MotorcyclesMotorcycle ITV: when to take it and what to check first
Find out when a motorcycle needs its Spanish ITV inspection, how to calculate its age, which documents to check and how to assess a used bike’s history.
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CarsWhat Car Environmental Labels Mean
What car environmental labels mean, which documents to check on a used car, and why the DGT sticker does not determine the category on its own.
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Commercial vehiclesPayload or volume: how to choose a work van without falling short
Volume does not guarantee that a van can carry more kilograms. This guide explains which figures to compare, how to account for the real weight of the fit-out and which documents to request before completing a purchase in Spain.
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CarsHow to Calculate Car Depreciation Before You Buy
Learn how to estimate a car’s loss in value without confusing asking prices, tax values and selling prices. A practical method for comparing new and used purchases using resale scenarios.
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CarsDriving in the Rain: What to Check on Your Car and How to Stay Safer
A practical guide to preparing your car for rain, adapting speed and following distance, and acting cautiously around puddles, reduced visibility and tunnels.
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CarsAutomatic or manual gearbox in a used car: a document guide
Manual or automatic is not a choice between labels: before buying, confirm which transmission the car has, check its history and do not ignore doubts during the test drive.
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CarsGarage quote: how to read it, compare it and avoid surprises
A practical method for reviewing two or more repair quotes before authorising the work: which documents to request, which fields to compare and what to do if the job needs to be extended.
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CarsHow to Compare Two Car Boots: Litres, Shape and Payload
Litres are a useful guide, but seat configuration, geometry and payload determine whether a boot really works for family use, trips and everyday equipment.
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CarsPetrol, diesel or electric? Calculate your cost per 100 km
A guide to comparing the energy spend of petrol, diesel and electric cars using your own consumption figures, receipts, bills and charging habits, without confusing it with the total cost of owning a car.
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CarsWhat to ask a seller before viewing a used car
The information and documents worth requesting before a viewing, how to check them against the DGT, and when to rule out a used car.
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CarsUsed car rights: consumer buyer vs trader or private seller
Before paying a deposit, identify who is actually selling the vehicle. Time limits, the presumption about the origin of a defect and how to make a claim differ depending on whether the seller is a professional or a private individual.
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CarsHow to find out if a car has an outstanding recall in Spain
Before buying a used car registered in Spain, check for outstanding recalls using the VIN and review the DGT vehicle report.
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