Vehicles

 
Vehicles have safety ratings which give you the best indication of how your vehicle is likely to perform in a crash.
 
The ratings range from 1 to 5-stars with the safest vehicles having a 4 or 5-star safety rating.  1 and 2-star vehicles provide less protection in a crash. The more stars, the safer the car.
 
When buying a vehicle it is recommended you buy the safest, cleanest and most efficient vehicle in your price range.
 
There are vehicles with high safety ratings available in most vehicle categories and price brackets. 
 
Vehicles with 1 or 2-star safety ratings account for two out of three deaths and serious injuries on New Zealand roads.
 
If you own a 1 or 2-star safety rated vehicle and are disposing of it, you can help reduce the number of these unsafe vehicles on our roads by deregistering and scrapping it rather than selling it on.
 
 
Keeping your vehicle maintained
 
Give your vehicle a regular TWIRL - Tyres, Windscreen, wipers and mirrors, Indicators, Rust, Lights checks.

Resources
RightCar
NZTA Waka Kotahi - Check Your Car