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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2018
PG.
6 HOT QUARTERS
HOLDEN’S
NEW SEVEN
2 THE GISBORNE HERALD
Holden’s new seven
A HEAD turner — that is of the spacious third row. Both — these are 2.1-amp fast charge
Holden’s eagerly-awaited new rows of rear seats fold flat for extra versions, just what you need to
seven-seater SUV the Acadia. cargo capacity if need be, meaning recharge an iPad.
The all-new Acadia has arrived Acadia is tailor-made for flexibility, Other clever features include
and will be available to test drive at comfort and utility. traffic sign recognition (TSR).
Holden dealers around the country Clever storage is integrated Holden engineers have
this month. throughout, including a console undertaken tens of thousands of
Holden says the new model drawer for second row passengers kilometres of real-world testing
offers the latest technology, a full and a covered under-floor bin in in Australia and New Zealand to
suite of safety features, local tuning the back where items can be stowed ensure that TSR is both highly
for our roads, as well as space out of sight. accurate and reliable across the
combined with versatile interior Acadia boasts a full suite of active extremely diverse range of road
configurations. safety features across the range, all signs encountered throughout both
“It represents an extremely designed to help drivers be more countries.
compelling value proposition as it’s aware of their surroundings and Then there is hitch guidance with
available from only $49,990, which avoid potential crash situations. hitch view, which helps you line
includes three years free scheduled They include: the vehicle up when you’re hitching
servicing, three years roadside • Autonomous emergency a trailer and lets you check on it
assistance and three years warranty braking with pedestrian and bicycle while driving — which, coupled
on all models in the range. detection to the transmission’s carefully-
“Acadia is aspirational in terms of • Following distance indicator calibrated ‘Tow Haul’ mode, makes
looks and performance and thanks • Automatic high beam assist it easier to use the 2000kg braked
to an impressive price point, is also • Safety seat alert towing capacity.
very attainable.” • Forward collision alert with Holden Acadia is the first GM
This machine is powered by a head-up warning vehicle to utilise ‘tow haul’ mode
3.6-litre V6 petrol engine with • Lateral impact avoidance in the nine-speed automatic
direct fuel injection, stop/start and • Lane keep assist with lane transmission. This mode changes
active fuel management across departure warning gear shift patterns under specific
the entire range. Its 231kW and • Side blind zone alert with rear circumstances while towing, to
367Nm are put to the road via a cross-traffic alert aid drivability, performance and
nine-speed automatic transmission • Rear park assist and rear view stability.
and the choice of two or all-wheel- camera Prices:
drive variants. Acadia will also keep your LT 2WD $49,990
Acadia is big on space and passengers entertained with an LT AWD $53,990
comfort, and clever when it comes 8-inch Holden next generation LTZ 2WD* $55,990
to convenience. A genuine seven- infotainment touch-screen with LTZ AWD $59,990
seater, its second seating row Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and LTZ-V 2WD* $67,990
adjusts front to rear, allowing leg USB ports in all three rows. LTZ-V AWD $71,990
room for all and maximum usability And not just any old USB ports, *Available via special order only
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2018 3
Best showroom
AUCKLAND’S Continental Cars continuously strive to achieve excellence in
Ferrari has been announced the winner of every aspect of what we do – that includes
Ferrari’s Top Showroom 2018 Award at best product, best people, best service and
the Italian company’s international dealer best premises,” said Ferrari Australasia
meeting. CEO, Herbert Appleroth.
The traditional annual meeting gathers Positioned in Manukau Road, Epsom,
together the entire worldwide Ferrari the 450 square metre state of the art
dealer network, celebrating the best showroom was inaugurated in 2016.
Ford GT . . . see one at Big Boys Toys 2018 performing dealers and executives of the Continental Cars has a longstanding
year. This year the top award came to New relationship with Ferrari, having been the
Rarest of beasts
VISITORS to Big Boys Toys next Following on from the original GT40
Zealand.
