Bolt head markings show how strong the bolt is. Original bolts on MGB and earlier MGs carried markings on the bolt head, the most common of which were ‘R’, ‘S’
Speedo Calibration
If a tyre of a different size or aspect ratio is fitted, this will affect the speedo. To check the effect of the tyres on the speedo, measure the rolling
MGB model identification
In NZ, there is always vagueness as to the exact model when looking at date of first registration due to the shipping time as well as the other lags between
Pre-emptive maintenance
For preemptive maintenance, classic MG’s are fairly basic cars and simple to maintain by today’s standards. The long term health of the car can be easily looked after on a
Reregistering a car with lapsed registration
A car which has its registration lapsed for more than a year is de-registered by NZTA. To return it to the road, it has to undergo the same compliance process
Importing a car into New Zealand
Look before you leap!
If you are thinking of importing a car to NZ, here are some things to be aware of:
To be registered in New Zealand, the car will have
Buying an MG?
We offer free pre-purchase checks which are high level rather than detailed checks of the key problem areas of the body, engine condition and the general feel of whether the