Explore brings together information for informed vehicle decisions. Start with the intended use and market, then check each guide’s sources and review date.
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CarsThe 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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MotorcyclesA guide to checking whether a new or used motorcycle can be ridden on an A2 licence: legal limits, original power, power-to-weight ratio and documents to review before completing the purchase.
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Camping & RVsHistorical reference on the scenarios for up to 750 kg, code 96 and B+E set out in linked consolidated 2023 texts. It cannot determine the current licence requirements or resolve every case involving a caravan over 750 kg.
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CarsManual 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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MotorcyclesSide cases, top cases, saddlebags and tank bags: criteria for choosing a compatible system, distributing the load properly and setting off safely.
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CarsA 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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CarsLitres 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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MotorcyclesThe seat-height figure alone is not enough to know whether a motorcycle will be manageable. This guide explains how to assess footing, manoeuvring, riding position and possible lowering options before buying.
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CarsA 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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CarsThe 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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CarsBefore 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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CarsBefore buying a used car registered in Spain, check for outstanding recalls using the VIN and review the DGT vehicle report.
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