So for the record, I had a non-EV car scream bloody murder, barely drivable, ABS triggering randomly, 10 warnings whenever you turned it on, and in the end it was one little burnt out sensor that caused it all.
I wouldn’t buy a tesla considering all the dodgy stuff that has come out, but non-EVs are just as susceptable to the printer analogy.
That kinda sounds like it might break some kinda law? A fire safety requorement comes to mind, but I’m not sure if it actually applies to cars and not just buildings.
But yes, you’re right, a car you can’t get out of at all times is a car no one should have.
My car insurance through Trade Me (Tower) is about to renew and the new cost is 100% higher. Any recommendations for a new insurer or are we powerless to prevent these increases?
If you crashed your car, would you be able to buy a new one?
If yes, consider third party insurance. Through ANZ (who resell Vero) the third party cover has always been cheap for us. We recently switched to full cover but I’m not convinced it’s worth it. Previously we were paying perhaps $150 per year per car (no fire/theft/windows, just cover for the other party).
It costs us maybe $700 a year to have comprehensive cover on a vehicle insured for $10k (with an excess of maybe $1500 or something). I figure if we have an accident on average every 15 years, then that’s $10,500 when the payout would be $8,500 after excess.
Now I mention it, before you go for third party, see what your excess is. You can often save quite a bit by moving that up to $2k or even $5k (depending on the value if your car).
Police confirm ram was in paddock where two found dead in rural Waitākere (www.rnz.co.nz)
A man and woman were found dead at the Anzac Valley Road address in Waitākere before 7.30am....
Aotearoa Weekly Kōrero 19/4/2024
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Car Insurance 100% rise
My car insurance through Trade Me (Tower) is about to renew and the new cost is 100% higher. Any recommendations for a new insurer or are we powerless to prevent these increases?