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The New WoF Rules: A Guide for Northland Drivers

June 8, 2026

A reference guide for the WoF changes taking effect from 1 November 2026

Most people have already heard that New Zealand’s Warrant of Fitness (WoF) system is shifting to a new inspection cycle from 1 November 2026. These updates come from the NZ Transport Agency’s review of light‑vehicle inspection rules, and aim to modernise the syste...

91 v 95 v 98 Octane Petrol

June 25, 2026

In New Zealand you’ll usually find petrol in 91, 95 and 98 octane....

Keeping Kids Safe: Choosing The Right Car Seat

April 20, 2026

When you’re travelling with children, the right car seat makes all the difference. Correct restraints dramatically reduce the risk of injury in a crash and are one of the most important safety features in any family vehicle....

Autumn Battery & Electrical Tips & Tips

March 16, 2026

Cooler temperatures in autumn can take a toll on your car battery and electrical system. Batteries lose efficiency in colder weather, so a quick check now can prevent a frustrating breakdown later. The team at Automotive Solutions Kauri can help you stay ahead of any issues ...

Cabin air filters and your family’s health

February 10, 2026

Cabin air filters are fitted to most modern cars. They filter the outside air as it enters the passenger compartment when the air conditioning is running or the vents are open.If the filter isn’t changed, you’ll be breathing in the dirt, dust and spores that get trapped ...

Brake Fluid, Water & Corrosion

August 11, 2025

What Brake Fluid Does

Brake fluid is part of your cars brake actuation system. It is basically the blood within your cars hydraulics, designed to be able to push brake components onto one another and create braking force that becomes heat. It is also designed to be able to get to high temperature...

Cooling systems and anti-freeze

July 21, 2025

Most engines rely on a cooling system to move heat away from the engine and out through a radiator or cooling fins. In most cars, this happens by circulating coolant through pipes, pumps and hoses. Over time, this system can face issues such as electrolysis, which needs to b...

Hikurangi Fire Brigade

May 19, 2025

As you know, the dedicated team at the Hikurangi Fire Brigade do fantastic service for everyone in our community. This van is used for traffic control and other tasks when needed so it is with great pleasure that our team supports it. Last week it came in to Autom...