Explore brings together information for informed vehicle decisions. Start with the intended use and market, then check each guide’s sources and review date.
33 articles
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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CarsMetal snow chains, textile covers and special tyres are not intended for the same use and do not have the same regulatory status. This guide explains what to check before buying and how to interpret snow restrictions in Spain.
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Camping & RVsA rental trip can become a buying test if you define your needs, review the contract and document how each space is actually used.
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MotorcyclesA guide to comparing a road-oriented adventure bike with a mixed-use one through specifications, ergonomics, tyres, payload, licence requirements and approval documentation.
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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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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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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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