One of the questions we're often asked is whether or not it's worth bringing your car to New Zealand. The answer probably depends on costs - and whether your vehicle has left-hand steering.
A new, family-sized car in New Zealand will differ widely in price, depending on the make and model. See ConsumerNZ to find out more about pricing. Pre-owned cars - used cars - are considerably less, and can start from as little as NZ$1000, depending on age and mileage. Check out TradeMe motors for a full selection of new and used automobiles on offer.
Then you need to check the cost of shipping and landing the car. A general guide is around £1,800 from the UK. From the west coast of the USA it can be around US$3,000. You'll also need to check that your car complies with New Zealand import rules regarding safety features and low emissions. For more on this, see Land Transport NZ.
To find out more about car ownership in New Zealand, including the cost of petrol -- it currently costs about NZ$85 to fill a family-sized car -- go to AA (The New Zealand Automobile Association).
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