Cars, Ownership & Lifestyle

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A customer recently told me she wanted to lease a vehicle because she didn't want a loan. But is leasing really that different from finance? Let's break down vehicle lease vs finance in NZ, clear up some common misconceptions, and explore why choosing the right option starts with understanding what you want to achieve.

What happens when family road trips, ridiculous conversations and real-life moments start becoming songs? Meet Beautiful Chaos Family — the slightly unexpected creative side of life behind Adrianne Drives Smarter.

Not everyone grows up talking about money. I was lucky enough to — and that early knowledge helped shape my financial future. Now, after 20 years in finance and insurance, I love passing what I’ve learned on to others.

Wondering whether GardX Vehicle Protection is worth it? Here's a practical guide to what GardX actually protects, how it works and whether it makes sense for your vehicle.

How much boot space is really left when all seven seats are up? I climbed into the Nissan Patrol, Nissan X-Trail and BYD SEALION 8 to put their 7-seater boot space to a very real-world test.

My 1991 Nissan Figaro already had an incredible story before it became mine. From its documented Driven Car Guide history to preserving and enjoying it today, here's how one little classic car completely changed my perspective on vehicle ownership.