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Legionella is a good think to keep in mind, but all one needs to do (in the context of hot water) is ensure their cylinder is hot (60 deg+)…

I never drove a mild hybrid before the Suzuki. (and normally we have a EV and a full hybrid in the driveway) I know on paper it sucks…

Should note the Atto 1 premium is a better match for the base dolphin than the dolphin Premium. Similar range etc.

Some lightly used MG4's at attractive prices: https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/mg/mg4/listing/5603634144 Used Lexus UX300e (73 kWh),…

I now think the "Hybrid" bit in the mild hybrid Suzuki's really sucks (air con doesn't even work when the engine is off). So you get non…

I have a 2022 mild hybrid swift as a loan car while our leaf is getting some repairs. Adequate, but quite underwhelming. You need to work…

As a general rule, in private use and outside of the tropics, non plug in hybrid batteries last the life of the vehicle. My RX400h is still…

Depends where in Asia. In the Philippines (just because I sat in one in a manila showroom), it's PHP 898,000. Works out to NZD27,000 Should…

NZ dolphin specs here: https://www.bydauto.co.nz/storage/uploads/11745856-5e54-42db-ac81-636c3fef997d/BYD-Dolphin-Spec-Sheet---1-Nov.pdf…

It's AUD25,000 in aus, which works out to $28,750. Add a little for more distant shipping, and our stronger CGA protection, and I think…

BYD are repeating their June deal. https://www.cheapies.nz/node/51811 T&C here: https://www.bydauto.co.nz/terms-condition Also of note, at…

I would strongly advise going with fiber. It's simply the best tech around. Low ping, low jitter, No congestion. Unlimited really does seem…

I missed putting liquidator / administrator fees at the top of the list, which is essential if we want somebody to take on that role. Yes,…

News has hit stuff. https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/360856441/grabone-operator-goes-liquidation Grabones arrangement with businesses seems…

For torrenting (depending on what media), consider getting a NAS or similar hardwired and next to your data. For competitive FPS, I suggest…

Assume you mean 1 Gbps down . 500 Mbps up fiber connection. Anything faster than this (2,4 & 8 Gbps hyperfiber) is getting a bit…

I think we are up to 5 or 6 now, but also have been on the course a few times. Mostly work on irons. I can hit out to about 100m carry with…

We are getting coaching from Peter, who is their head coach. We are beginners, and have been quite happy with Peter (and as such he is the…

I go weekly. For 1 on 1 lessons (not really a cheapies item). Below photo from their website is an actual photo's of bays 1 to 4. (note…

KGolf has a long running deal where use of their simulator bays is discounted in the morning, 7 days a week. Regular price is $40 / hour…

There was 15 in stock an hour before closing on Sunday. Unless a reseller has cleaned them out, it is very likely they still have stock.

Correct. Standard warranty 4 year / 100,000 km. Traction Battery gets a more: 8 years / 160,000 km (whichever occurs first), with a minimum…

Link is to Costco Australia, as Costco NZ doesn't have an online store. Callaway Edge Men's 10 Piece Right Handed Regular Flex Golf Club…

My assumption they were being sarcastic, as I Started the line with "High spec's" Even in the BEV space, 1500 kg is nothing to write home…

Thanks, Fixed

https://www.stuff.co.nz/motoring/360504997/road-test-leapmotor-c10-biggest-ev-bargain-2025 Already aggressively priced, the Leapmotor C10…

Registration's of interest now open, Applications open on the 18th Sept. >Up to $200,000 contribution for each of 40 farm's keen to install…

Other than the Kristi Noem video's, this is normal for the USA. In general they don't allow airside transiting (like Singapore etc). I…

Indeed their electronic travel authorization is CAN $7 amazing value. Be careful, there are the sponsored links on google (with prices 10x…

There was this deal last year. Greater than 50% discount: https://www.cheapies.nz/node/50097 And that was because the RZ450e was selling…