How to Make Your Car Off-Road Ready
While off-roaders come off the assembly line with plenty of capability, you can make a few modifications to keep your vehicle (and you!) safe as you trundle off, over, and around the beaten path. With better weather on its way, it’s the perfect time to learn how to make a car off-road ready. Buckle up as…
Most Economical Cars Available in New Zealand
As we’re all getting bitten by the pump and purse strings are tightening across the country, the economy is perhaps the most important factor to consider when buying a car. In this guide, frugality meets the open road as we cover the most economical cars in New Zealand in 2023. Nissan Leaf: Embracing the Future of Efficiency…
The Best Cars for Road Trips and Camping
With the days getting longer and substantially hotter, dreams of packing up the car, wrangling the kids, and hitting the road are at the top of all our minds. Most of us know where we’re going, even what roads we’ll take, but what about what car we’ll drive? With the right car, your summer roadie…
Win $500 cash for fuel.
Summer is just around the corner, and it’s time for epic road trips! If you’re as excited as we are, you’ll love our latest Facebook contest. Imagine cruising down the open road with an extra $500 in your pocket for gas, courtesy of Portage Cars. ???? All you need to do to enter is head…
Dealing with Dealers – What to Ask a Car Dealer
Despite the general rumblings and grumblings, not every car dealer is a sleazeball out to get you. In fact, plenty of us are pretty nice people! We’re here to help you find a car and send you off the lot happy. But to do that, we need a little help from you. Here, we will…
Six Reasons to Buy an Electric Car in 2023
As we cruise through 2023, the era of electric vehicles is well and truly underway. Current EVs and hybrid cars are far more than a tool for the eco-warriors; they represent the future of transportation. Discover a few of the reasons to buy an electric car in 2023 and join the electric revolution. 1. Reduce Your Carbon…
How to Clean the Headlights
Plenty of people love taking care of their cars to keep that perfect showroom shine and new car smell. However, one area often overlooked is the headlights, which are incredibly important to the look and safety of your car. Here, we will provide a complete guide on how to clean your headlights because, as our after-sales care…
When Does a Car Need a Service? Signs to Look for
Cars, just like people, require regular check-ups to stay in good shape. But when does a car need a service? Along with our commitment to after-sales services for cars, we have created a comprehensive guide that will explore the signs that it’s time to schedule a service and give your ride a little tender love and care. …
The 4 Best Cheap Sedan Models to Buy in 2023
Sedans have been the benchmark that all other daily commuters have been measured to for decades. These popular vehicles combine affordability, reliability, and fuel efficiency to provide the ideal package for everyday driving. If you want to buy a new car in NZ that won’t break the bank, a sedan may be just what you…
5 Surprisingly Affordable Sports Cars
As kids, the idea of owning a flashy sports car seemed like a certainty rather than a possibility. However, as life goes on, that dream becomes just that – a dream. But Portage Cars is here to tell you that your sports car dream can come true without having to re-mortgage the house! Discover some…
The Four Most Reliable Classic Cars
Buying a classic car can feel like a game of roulette as you dread the day it puts you in the red. But not every car has to be a money pit! From classic NZ station wagons to the iconic Beetle, plenty of old cars have life in them yet. Discover the four most reliable classic cars you can…
How to Purchase a New Car: What You Need to Know
Buying a new car is both exciting and stressful. There are so many little things you need to think about, which means there are plenty of opportunities to trip up along the way. Everyone has a horror story of buying the wrong car that ruined their daily commute and bank account in one fell swoop….