Tootsweet Used Car Services

Here at Tootsweet, we know things.  We know things about cars, and we know people who know things about cars.  If you want the latest information about buying or selling a car, keeping your car in mint condition, or to receive special offers from us and our partners, subscribe to SweetTips here.

Contact Us

​

P: 0800 TOOTSWEET

    0800 866 879

​

E: hello@tootsweet.co.nz

​

Hours

​

9.00am - 5.00pm weekdays

10.00am - 4.00pm weekends

© 2018 BY TOOTSWEET NZ LIMITED

Tootsweet NZ Limited is a Registered Financial Services Provider (FSP613089) and is a member of the Insurance & Financial Services Ombudsman Scheme

  • Facebook - White Circle
  • Instagram - White Circle
  • LinkedIn - White Circle

SweetTips

Tootsweet Car Finance

Our Partners

 

Finance Terms and Conditions

​

Compliments / Complaints

​

Privacy Policy

​

Website Terms of Use

KEEP ME SWEET

WARRANTIES AND

InSURANCE

So you've found the car for you - and it all checks out - but what if?  We can help you protect your investment with a range of insurances to cover every eventuality.

Getting covered is quick and easy - simply complete one of the contact forms below and we will send you a quote, policy details and payment details.  Once you've decided on your level of cover we will get you protected, Tootsweet!

For rating and solvency information, please see here. 

Mechanical warranty
motor vehicle insurance
LIFESTYLE PROTECTION INSURANCE
GUARANTEED ASSET PROTECTION

So you've found the car for you - and it all checks out - but what if?  We can help you protect your investment with insurances to cover every eventuality.

Getting covered is quick and easy - simply complete one of the contact forms below and we will send you a quote, policy details and payment details.  Once you've decided on your level of cover we will get you protected, Tootsweet!

PROTECT MY RIDE

For rating and solvency information for Marac Insurance (Mechanical Warranty, GAP and LPI), please see here. 

For rating and solvency information for Crombie Lockwood (MVI), please see here

Mechanical warranty

motor vehicle insurance

LIFESTYLE PROTECTION INSURANCE

GUARANTEED ASSET PROTECTION

MECHANICAL 

WARRANTY

Why do I need a warranty?

​

Buying a used car from a private seller offers lots of advantages - it could be that you've found the car been searching for, you like the price, you don't like dealing with pushy sales people, the location is handy, or all of the above. 

 

But here's the big "but".  When you buy privately, there is no protection.  No Consumer Guarantees Act, no Fair Trading Act, no Motor Vehicle Trader Standards, no MTA to assist.  It is the Wild West of car buying and there are more than a few horror stories to put you off.

​

And if you're a tradie, or other business owner and your car has been purchased in your business name, did you know you don't get any Consumer Guarantees Act protection, even if you buy from a dealer?

​

At Tootsweet, we want to change that.  Mechanical Breakdown Insurance provides similar or in some cases, better, protection for car buyers than buying from a car dealer.  That way, you get all the advantages of buying privately, without the risk.

​

How much does it cost?

​

Policy costs and applicable excesses vary depending on the details of the vehicle.  Complete our"Get Covered" form for a no-obligation quote.  

​

What cars qualify?

​

Cover is available for most vehicles under 16 years old with less than 225,000kms on the clock.  When you are purchasing privately, it must undergo a Pre-Purchase Inspection.  We can organise that too!  Fill out our "Get Covered" form to check that cover is available for your vehicle and for a no-obligation quote. 

​

How do I get covered?

​

Easy!  After you have received our quote and you want to purchase a Mechanical Warranty, contact us by phone or email and we will take you through the process.  Payment can be made by credit card or bank deposit on receipt of our invoice.  

​

Who is the insurer?

​

Our mechanical warranties are provided by Marac Insurance Limited and is underwritten by DPL Insurance Limited. 

​

For all the details, see here

THE sweet

DEETS

Cover available for vehicles up to 16 years old and 225,000kms

​

1, 2 and 3 year warranties available

​

Day 1 cover - no stand down period

​

Cover for most business vehicles

 

Unlimited mileage from policy start date

​

Unlimited claims for all vehicles.  No claim limits for standard vehicles under 150,000kms.  See Policy Booklet for other limits

​

All policies come with 24 hour AA Roadside Assist

​

Rental car and accommodation allowances if the breakdown occurs out of town

(Terms and conditions may apply.  Please refer to the policy wording for more details.)