Based on the global Ferrari evaluation
of dealer performance, the best performers
were selected from official dealers in 62
different markets. Continental Cars Ferrari
exclusive official dealer for New Zealand
since 1973.
Ferrari’s New Zealand customers have
established a long and significant affinity
with Ferrari.
weekend will be treated to a select line-up that competed at Le Mans in the 1960s, the was selected as the Top Showroom of the New Zealand is now home to some of
of the world’s latest exotic supercars but new-generation GT was developed in time Year 2018. the most respected collectors in the world,
none are harder to get hold of than the for the start of the famous race in 2016 — “Ferrari Australasia and our growing with many special limited-edition cars
ultra-rare Ford GT. 50 years after Bruce McLaren and Chris network across Australia and New Zealand making their home here.
The GT was priced from US$500,000 Amon claimed Ford’s first victory at Le
when it was unveiled in late 2015 and Mans in a 7-litre Ford GT40 Mk II.
limited to 500 units in its first two-year The owner of this GT always wanted the
production cycle. Demand meant a second body painted in black, “because it’s going to
500-unit run was announced this year. live in New Zealand and black, without race
Prospective buyers were required to stripes, was the perfect look.”
pass an extensive evaluation process that This GT features matt carbon accents
included handing over details of one’s on the front splitter, side skirts and bare
car history, charitable donations and an carbon fibre one-piece wheels. There are a
agreement not to sell the supercar within bare carbon diffuser, active rear wing and
two years. If you passed the five-page Akrapovic race exhaust in the rear.
application form, you were invited to Powered by a 3.5-litre twin-turbo V6
purchase the fastest car Ford has produced. engine producing 482kW of power and
The Ford GT at Big Boys Toys is one of 746Nm of torque, the GT accelerates from
only two in the Southern Hemisphere. 0 to100kmh in 2.9 seconds, 0-160kmh in 6
The GT is a true road-going race car, seconds and has a top speed of 348kmh.
designed from the outset to win one of the Big Boys Toys is at ASB Showgrounds in
world’s most challenging races, the Auckland from Friday to Sunday. Tickets
24 Hours of Le Mans. and info at bigboystoys.co.nz Continental Cars Ferrari showroom in Auckland. Photo / Ferrari
You don’t just turn up in an Acadia… you Arrive.
Arrive.
With seven full size seats Acadia is the large SUV that’s big on versatility, giving you all the space, lexibility
and storage you’ll ever need. It’s built to rule the road, powered by a strong 3.6 litre V6 petrol engine with 9
speed automatic transmission and equipped with advanced technology like Intelligent Speed Assist. While
its bold, conident and distinctive design means you’ll always arrive in style. To experience the Holden Acadia,
visit your local Holden dealer today.
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Fines will be the same as
Iron out the bumps those for spot speeding
infringements.
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OWNING a car can be a love-hate if your garage’s parking space is a tad
relationship. It gets you where you need tight Fit them horizontally against the
to go, carries your toys and can take you wall of your garage and when your doors
on fun drives down twisty backroads — swing open, they’ll provide a soft bumper
but it can also cause frustration. so you don’t bang your doors on the wall.
Expensive maintenance, spilled drinks, • Know which side your petrol flap is
door dings and parking on the wrong side on:
To trial hi-tech
of the petrol pump can be frustrating. Take a look at the fuel gauge on your
You can minimise these annoyances by dash and usually you’ll find a small arrow
using common household items to take indicating which side the flap is. If not, a
the pain out of everyday driving. small sticker or pen mark placed near the
• Organise your boot: The stuff of gauge will suffice.
NEW high-tech speed cameras will be being issued that will be a win-win for
everyday life can pile up in your boot • Clean your headlights: After
tested at Auckland’s Waterview Tunnel and everyone.”
if you’re not careful. Buy a few laundry many miles on the road, your car’s
on a section of the Southern Motorway
baskets that fit the space. Use each one to polycarbonate headlights can get scuffed
before the Government decides whether to
organise items that belong together. up or cloudy. It doesn’t look good and
AUTO
roll them out around the country.
