CarsUsed electric car: documents to check the battery and warranty
A guide to requesting, reading and cross-checking the documents that help reduce uncertainty about the traction battery of a used electric car in Spain.
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MotorcyclesMotorcycle environmental sticker in Spain: how to find out which one applies and what to check before buying
A motorcycle’s environmental classification depends on the data recorded by the DGT. Learn how to check it by registration number, validate a used bike’s documents and avoid confusing the sticker with LEZ rules.
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CarsProfessional inspection before buying a used car: when it is worth it and what to request in the report
An 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 vehiclesVan off the road: how to prepare a replacement vehicle without improvising
A 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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CarsFront-wheel drive or all-wheel drive: what changes and which suits your use best
All-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 & RVsSleeping in a Campervan or Motorhome in Spain: Key Rules
A 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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MotorcyclesConventional vs cornering ABS on motorcycles: differences, limits and what to check before buying
Having 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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CarskW, kWh and charging time in an electric car: how to interpret them
A guide to telling power and energy apart, understanding AC and DC charging, estimating charging times and comparing specifications without mistaking a power peak for the result of a full charging session.
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TrucksDoes an electric truck fit your delivery operation? Calculate route, payload and charging before investing
Before buying an electric truck, compare the real work with usable battery capacity, the weight of the bodied configuration and the charging you can use without compromising the service.
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CarsImported used car: documents and version to check before buying
A guide to checking paperwork, history, approval, equipment and costs before buying an imported used passenger car in Spain.
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CarsDriving in fog: which lights to use, how to adapt your driving and when it is best to stop
Dipped beam headlights, fog lights, speed, distance and stopping safely: a practical guide to tackling fog on the road without adding risks.
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MotorcyclesMotorcycle tyre pressure: where to find the correct figure
Before setting off, check the pressure in your motorcycle’s manual or on its sticker and measure it cold. We explain which figure takes priority, why the sidewall is not a riding reference and what to do if the information is missing.
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