When traveling throughout New Zealand, one of the most rewarding ways is by vehicle. The main options you have are either to rent a car or buy a car. Renting a car in NZ isn’t too pricey. However, if you intend to be in New Zealand for approximately two months or more, then you should arguably consider purchasing a car instead. Keep in mind that buying or selling a vehicle will take about a week each. While car insurance isn’t required, it’s highly advisable. Keep in mind that there are several factors that can influence the purchase of your vehicle. For example, vehicles are more expensive and difficult to find in the months of October and November. Another option is to purchase a car with a “buy back car” guarantee. After you purchase the vehicle you will be guaranteed a certain price from the dealer that you purchased it from. Typically this is 40%-60%.
When you’re either renting or buying a car or truck in NZ, you should take particular steps to ensure that the process is as smooth as possible. First, be aware of the requirements for renting a vehicle in NZ. First, you usually must be 21 years old and possess a driver’s license. However, this figure can be as low as 18, and as high as 25. You must also comprehend and agree to follow all driving rules in New Zealand. In particular, remember that as when driving in the UK, you are required to drive on the left side of the road.
Next, it’s important to know the best steps to take when buying a car in New Zealand. The most critical step is to ensure that the car’s mechanics and paperwork are in order. These include issues related to ownership, security, and theft. A full history report will inform you whether it has been paid off yet. To avoid the risk of debts transferring to you, use a service that will verify that for you. Following these steps is critical to ensure that everything is as smooth as silk. You must also have a mechanic conduct a pre-purchase inspection, which costs about $100-$150.
Finally, when purchasing a vehicle in New Zealand you should be aware of the term “New Zealand new.” It’s complicated. New Zealanders import numerous Japanese vehicles. Due to the strict requirements of Japanese vehicles, repairing vehicles that are just 1-2 years old can be an exercise in futility. So many of those vehicles are shipped to New Zealand. If you consider buying such a car, make sure you get one that was shipped straight to NZ. You can determine whether this is true or not by examining the dates listed on the registration sticker. If the dates are the same, then the vehicle is “NZ new.” If it isn’t, then it’s “nused.”
While there are various methods for traveling in New Zealand, trekking by vehicle is definitely one of the top ones. And renting or buying can help to give you more freedom as you meander through the country.