Explore brings together information for informed vehicle decisions. Start with the intended use and market, then check each guide’s sources and review date.
41 articles
Camping & RVsBeds, garage space and seating capacity are not enough to choose a campervan or motorhome. Learn how to check the masses for the specific vehicle and plan water, luggage, travellers and accessories without exceeding the MAM or axle limits.
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CarsInstalling a dashcam does not make every recording conclusive evidence or allow it to be shared without limits. These are the precautions for recording, storing, submitting and publishing footage in Spain.
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CarsAn independent used-car inspection is not a complete guarantee. This guide explains when it is worthwhile, what scope to request and how to turn the report into a buying decision.
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Commercial vehiclesA guide for self-employed professionals and microfleets that need to plan for what happens when their van is immobilised: cover, category, payload, drivers, costs and alternatives.
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CarsAll-wheel drive does not replace suitable tyres. Compare front-wheel-drive and AWD versions based on your journeys, snow conditions and used-car checks.
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Camping & RVsA guide to telling parking apart from camping, checking the conditions of a stop and preparing an alternative before sleeping in a campervan or motorhome.
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MotorcyclesHaving ABS does not mean that two motorcycles brake with the same functions. We explain what lean-sensitive management adds, its limits and how to verify the actual equipment on a new or used bike.
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BoatingA guide to choosing between boat hire with or without a skipper and checking qualifications, navigation area, insurance, deposit, fuel, weather and handover before booking.
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CarsPlan your breaks, recognise the signs of drowsiness in time and act safely on a long road journey.
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MotorcyclesFind 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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CarsThe vehicle documents, towbar, actual weight and maximum authorised masses (MAM; MMA in Spanish documentation) answer different questions. This guide explains how to check them before buying or hitching up a trailer, caravan or motorcycle trailer, and when to review B96 or B+E.
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BoatingA guide to checking identity, ownership, charges, navigation documents, CE marking and the contract before buying a used recreational boat in Spain.
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