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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MotorcyclesMotorcycle parked for weeks or months: what to check when storing it and using it again
A guide to preserving a combustion motorcycle during seasonal storage: battery, fuel, tyres, moisture and procedures in Spain, with a manual-based checklist.
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CarsCar parked for several weeks: how to care for the low-voltage battery and when to consult the manual
Leaving a car parked for several weeks means keeping an eye on the low-voltage battery. We explain what can drain it, what to check before you leave and why the manual should guide any intervention.
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MotorcyclesWhich scooter should you choose for commuting: 125, high-wheel or GT?
A practical guide to ruling out the scooter that is least suited to your daily route and comparing compact, high-wheel and GT models using licence, dimensions, mass, wheels, load and parking data.
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CarsTravelling around Spain in an electric car: charging and a plan B
A guide to preparing an electric road trip with compatible stops, checked price and payment information, and alternatives for incidents.
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Personal watercraftHow to choose a personal watercraft for your intended use
Recreational, touring or sport labels are useful guides, but they do not replace the technical specification sheet or Spanish regulations. This guide helps you choose based on passengers, cargo, towing, transport and planned navigation.
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AviationULM, certified light aircraft or light sport aircraft: what changes before buying
Before starting a licence, renting a slot at a flying club or buying a share, it is worth separating ULMs, certified light aircraft and supposed light sport aircraft: they do not always share licences, limits, paperwork or ownership costs.
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