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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CarsRenting, leasing, rental or buying: how to choose a car
The monthly payment alone is not enough to decide between buying, finance, renting, leasing or rental. This guide organises ownership, term, mileage, insurance, return and costs to compare equivalent offers in Spain.
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MotorcyclesHow Much Does It Cost to Own a Motorcycle in Spain? Calculate Your Annual Budget
A practical guide to estimating the annual cost of a motorcycle in Spain using your mileage, insurance, energy, maintenance, taxes and local expenses.
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Commercial vehiclesRefrigerated vans and ATP certificates: when you need one and what to check before choosing
A guide to checking when ATP may be required for a temperature-controlled delivery van and which documents to review before buying, converting or renting.
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CarsCan Your Car Tow That Trailer? Vehicle Documents, Masses and B96/B+E
The 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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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 Check a Used Car’s Version and Trim Level
Before comparing prices or travelling to view a car, confirm what vehicle it actually is. This guide explains what each document proves, how to cross-check the details and which warning signs should stop you from buying.
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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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CarsTyres compatible with your car: how to check the size before buying
The ITV card and the tyre sidewall provide the key information needed to avoid ordering the wrong tyres. This guide explains what to compare, what each marking means and when to pause a purchase to verify an alternative.
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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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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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