• Stop little bumps from happening in can reduce their performance. Smear a
The year-long trial of point-to-point
your garage: Pool noodles come in handy little bit of toothpaste or light car polish
on a clean rag and start scrubbing the
cameras will begin around the middle of
next year and, although only trials, tickets
ACTION
headlights. Mild abrasives will remove
a thin layer from the headlight housing
will still be issued to motorists who speed.
Police Minister Stuart Nash said the
AROUND TOWN
and fill in any tiny scratches.
cameras would be an incentive to motorists
• Change your bumper sticker:
to drive at safe speeds. East Coast Museum
Peeling off a sticker can leave unsightly
“The intention is to stop people who of Technology
residue. Dampen a sheet of newspaper
are unnecessarily putting other people at Open daily 10am-4pm:
and lay it over the leftover sticker.
Finance After about 15 minutes the residue
risk by driving at an unsafe speed over a Main Rd, Makaraka
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“Overseas evidence has shown that
You can use the side of a credit card to
Motorcycles scrape off extra sticky leftovers. Avoid
average speed cameras are highly effective
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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2018 5
Record new sales
NEW vehicle registrations in October compared to the first 10 months of last
were the largest on record, surpassing year. Registrations of 11,767 passenger and
16,000 units for the first time. SUV vehicles for the month of October
Thanks to strong demand for SUVs, utes were up 653 units on October 2017, an
and a booming rental market, October saw increase of 5.9 percent and registrations of
more than 537 new cars registered on New 4903 commercial vehicles were up by 487
Zealand roads every day. units (11 percent) on October 2017.
“Registration of 16,670 vehicles for the The top three segments for the month of
month of October is not only the strongest October were all medium to small vehicles,
month of October ever, but also sets a new with the SUV medium segment retaining
monthly record for any month of the year its lead with 18 percent market share,
ever,” said CEO of the Motor Industry followed by small vehicles with 16 percent
Association David Crawford. market share and SUV compact with 13
“The previously single strongest month percent market share.
was June 2017, when 15,985 new vehicles “The strong result in October is off the
were registered, with October 2018 coming back of car rental companies renewing
in 7.3 percent higher (1140 units)” their stock and is a vote of confidence
Year-to-date, the market is also up on the by that sector in the strength of the
Boy there were lots of trucks and we saw lots of interesting places. “Hayley” record-setting levels seen in 2017, holding New Zealand tourism market” said Mr
steady up by 1.7 percent (2301 units) Crawford.
Trucks, trucks and
a lot more trucks
I DREW this after a very long Lap My son John and I took off from
of the North Island with the Northern there to drive to Papamoa but the trucks
Classic Commercial Trucks tour, so headed for a stay in Rotorua. John caught
this is not so much about this truck I the plane to Wellington and my daughter Toyota Corolla tops the sales charts thanks to over 1500 rental registrations.
have drawn but more of a story of the Tracy joined me, so on Saturday we were Photo / Toyota NZ
drive that I did with them in my Old off catching up with the trucks again
Chevrolet. in Awakeri for a sale of old machinery
We started out from Wainuiomata,
Lower Hutt on Monday October 15 and
plant that included old Pacific trucks that
had been part of the old NZ Forestry in
RANGER
met up with the trucks in Levin. the Rotorua-Taupo area.
At this stage there were close to 30 Inside the huge Barry Caulfield shed
trucks, some coming all the way from were restored cars that included a 1938
the bottom of the South Island and Buick like my old Ormond’s Motors
Wellington. We drove to Wanganui, with boss George Nicholls had, a 1939 rare
more trucks joining, then finished the Buick convertible, a 1950s Packard, one
day in New Plymouth. of Des Phelps of Gisborne’s International
On Tuesday we were off to Taumarunui logging trucks, a Dick Twisleton
via Stratford and the famous Forgotten Gisborne White logging truck and many
Highway to have lunch at the more.
