Five Essential Tips for Choosing Your Car Tyres
With the summer months upon us, more of us are hitting the roads for holidays and longer journeys. Yet, a crucial component often overlooked is the condition of our car’s tyres.
With the summer months upon us, more of us are hitting the roads for holidays and longer journeys. Yet, a crucial component often overlooked is the condition of our car’s tyres.
When driving in Spain, another important law is the Reglamento General de Vehículos, which, as you might guess, dictates standards for the vehicle.
Spain’s July 2025 roads saw 112 fatalities across 101 fatal crashes—despite three zero-death days, safety device non-compliance and conventional road risk remain serious challenges.
Feet on the dashboard may seem like a carefree summer habit, but it could end in devastating injury or worse. In Spain, it’s not only illegal to sit incorrectly in a vehicle — it’s potentially fatal. Airbags deploy at speeds of up to 300 km/h. In a crash, that cool, relaxed position can result in shattered bones, facial trauma, or death. Even at just 25 km/h, an airbag impact can destroy your lower limbs. Here’s why posture matters, and why “cool” could cost you your life.
As thoughts turn to beach days and holidays, it’s common to see cars packed…
Are your car tyres ready for summer? Discover common mistakes that shorten tyre lifespan and learn easy maintenance tips to avoid constant garage visits. Ensure optimal handling, safety, and fuel economy by checking pressure, tread wear, alignment, and for visible damage.