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February 2022Driving Blog | State InsuranceTop 10 Suburbs for Collisions
State is urging drivers to take extra caution on the road, as new claims data reveals parts of the country with the highest rate of vehicle collisions.
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August 2020Driving Blog | State InsuranceProtecting Your Ride
The cost of car insurance depends on a lot of things. Here are some of the things that can impact premiums.
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August 2020Driving Blog | State InsuranceGetting Your Car Ready for a Summer Road Trip
So your leave’s approved, the summer bach is booked, your swimming togs still fit and it’s time to hit the road. But hang on! How’s your car’s health?
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August 2020Driving Blog | State InsuranceHow to Stop Someone from Stealing Your Car
Protect your vehicle from car thieves. Anything you can do to slow down professional car thieves or joy-riders will make your vehicle a less appealing target.
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August 2020Driving Blog | State InsuranceFour of the Best South Island Road Trips
Whether you’re on four wheels or two, the South Island is a motoring paradise.
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December 2019Driving Blog | State InsurancePlanning the Perfect Self-Driving Holiday
Really understanding what makes a country tick means spending more time getting to know the people and places.
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December 2019Driving Blog | State InsuranceDon't Let a Chip in Your Windscreen Stop You from Smashing the Silly Season
No time for a smashed windscreen, that's for sure. Especially when it could cost you the use of your car for a few days.
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December 2019Driving Blog | State Insurance10 Essential Car Maintenance Tasks that Anyone Can Do
The best way to save on vehicle costs is to follow some basic tips to keep your car out of the garage and on the road.
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December 2019Driving Blog | State InsuranceEight of the Best New Zealand Road Trips
New Zealand has a great range of gorgeous landscapes to explore, from volcanic mountains and native forests to rolling farmland and spectacular coastlines.
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December 2019Driving Blog | State InsuranceTips to Get You Through Your Warrant of Fitness (WoF)
A warrant of fitness (WoF) determines that your vehicle meets required New Zealand safety standards.
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November 2019Driving Blog | State InsuranceSummer Road Trip Tips
Here’s how to transform a potentially tedious car ride into a smoothly-rolling adventure.
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October 2019Driving Blog | State InsuranceCar Buyers Guide
Whether your budget is a couple of thousand or substantially more, buying a new or used car is both exciting and stressful.
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October 2019Driving Blog | State InsuranceSmart Strategies for Selling Your Car
Handy tips on getting ready to sell your car, how to find a buyer in less time and a heads up on the forms you need to complete the sale.
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October 2019Driving Blog | State InsuranceWinter Road Trip Coming Up? Stay Safe with These Tips
During these times, drivers need to adjust their motoring behaviour to manage the added risks.
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February 2019Driving Blog | State InsuranceAll About Windscreens
What may seem like a humble piece of glass, actually has a number of important features.
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January 2019Driving Blog | State InsuranceHeading Away to Recharge? Check Your Car Battery First
We Kiwis need to get into the habit of checking our car batteries more often.
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April 2017Driving Blog | State InsuranceStaying Alert on the Roads
It’s a tradition for many Kiwis to head away on a long weekend. But with long weekends comes long drives and driver fatigue.
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August 2016Driving Blog | State InsuranceBlack Ice - Not Nice
Black ice is often formed after a light rain, and when ground temperature is at zero degrees or lower.