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Practical tips to look after your car, understand each repair and know what to do if something happens.
Bodywork & paint 15
Factory seam sealing and why it must be reproduced
10 March 2026Those beads of sealer along the seams of doors, boot and bonnet are not just cosmetic. Here is what they do and why a good repair copies them.
ReadSalt air and corrosion on coastal cars
3 February 2026Living near the sea comes at a price for your bodywork. Where salt attacks, how to spot rust early and what you can do to slow it down.
ReadWelding, rivets and adhesives: how a new panel is joined
16 September 2025When a panel cannot be repaired and must be replaced, the way it is joined to the body matters as much as the part itself. Here is why.
ReadPrivate customers 4
Your rights at the garage: estimate, receipt and warranty
14 May 2024Spanish garage regulations give you the right to a written estimate, a receipt when you leave your car and a minimum warranty on the repair. Here it is in plain terms.
ReadParking dents and scrapes: fix them before they get worse
12 March 2024A scrape on the bumper or a small dent in a door may seem minor, but with the sun and salty air of southern Tenerife they can get worse. Here is why it pays not to leave them.
ReadHow to check your car has been properly repaired when you collect it
21 June 2023A few minutes of checking when you pick up your car are enough to spot almost any issue. Here is a simple list of what to look at and how.
ReadBusinesses & fleets 5
Car hire in the south of Tenerife: looking after bodywork between rentals
8 July 2025Hire cars change hands every few days and work under sun and salt air. How to organise bodywork care so the fleet is always ready for the next customer.
ReadVans and commercial vehicles: the most common bodywork damage
18 February 2025Work vans take knocks that a car rarely does. We look at the most frequent bodywork damage, why it happens and how to stop it getting worse.
ReadReturning a leased car: check the bodywork before you hand it back
22 October 2024At the end of a leasing contract, bodywork damage can turn into charges. Here is what is usually checked and why it pays to look over the car in good time.
ReadInsurance & claims 8
What to do straight after an accident
27 January 2026The first minutes after an accident are stressful. Knowing the order of the steps helps you stay safe and makes sure the insurance works without surprises later.
ReadWhat the insurance loss adjuster does and how to prepare
25 November 2025The loss adjuster decides what gets repaired and how after a claim. Understanding their job helps you get a complete assessment and know what to do if you disagree.
ReadRepair or replace: how the decision is made in a damage assessment
15 October 2025When a part is damaged, sometimes it is repaired and sometimes it is replaced. Here are the technical, safety and cost factors behind that decision.
ReadBuying & selling 4
Paperwork and checks before buying a used car
3 June 2026As well as the bodywork, a used car needs to have its paperwork in order. DGT report, ITV, encumbrances and ownership: what to check, and why, before you pay.
ReadSelling your car: the cosmetic preparation that helps (without hiding anything)
17 February 2026A clean car with its small damage fixed sells better. But preparing a car is not dressing it up: here is what is worth doing and what you should tell the buyer.
ReadWhat a paint thickness gauge reveals
9 April 2025A small hand-held device can tell whether a panel has been repainted or contains filler. Here is how it works, what it detects and where its limits lie.
ReadYour car in Tenerife 3
Hire car or your own car if you live in Tenerife
12 August 2025If you spend long stretches on the island or have just moved here, sooner or later you’ll wonder whether to keep renting or buy a car. These are the questions worth weighing up.
ReadHow to wash your car without damaging the paint in Tenerife
10 June 2025Strong sun, salty air, calima dust and hard water: southern Tenerife puts paint to the test. These washing habits keep it in good shape for years.
ReadCalima dust and your car's paint
5 March 2024When the calima arrives, cars wake up covered in reddish dust. Here is how it affects your paint and how to clean it off without scratching.
ReadRoad safety 2
Driver fatigue: how to recognise and avoid it
8 September 2026Tiredness creeps up on you and is deceptive. The warning signs, the myths that do not work, and the only thing that really helps: stopping to rest.
ReadChildren in the car: child restraint systems
20 January 2025What Spanish rules say, how to choose the right seat and the most common fitting mistakes. Plus tips if you are visiting and hiring a car.
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