Driven to tramp

December 2018

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Second-hand imports have made reliable Japanese 4WDs affordable. Photo: Mark Wilson
Always wanted to explore that remote valley but been put off by the rough access track? Mark Wilson has some advice on the vehicles that will get you there ‘Accessible by 4WD or company car’ is a tongue-in-cheek South Island expression that captures perfectly the dilemma for a vehicle owner deciding whether to drive that […]
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