
Articles on Car Insurance (4)

When want to drive around your neighbourhood and city or even embark on a road trip in Spain, a car is normally the best mode of travel. Maybe you’ll head to the north of the Iberian Peninsula, where the green mountains sink into a greyish-blue sea.

February 27, 2024
Whether you are planning to drive for work or pleasure in a foreign country, it is imperative to familiarise yourself with the local rules of the road, and any idiosyncrasies of the motoring cultures and conventions, before you get in the driver’s

February 15, 2024
One of the most common, and at the same time most dreaded, unforeseen events are car breakdowns. They arrive at the most inopportune time, ruin your plans for the day (or week) and cause a huge hole in your pocket. Whether you're a novice driver or

December 28, 2023
Never driven in Spain before? Running out on empty and afraid the gas stations will be closed for the afternoon siesta? Not sure what the speed limits are, what documentation is required, or how to pay a fine? If you’re an expat living in Spain or

November 9, 2023
The promise of a long weekend, wine country and a few friends brought together from all over Spain was making for the perfect fall getaway. I picked up our rental car in Madrid’s Puerta de Atocha train station, our designated meeting place, to drive

October 3, 2023
Much has improved in Spain over the years, and one of the most noticeable changes is the country's public transportation system. Whether it's by train, bus or car, Spain's transportation options offer something to every tourist, traveler, and

September 13, 2023
If you live or work in Madrid and need to travel by car, you will no doubt be aware that there are various rules and restrictions you need to follow, alongside the general highway code, to drive legally in the city centre. This is because of

August 10, 2023
Owning a car, as a foreigner living here in Spain, might not be as run-of-the-mill as it is in your home country. However, the longer you live here, the more likely it is you will buy your own car. If you find yourself living in a smaller town, or

June 27, 2023
For many people a car is not just a luxury item, it is an everyday essential, and especially now, with the current air of economic uncertainty and rising costs of living, buying a used or second-hand car is likely to be the preferable and most

May 18, 2023
One of the biggest concerns for drivers, anywhere in the world, is avoiding fines. When starting a new life in a different country, new concerns are added to the driver's mind: are the driving rules the same as the ones he already knows? How