The Nissan Serena has become very popular due to its affordability and versatility. It can be adapted for various applications such as transport – both passenger and cargo and as a camper van. It’s however one of the most misunderstood minivans in the market and there’s a lot of conflicting information on its reliability. In this guide, we set the record straight on its reliability and how it compares with its closest rivals such as the Toyota Noah and Mitsubishi Delica D5. We also delve into the engines that come with it and tell you which ones to avoid. We tell you about the common problems to look out for when buying a used Serena plus and how to spot these problems.

Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication, and nothing exemplified this more than the Nissan X-Trail. It thrived in simplicity and owners here in New Zealand loved it for its DIY maintenance. However, this has changed and the current X-Trail is nothing but simple. It’s laden with the latest technologies such as idling stop and an array of safety systems that make it a complex SUV. These systems are good when they work but problematic when they don’t. If you are a buyer looking for a used X-Trail, you need to be knowledgeable and meticulous in your search. This guide will equip you with useful information that you need along your ownership journey.

The Subaru Impreza offers exceptional 4WD capability that cannot be matched by any of its competitors. The Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system is an ingenious technology that gives the Impreza unparalleled performance in slippery conditions. This is what sets it apart from a crowded playing field that includes the Audi A3, Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Auris (Known as Corolla Sport in later years), and Mazda Axela. In this guide, we give you a detailed comparison of these storied hatchbacks and tells you which one comes on top. We also tell you about the new FB engines that come with the Impreza, why they can be problematic and what to do to avoid such when buying a used Impreza.

This Owner’s Manual covers the  2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017 Subaru XV in the New Zealand market.

This Owner’s Manual covers the 2018 Subaru XV in the New Zealand market.

This Owner’s Manual covers the 2019 Subaru XV in the New Zealand market.

This Owner’s Manual covers the 2020 Subaru XV in the New Zealand market.

The Subaru XV excels in off-road performance, an area where most of its rivals and even many of the so-called big SUVs struggle. The Ingenious symmetrical AWD gives the XV exceptional traction making it one of the most capable compact SUVs in the market. On the flip side, there have been issues reported with the FB engines and the CVT transmission and it generally needs a buyer to be extra careful when buying a used Subaru XV. In this guide, we will delve into these issues and how to avoid them when buying a used XV.

This Owner’s Manual applies to the 2012 Suzuki Swift, 2013 Suzuki Swift, 2014 Suzuki Swift, 2015 Suzuki Swift, 2016 Suzuki Swift, and 2017 Suzuki Swift cars that are specifically sold in the New Zealand market.

This Owner’s Manual applies to the 2018 Suzuki Swift, 2019 Suzuki Swift, 2020 Suzuki Swift, and 2021 Suzuki Swift cars that are specifically sold in the New Zealand market.

In the ever-changing landscape of automotive engineering, the Suzuki Swift stands out like a sore thumb as one of the few cars that has maintained its simplicity. This simplicity however comes at a cost as simpler cars are often less safe than the complex ones. It’s a double-edged sword and a dilemma that most buyers grapple with. Should you choose a simpler car that is reliable but less safe or should you choose a complex car that is safer but less reliable? Nowhere is this dilemma more acute than when buying a Suzuki Swift. Worry not, this is the main question that we address in this guide. We go into detail on the safety of the Swift and tell you about its safety and reliability. We delve into the engines that come with the Swift, these are the 1.2-Litre DualJet K12C Engine (Petrol), the 1.0-Liter BoosterJet K10C Engine (Turbocharged Petrol) and the 1.2-Liter DualJet Hybrid (Hybrid). We tell you about their performance and efficiency in real life scenarios. We compare the Swift with its closest rivals such as the Toyota Vitz, Honda Vitz, VW Polo and Mazda Demio.  At the end of this guide, you will be empowered to make the right decision.

This owner’s manual applies to the Toyota Alphard models manufactured between April 2010 to September 2011. For Right Hand Drive.