Trading hours vary, with stations staying open 24 hours in some city and main highway locations, and offering a convenience store service, as well as fuel. Most suburban and town stations close between 7-10pm. Most stations will accept major international credit cards. A wide range of motor vehicles are available and prices vary depending on the make, year and mileage. Vehicles can be purchased from Motor Vehicle Dealers, Auctions or privately.
Japanese Imports are popular and affordable.
This is a great guide on how to buy a car in New Zealand, and what consumer protection is offered by our laws. Your rights when buying Second hand goods in New Zealand . A good guide published by Netguide - NZ's top internet magazine. NZ's largest car auctioneer, selling over 50,000 second hand cars per year. Largest venue is in Auckland, but also has a site in Hamilton Auckland Car Fair - New Zealand's largest venue for private vehicle sales.