Be assured the car you buy is safe and compliant

Ideal Cars is an AA appraised vehicle dealer. All our freshly imported vehicles are AA Apprised with written reports. This means you can have peace of mind when buying from us.
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"Hi there. I bought a very cute little red Nissan Note from Shayne and the team at Ideal Cars, last November 2013. Their service was great, with the least amount of stress possible during the process. ..."

Julie Farrell - Ooh and PS the bar of Chocolate that followed was great too.

"My late husband and I bought our wee 2005 Suzuki Swift in a hurry last August. It’s proving to be a treasure, and I do enjoy the regular emails from your firm. Very useful info."

Joan Fuller

"My girlfriend and I bought a Subaru Legacy from Ideal cars a couple months ago and we love it! The car was low-mileage and well taken care of, and was everything we were looking for in a new ..."

Benjamin Norris & Francesca Spinardi

"Hi. I would highly recommend Ideal Cars to anyone. They provide very good customer service and high quality cars. We would definitely come back there when we buy another car. Thank you."

Razan Rahman

"l was fortunate to purchase a Japanese import Subaru from Ideal Cars. The vehicle was superbly prepared and presented and exceeded my expectations you buy is safe and with the attention to detail. ..."

Bryan Graham, Christchurch

"Best service ever. HIGHLY recommend people go there for their next car.......... What Shayne and his team did for us was mind blowing. To get done what we needed in a short time frame was awesome. ..."

Troy Gibson

"I have bought a few cars off you now. I am a customer that keeps coming back and I am always happy with Ideal Cars. The staff are awesome and friendly and you have always been great to me. I will be ..."

Kylie Cottrell

"Hi Shayne When we needed a new car and other people were mucking us about you stepped in and made it happen. We really appreciated that. Thank you. We'll be back."

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Graeme Moore

"I bought a car from you over a year ago now. My Grey ghost, Toyota Wish. Thank you for talking me in to this bigger model. I have never looked back. It runs like a dream."

Lisa Feltham

Buy with confidence and peace of mind

At Ideal Cars, all the cars we have freshly imported are AA Appraised and Safety Certified, so you can be assured you are purchasing a safe and compliant vehicle.

We are a recognized AA Appraised dealer which means all the cars on our yard, imported by us, have been put through a comprehensive check to comply with New Zealand safety standards and then appraised by an authorized AA Inspector.

We provide a written AA appraisal report for each car, which focuses on the mechanical and safety aspects of the vehicle and provides a clear overview of the vehicle's general condition, giving you that extra confidence.

When buying a used car, it is important to look for these signs of inspection, to guarantee you are purchasing a car which is safe and complies with New Zealand Laws.

An AA Appraised vehicle dealer is one of hte best places to consider when purchasing your next used vehicle and is a safe and trusted option.

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Buy with confidence and peace of mind

At Ideal Cars, all the cars we have freshly imported are AA Appraised and Safety Certified, so you can be assured you are purchasing a safe and compliant vehicle.