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Rules for driving outside Portugal
Created by Ana Faustino at Monday, 9 May 2022
If you're planning to travel or emigrate, it's important to know the differences in driving rules between Portugal and your destination country. Knowing the rules can save you a lot of fines and embarrassment, so here are some basics on the peculiarities outside our country..Can I drive with a Portu...
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How car credit works
Created by Ana Faustino at Monday, 9 May 2022
A car loan is a type of financing contracted with a financial institution for the purchase of a new or used car on credit.Along with home loans, it is one of the most sought after by the Portuguese and often represents a good chunk of the family budget. It is relatively easy to obtain this loan comp...
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What is brake oli?
Created by Ana Faustino at Wednesday, 4 May 2022
How does brake fluid work?Brake oil is responsible for transmitting the force of the brake pedal to the brake pads, so that you can stop your car safely.This oil is kept in a closed system under pressure and absorbs the heat from the friction of the pads on the brake discs. It is extremely important...
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How to choose the insurance company for your car
Created by Ana Faustino at Monday, 11 April 2022
When taking out car insurance, you need to take several aspects into consideration. We tend to worry too much about how much we're going to pay, but the premium/coverage ratio should be the main focus.Find out more about the world of car insurance and what to look out for when you need to take out o...
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How car black boxes work
Created by Ana Faustino at Wednesday, 6 April 2022
The European Union's rules for the year 2022 have been quite specific when it comes to cars. In addition to the speed limiter, a black box will also be compulsory on new cars, which is a very controversial measure, in the case of the latter due to the data collected.The operation of the black box in...
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Solution for travel sickness
Created by Ana Faustino at Friday, 1 April 2022
If you're one of the 30 million Europeans affected by motion sickness during long journeys, Citroën's invention is ideal for you.Over the last four years, since the launch of the Seetroën, as the glasses are called, which allow the symptoms of vomiting and nausea to be eliminated, thousands have bee...
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Charging an electric battery could be faster than filling the fuel tank
Created by Ana Faustino at Friday, 1 April 2022
Quantum batteries could change everything we know about charging electric car batteries. The disadvantage of waiting time while electric cars charge may no longer exist.The hypothesis of using quantum physics for the automotive industry came from a team of researchers from the Center for Theoretical...
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Benecar mechanics help – Car care
Created by Ana Faustino at Wednesday, 23 March 2022
The way we treat our car is essential to preserving it and making it last for many more years. What's more, the care you take now will result in a safer car and lower costs in the future. To explain the care you should take with your car, we spoke to one of our mechanics, Francisco Silva, who has ov...
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How to save on car expenses
Created by Ana Faustino at Tuesday, 22 March 2022
Having a car is synonymous with freedom, but it also comes with its own costs. In order to save on the costs associated with your car, you need to realize that spending less today can lead to huge costs tomorrow. Follow the tips below to ensure you save money on your car..Know your actual car expens...
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