We've left Wellington and will shortly leave New Zealand and begin our journey back to the UK via Australia. Project Koru, our "year out" from life in the UK, has essentially run its course.
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So you're going to live in another country (or go travelling) for a year. What do you do with your existing house, car, and other trappings while abroad? The answers will depend in part on whether your house is occupied (by a tenant or sitter) or stands vacant, but in both cases there are several things to keep in mind as you plan your absence.
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Our "new" car is a used Japanese import, so we wanted to be sure of the vehicle's history before going to the expense of a pre-purchase inspection. After purchase we noted that the fitted BMW Business radio could not tune into local radio stations and nor was there an instruction manual for it in the glove compartment. The Internet came through, addressing all three concerns.
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A few brief notes on cars, fuel prices, parking, licensing, road code, the driving experience, and insurance.
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Thinking about buying a Smart city-coupe (fortwo)? The problem with most magazine reviews is their fixation with irrelevancies (e.g. 0-60 mph performance, "only two seats", etc.). If you want a sports MPV then the Smart won't be on your shortlist: if you want a compact, economical city car it could be. Here are some "real world" considerations, positive and potentially negative...
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