Whangamomona Hotel. Lots of photos Gavin Abbott, ex-Opotiki Transport,
taken, then on to Taumarunui with a and Bill Hohepa were both there selling
dinner in their RSA that evening. their truck books. Tracy and I left and
On Wednesday we were off by back drove on to Waihau Bay.
roads to Cambridge, calling in on a rustic Some trucks drove to Gisborne
museum and a bullock team that was also through the Waioeka Gorge and others
used to tow a Kenworth demo, then on around the East Coast like we did, next
to a derelict sawmill and a nice lunch in
the district hall. Then it was on to see a
fabulous collection of fibreglass luxury
boats and caravans, plus an afternoon tea
on a fabulous estate on the banks of the
meeting up on Sunday night after a
train ride to Manutuke, then a visit to
Pacific Haulage in Aerodrome Road and
seeing their very impressive line-up of
Kenworth trucks.
A TOUGH ACT.
KILOMETRE
Waikato River. In the evening about 200 met for a W A R R A N T Y6
We arrived in Cambridge and that meal at the famous “Tata” fishing club.
night had dinner in the town hall. There On Tuesday we were off for lunch
were approximately 200 people involved at Mahia and the trucks headed for 2019 FORD RANGER WILDTRAK 3.2L 4X4 AUTO
at this stage and more trucks had joined. Hastings. Tracy had flown back to her • Smart keyless entry with push button start • Re-styled black leather accented heated seats2
Thursday was another full-on day work on Tuesday morning, so I was on • SYNC®3 with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto3 • HID headlights & LED daytime running lights
starting with a breakfast in a local truck my own with Hayley as I drove back to • Easy-lit power locking tailgate • Autonomous Emergency Braking4 • 5-Star ANCAP Safety Rating
operator’s depot and viewing his museum Wellington. • 3,500kg braked towing capacity5
of trucks and machinery. It included a The trucks left Hastings on Thursday
150-tonne Komatsu bulldozer, and a and drove to Fielding, then on Friday RRP FROM $70,990+ORC1 LOCK IN A TEST DRIVE TODAY.
showroom full of exotic American and to Greytown to a meal at the Greytown 1. Available at participating Ford New Zealand dealerships. Price excludes on road costs, options and accessories. 2. Heated driver & front passenger
seats. 3. Apple™ and Apple Carplay™ are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Android™, Android Auto™ and Google
Australian sports cars. Then there was a RSA. Maps™ are registered trademarks of Google Inc. For phone and media player compatibility, please visit www.ford.co.nz/sync. 4. Driver-assist features
are supplemental and do not replace drivers judgement. 5. When itted with a genuine Ford towbar. 6. Warranty conditions apply. Warranty period
drive to Putaruru to another collection of On Saturday the truck rally was all commences on the date of delivery except where the vehicle is a dealership, demonstration or service loaner vehicle, in which case it commences on
the date on which it was irst registered by an Authorised Ford Dealer. Tyres, tubes and supplier branded parts and accessories are excluded.
trucks and working engines, after which over and all headed for their home towns. Shock absorbers and batteries are subject to shorter warranty periods. Visit www.ford.co.nz/owners/warranty for further information.
we dove to Atiamuri to another logging In all, there were about 98 trucks and
operator’s premises for a look at more approximately 240 people involved in the Gisborne Motors Ltd
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6 THE GISBORNE HERALD
Kiwis are smokin’
THREE New Zealand drag racers Queensland’s Willowbank Raceway
have posted personal best quarter-mile hosted the latest round of the Aeroflow
performances at overseas events in the past Outlaw Nitro Funny Car Series.
