CarsHow to Compare Two Car Boots: Litres, Shape and Payload
Litres 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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MotorcyclesHow to Choose a Motorcycle for Your Height: What Matters Beyond Seat Height
The 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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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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CarsWhat to ask a seller before viewing a used car
The 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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CarsUsed car rights: consumer buyer vs trader or private seller
Before 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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Personal watercraftBuying a used personal watercraft: paperwork, insurance and pre-purchase checks
Before buying a used personal watercraft, it is advisable to check its identification, the watercraft’s Licencia de Navegación, the ownership transfer, insurance and trailer. This guide sets out the key paperwork steps in Spain.
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CarsHow to find out if a car has an outstanding recall in Spain
Before buying a used car registered in Spain, check for outstanding recalls using the VIN and review the DGT vehicle report.
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CarsWill It Fit in Your Garage? A Guide to Choosing a Car for Your Parking Space
Measure the usable space, obstacles and access route, then compare them with the full dimensions and real manoeuvre of the car you want to buy.
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CarsSelling or buying a connected car: data and accounts to check
A guide to checking profiles, phones, connected services and digital ownership when a modern car changes hands, without assuming that a reset deletes everything.
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CarsCar insurance in Spain: how to compare cover, excesses and exclusions before buying
Commercial labels can provide guidance, but the contents of each policy are what matter. This guide brings together the questions and documents worth reviewing before taking out or renewing car insurance.
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CarsHow to read your car's maintenance schedule
A guide to finding the right schedule, understanding time, mileage and usage intervals, and checking a service or the history of a used car.
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Personal watercraftHow to winterize a jet ski: cleaning, storage and manual
Storing a jet ski for months requires combining cleaning and drying with strict adherence to the manual for fuel, battery and circuits. This guide separates what can be done generally from what should be left to a dealer or qualified mechanic.
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