Travel Cars New Zealand Recenzje 6

We told Luis the route we wanted to take and he recommended a couple of amazing places to hike along our route. He also marked some fantastic and reasonably priced places to eat on the map. Definitely tell him which route you want to take so he can tell you about the places he's been.

Nice people to deal with, we bought a campervan for 7 months and sold it back with no issues. Very happy with the experience

If I could, I'd give zero stars. He sold me a car for far too much money, a car that already had numerous defects from the start, which I wasn't aware of. The check engine light came on on the second day. I called the dealer for support, as I was still within the 1000 km warranty period. His response was that he was only responsible for breakdowns, but that I should take it to a mechanic because it was the sensor. So he already knew exactly what was broken. But that wasn't all. The mechanic found even more problems, and I ended up paying over $700 just for the diagnostic scan. The car still wouldn't start for the next few days. So, back to another mechanic. This time it was the O2 sensor that needed replacing... $600 paid. After about five weeks, the check engine light came on again. This time it was the key sensor, and I discovered that the thermostat had been faulty from the beginning. $1050. Furthermore, I could never properly tell if there was enough engine oil because measuring it was difficult. Even the mechanics could barely determine the correct level. It was more of a guessing game. The entire time, I never managed to get over hills or small bumps properly. The engine had no power, which wasn't noticeable on level roads. I was even pulled over by the police because of it. I paid $10,000 for it. I CAN ONLY RECOMMEND: STAY AWAY FROM THIS DEALER!!!

UPDATE:
Unfortunately, I have to respond to the car dealer's reply again, as he seems to be trying to shift the blame. 1. The invoice for NZD 700 included a scan of the car over the weekend and – as already mentioned – the repair of the vehicle, during which further defects were discovered. The dealer made no mention whatsoever of any attempt to reach an agreement. On the contrary, he pointed out that I had already driven a few kilometers and that it wasn't his responsibility. He told me to take it to a garage. 2. The test drive took place primarily on the motorway, where the speed limit is 90 km/h. As an older woman who has just arrived in New Zealand and is still getting used to driving on the left, I certainly wasn't driving recklessly... and now I almost have to laugh... he claims I hit every bumper... I don't think the car dealer would have let me drive for 45 minutes if I had hit every bumper, since the car was registered in his name. Furthermore, it's surprising that a car dealer with 11 years of experience... There were only two reviews from the previous year, and then suddenly a review from January 20th appeared after I left one. Strange coincidences do happen.

UPDATE 10.04.2026
From the dealer’s statement, it is obvious that we are neither talking about the same vehicle, nor can they be referring to me as the customer.

The vehicle I purchased was a 2006 Mazda MPV. It was advertised online at a price of NZD 11,990. This price was listed on the pre-prepared purchase contract and was then manually reduced by the dealer at the time of purchase to approximately NZD 10,000. I have the purchase contract—there is no better proof.

Describing the vehicle’s defects is hardly necessary when looking at my credit card statement. I would have been happy if it had only been a sensor!

Bay of Islands – 13/01/2026 – €96.91 (NZD 195)
Bay of Islands – 15/01/2026 – €387.35 (NZD 770)
Auckland – 16/01/2026 – €267.85 (NZD 530)
Haast – 13/02/2026 – €71.23 (NZD 140)
Wanaka – 16/02/2026 – €38.47 (NZD 76)
Wanaka – 20/02/2026 – €560.48 (NZD 1,100)

In total, I spent around NZD 2,800 on repairs and workshop costs. That is more than a quarter of the purchase price. You don’t do something like that for fun while on holiday.

However, it is interesting to note that, if one believes the dealer’s statements, another vehicle was apparently also reduced in price by NZD 1,000 shortly before being sold. As far as I remember, there was also a 2002 Toyota Estima on the dealer’s lot. So there were obviously issues there as well.

I therefore conclude: I am not alone in my experience!

Great experience buying a campervan here, owner always responded quickly and had no issues with the car on my 7 month trip, manage to sell my camper somewhere else at the end of my trip.

Best place to buy a campervan in Auckland, the owner Luis helped me to find a right car. And I can’t be more happy with it.

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Very good service and variety of city car's and campervans, self-contained or not self-contained.
Honestly prices and car's pre-check.