fortnight. Sydney-based New Zealander Morice
Aucklander Rod Harvey’s campaign McMillin was on form in the One Bad
at the World Sport Compact Challenge Kiwi Pontiac TransAm, scoring first and
at Orlando Speedworld, Florida was second round wins and clocking a new
headlined by a 5.854secs/251.72mph career best of 5.623s/258.81mph.
qualifying pass that ranked him second Beachlands racer Trevor Smith made his
among 24 in the event’s premier class. third Australian outing with his Holden Photo / Matthew Hansen
Harvey’s time in his new Toyota Camry Statesman Doorslammer at Sydney
is quicker than his best in the Toyota International Dragway’s East Coast
Celica he used to campaign and renewed
his No.6 position in the world rankings for
the quickest “import” race cars.
But in an upset result, Harvey was
eliminated in the first round against the
Thunder.
Smith played a leading role in a weekend
of upsets in round two of Australia’s 400
Thunder pro series. He qualified 14th in
a 14-car Pro ’Slammer field and met top
A super second?
THE Virgin Australia Supercars two Kiwi events back-to-back on a tight
number 15 qualifier and did not continue. qualifier and multiple Australian champ Championship, in its current V8-specific turnaround — meaning just one return
Before heading home, Harvey made John Zappia in the first round. format, has raced in New Zealand on trip over the ditch for the cars and teams
another test run at 5.858secs and stepped When Zappia’s Holden Monaro lost fire and off since 1996. Except for a spin-off instead of two.
up the top-end speed to 254.52mph. in stage, Smith raced to an uncontested appearance on the streets of Wellington There are eight major long-form racing
He will return to Orlando for the Sport win. Having beaten the top qualifier, and the mixed stint racing at Hamilton in circuits in New Zealand — Hampton
Compact World Finals over the weekend Smith completed a second round bye run 2008–2012, all of those events have been Downs Motorsport Park, Bruce McLaren
of December 1-2, looking to unlock further at 6.326secs and his progress was halted in held at Pukekohe Raceway. Motorsport Park in Taupo, Manfeild
increments of performance. the semi-final. Is it time to consider expanding the Circuit Chris Amon, Highlands
roster to include two events? Motorsport Park in Cromwell, Teretonga
Two Kiwis are vying for this year’s Park, Timaru International Raceway, Mike
championship — Scott McLaughlin and Pero Motorsport Park in Christchurch, and
Shane van Gisbergen. Each claimed a Pukekohe Park Raceway. Four sit in the
win and a second place at this year’s ITM North Island, four in the south.
Auckland SuperSprint event. In recent years only Hampton Downs,
In the midst of all the championship Highlands, Pukekohe and Taupo have
drama, and the revelation that crowd held international events. Does that mean
figures were up on last year (110,678 across that a second Supercars visit would be best
three days, compared to 105,208 in 2017) housed on one of those other tracks?
the question was asked of both drivers: ‘‘Do Not exactly.
Morice McMillin, driving the One Bad Kiwi Pontiac funny car, clocked a 5.623s career you think it’s time to come here more than Hampton Downs sits just a few minutes
best at Queensland’s Willowbank Dragway. Photo / Colin Smith, dragphotos.com.au
once?’’ drive down the road from Pukekohe.
“I think it would be pretty cool to do Having sequential venues right next to
NEW FOTON what the Middle East did a few years
ago, where you do a double-header,”
McLaughlin said.
each other would lay waste to ticket sales
and any chance of scoring a different
audience for both events.
“I’m sure we could accommodate that. If Taupo is perhaps in better shape, but has
we do sea freight and bring the trucks over, long struggled to attract crowds, despite
I’m sure it’s probably not a bad idea. I don’t its geographic position at the centre of a
think the Australians would like it, but I tourism-focused area. Even in the days that
think we’ll enjoy it,” he said. it hosted the A1GP, ticket sales declined
“The passion here is second-to-none,” greatly after year one.
said van Gisbergen. That leaves Highlands. It’s a circuit
NO DEPO “It rivals Bathurst and we need to have a that, having lost its slot on the Australian
SIT race down in the South Island.
