Protecting yourself when buying a car privately AND vehicle insurance

Resettling in Aotearoa with Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) · May 12, 2026 · 25m

How to protect yourself when buying a car privately. What legal protection do you have when you buy a car privately? How to check if it's stolen, damaged, who owns it, and if it's mechanically sound. AND what options you have to cut the cost of insurance, but make sure you’re still covered.