your-car)

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