“It was cool getting told the crowd
GT endurance calendar, would greatly
appreciate having an international
numbers were up almost 10,000 on last event on its roster. But, amenities like
year. I’m happy to contribute to that and accommodation are scarce in the area —
maybe the controversy adds to that.” particularly if Supercars wish to emulate
It’s important to ask why Supercars the crowds they have at Pukekohe.
DEMO SPECIAL 1 ONLY! probably would not come to New Zealand
twice a year. Chief among those reasons is
The best second Kiwi home for
Supercars probably is not Cromwell, Taupo,
likely to be cost. or a second event on the cusp of Auckland.
2WD / 4WD DOUBLE CAB CUMMINS ENGINE As noted by defending champion Jamie It’s actually probably Christchurch.
Whincup and others, the cost of shipping Formerly known as Ruapuna, Mike
The Foton offers more than just outstanding value a full grid of race cars and parts containers Pero Motorsport Park is a simple circuit.
is not cheap. That’s before you consider the The pit complex is humble, the profile is
• CUMMINS – 2.8L turbo diesel • Roadside assist price of flying, housing, and feeding all the exceptionally flat, and the viewing facilities
• 130kW, 365Nm • Bluetooth and USB staff. are generally of the ‘BYO’ variety.
• Getrag – 5 speed manual • Rear sensors It’s also important to note the focus But it’s a circuit that receives incredible
transmission • Cruise control Supercars has on being a ‘‘truly national’’ support from its locals. Crowds at domestic
• Dana – Limited-slip differential • ISOFIX child restraints
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series in Australia. The calendar is events are always impressive — at times
• Bosch – Electronics • Daytime running lamps methodically mapped out to make sure looking twice as good as those witnessed in
• 3 year/100,000km warranty • Automatic headlights that each state gets its share of racing and around Auckland.
$24,995 INCLUDING GST NO DEP action (unlike a lot of Kiwi categories that The South Island has never seen the
$132 P/W skip the South Island because of cost). The Supercars Championship in the flesh
DRIVE AWAY process of travelling all over Australia is before, so bringing the show to a built-up
Terms and Conditions: This offer is exclusive to Enterprise Foton Gisborne. in itself rather expensive, given that it’s a hub like Christchurch would mean big
Weekly payments based on no deposit over 72 months. Offer finishes November 30, 2018. huge country, so adding another Kiwi event crowds.
could furrow a few brows — especially if There would be plenty of work to be
OUTLET
GLADSTONE ROAD
ENTERPRISE MOTOR GROUP it came at the expense of another event in done, and how it could be funded would be
CENTRE Australia. anyone’s guess. But, Christchurch would be
ROEBUCK ROAD
Marshall Walker Trevor Braybrook Tyler Prosser
As McLaughlin noted, some of those an amazing home for Supercars.
Manager Sales Consultant Sales Consultant KEVIN HOLLIS GLASS
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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2018 7
Teaching the kids
THE idea of helping children with their When you are both ready, move to a
driving can strike fear and anxiety into planned and familiar route with little or
many parents. Helping your child practise no traffic. Introduce more challenging,
driving can be fun but is also challenging. complex driving conditions to improve
The best approach for anyone learning observation, reactions and thinking skills.
to drive is, in the first instance, to take You should also be driving the car, in
professional driving lessons from an your mind. Look well ahead and coach
NZTA-approved driving instructor. This your learner driver on potential hazards
Vehicles with lapsed registration need to undergo a similar inspection process to will ensure you are not passing on bad and the correct action to take.
imported cars. Photo / Supplied habits or outdated techniques. At the end of each practice session,
Learning to drive takes a lot of practice spend time reviewing what went well and
Beware rego traps and being someone’s mentor requires
patience, empathy and knowledge.