GET COVERED

MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE

For the policy wording, see here

(and use code MVHRT0318)

After spending your precious time and hard-earned cash finding your sweet ride, the last thing you want is to lose it all in the event of an accident, fire or theft.  Or worse, lose not only your own car but wind up liable for damage to old mate's Ferrari due to a moment's inattention. 

​

So it's vital you are insured from the moment you take the keys to your new wheels.  At Tootsweet we can help get you covered with one of the most comprehensive motor vehicle insurance policies available.

​

How much does it cost?

​

Policy costs vary depending on a range of factors, including details of the vehicle and vehicle location.  Premium discounts are available for no recent claims, exclusion of under 25s and named drivers.  Complete our "Get Covered" form for a no-obligation quote.

​

How do I get covered?

​

Easy!  We will need to go through a few questions with you and this can be done by phone or email - you choose.  Just fill out our "Get Covered" form and we will send you a quote as well as the next steps. 

 

How do I pay?

 

Payment can be made by credit card or bank deposit once you decide to go ahead, or you can finance the policy with your car finance.  

​

Who is the insurer?

​

Our Motor Vehicle Insurance is administered by Crombie Lockwood and underwritten by IAG New Zealand Limited. 

​

​

​

​

​

For all the details, see here

THE sweet

DEETS

No excess for replacement or repair of broken windscreen, window glass, sunroof or factory-fitted lights.

​

Reduced excess ($100) for keys and locks.

​

Cover for fitted car accessories up to $1000 so you can protect your sweet sounds.

​

Cover for roadworthy trailers up to $1500

(Terms and conditions may apply.  Please refer to the policy wording for more details.)

GET COVERED

LIFESTYLE PROTECTION INSURANCE

What is Lifestyle Protection Insurance?

​

Lifestyle Protection Insurance provides protection for those times in life where the unexpected happens.  The policy provides a monthly nominated amount of cover which will help you and your family meet your living costs and other financial commitments, like vehicle finance, insurance, utilities etc, in the event of death, serious illness or redundancy.

​

What cover is available?

​

Basic:  Life cover, accidental death cover

Standard:  Life, accidental death, accident, disability cover.

Full:  Life, accidental death, accident, disability, redundancy, business interruption, bankruptcy, suspension, hospitalisation cover.

​

What are the benefits and how much does it cost?

​

Benefits will depend on the policy and your claim.  Costs will depend on the level of cover and the monthly benefit sought. Complete the "Get Covered" form for a no-obligation quote.

​

How do I pay?

 

Payment can be made by credit card or bank deposit once you decide to go ahead, or you can finance the policy with your car finance.  

 

Who is the insurer?

​

Lifestyle Protection Insurance is provided and underwritten by Marac Insurance Limited.

​

​

​

​

​

​

For the policy booklet, see here

For the policy wording, see here

THE sweet

DEETS

Monthly benefit payable to your nominated account for use as you require.

​

Flexible term and benefit options.

​

Accidental death cover provides monthly benefit x months left to run on policy and an additional payment of the monthly benefit x 10

(Terms and conditions may apply.  Please refer to the policy wording for more details.)

GET COVERED

guaranteed asset protection

What is Guaranteed Asset Protection?

​

Guaranteed Asset Protection is insurance against the shortfall that may occur in the event that your vehicle is stolen or written off, and your Motor Vehicle Insurance pay-out does not cover the loan balance outstanding on your finance agreement.

​

Why would there be a shortfall?

​

Because interest is payable on your loan, the settlement figure early in the term of your loan can be higher than the value of your vehicle.  This difference will be even greater if you have financed a warranty or other insurance policy.  See what we mean here.

​

What cover is available?

​

There are two options - $5,000 or $10,000.

​

How do I get covered?

​

This is a finance-related policy so cover is only available with a finance contract.  If you are considering finance, complete the "Get Covered" form and we'll get in touch to see how we can help.

​

How do I pay?

 

Payment can be made by credit card or bank deposit once you decide to go ahead, or you can finance the policy with your car finance.  

 

Who is the insurer?

 

Lifestyle Protection Insurance is provided and underwritten by Marac Insurance Limited.

​

​

​

For the policy wording, see here

THE sweet

DEETS

Claims are paid direct to financier with bonus cash payment to customer of 10% of the value of the policy

​

Make sure you aren't left with thousands to pay on a car you don't have

​

(Terms and conditions may apply.  Please refer to the policy wording for more details.)

GET COVERED

When life gives you 

LEMONS,

it's a good idea to have a 

juICER

  • Tootsweet for Buyers

  • Tootsweet for Sellers

  • About Us

  • Sweet Tips

  • More

    CONTACT US