It is almost always better to practise in
the car that they will be taking their test in
not so well, and what to include in the next
practice session. Consider taking notes to
give to your child’s professional instructor
at their next lesson.
MEMBERS often get in touch with AA cannot afford it. If you do decide to sell — manual or automatic. It is recommended that a minimum
when thinking about buying a “bargain” your car, it will make it more appealing. Sit in the stationary car and check your of eight hours professional tuition is
deregistered vehicle, usually because they Insurance companies deregister vehicles learner understands and has mastered supplemented with as much practice with
are not sure of the implications. when they become structurally damaged the controls, mirrors and switches, has a a mentor as possible. As a guide, 100 hours
Some can still be in good nick but it is and assessed as an uneconomical repair. comfortable driving position and is able to of practice is recommended before taking
better to stay clear of many of them. A Typically, this kind of damage will reach and operate the pedals correctly. the full driver licence test.
deregistered vehicle can no longer be issued compromise the structural integrity of any Find a place where there is no traffic, Research has shown that the more
with a warrant of fitness. of the bonded or welded seams and joints such as an unused car parking area, and practice learner drivers get, the safer they
To be able to renew a vehicle’s installed by the vehicle manufacturer. practise moving off, stopping and turning. will be after passing the test.
registration, you need a current WoF. Cars Getting the vehicle back to a safe
with an expired registration can still pass standard is difficult and expensive. It will
an annual inspection. need to undergo repair certification.
It’s not until 12 months after the last The AA advises to get a pre-purchase
licence has expired that NZTA will inspection before you hand over your
automatically deregister vehicles. money.
Letters giving notice are sent to the Vehicles with lapsed registration need
address of the registered owner, but if they to undergo a similar inspection process to
have moved house these can be missed and imported cars. The compliance process is Being a driving
the next notification is at WoF time. much more rigorous, comprehensive, and mentor requires
considerable
You have an option to postpone payment expensive, than that of your standard WoF. patience.
of your registration for between three and The deregistered vehicle market can Photo / Supplied
12 months. This requires a small payment, throw interesting choices in to the mix. A
but it is a great option for those who cautious approach is always advisable.
Safety tech first
used in MotoGP has
landed in NZ.
Photo / Alpinestars
For extra bounce
EVIDENCE suggests World MotoGP torso-protecting airbag before the rider’s
champion Marc Marquez won the 2017 body suffers an impact.
and 2018 titles by adopting a crash-on- Under-leather airbags have been
Saturday/win-on-Sunday strategy. He mandatory in Grand Prix motorcycle
appeared some kind of human rubber ball, racing for several seasons and a similar
riding over the limit during practice and system for street riders is being rolled out
qualifying sessions, then bouncing back to world markets. New Zealand is the fifth
to win the races on the Sunday through a market where the system went on sale,
better understanding of the capabilities of though only in Auckland, Wellington, and
his bike and tyres. Christchurch.
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Marquez crashed no less than 23 times The airbag, with its sophisticated sensors
during the 2017 season, and has already (three accelerometers and a gyroscope),
amassed a similar number of ‘dismounts’ electronic control and patented dual-
this year, with two rounds of the inflators, housed in a passive plastic back
Watts Motors Ltd
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protection from the airbag system he wore $699-$1499 for one of those.
www.wattsmotors.co.nz 10 year / 160,000km Powertrain Warranty (whichever comes
beneath his leathers. The system senses Research has shown it reducing impact first) (non transferable). 5 year / 130,000km New Vehicle
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Prices listed are for ASX 2WD XLS, Outlander 2.4L LS and Eclipse Cross XLS 2WD. Eclipse Cross VRX pictured. Red Diamond colour (pictured) is available for an additional
when a crash is imminent and inflates the G-forces from 25g to just 2g. $500. Prices exclude On Road Costs of $550 which includes WoF, registration and a full tank of fuel. Visit mmnz.co.nz for full Diamond Advantage terms and conditions.
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