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It’s no longer just a dream

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COCEPT CAR GETS EVER CLOSER

Tony Banham (The Car Clinic) / 28/08/2010 15:06:40

Whilst you are all enjoying the summer heat, sit back with your Sangria and have a think about this. What about a self navigation system for hands free driving, biotechnology entry system and anti-imp...

No paintwork will remain glossy if it is neglected

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GIVE IT A PROTECTIVE COAT FOR THE SUMMER

Tony Banham (The Car Clinic) / 22/08/2010 09:38:39

Summer is truly here and did you know that more than 90% of all skin cancers are caused by over exposure to the sun. Sunscreens are a key weapon against the disease but how can we preserve the skin of...

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ACTION FOLLOWING A VEHICLE ACCIDENT IN SPAIN

Tony Banham (The Car Clinic) / 15/08/2010 13:33:23

So what happens next? You’re minding your own business paying attention to what is going on around you when Bang! You jolt forward a glance in the rear view mirror confirms the idiot behind you ...

Green

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ECO DRIVING

Tony Banham (The Car Clinic) / 27/07/2010 13:07:24

ECO Driving – Part One China's power station “Huaneng Power International” releases nearly 292 million tons of CO2 annually. Australia produces 11 tons of CO2 for each of its people...

Prevention is most certainly better than cure

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PREVENTION BETTER THAN CURE

Staff Reporter / 10/07/2010 12:08:49

I am a true believer in prevention is better than the cure, but I can hear all you pessimists out there shouting “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” So is the glass half full or...

Used cars

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BUYING A SECOND HAND CAR IN SPAIN

Tony Banham (The Car Clinic) / 24/06/2010 13:43:48

At certain point in life we all come across thing that really put our patience to the test, and if you have little or no mechanical knowledge then buying a second hand car can be one of them. The buy...

Guardia Civil traffico

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IMPORTATION AND LEGALITY OF BRITISH CARS IN SPAIN

Tony Banham (The Car Clinic) / 29/05/2010 12:34:05

This week I was going to go into the legality of English registered cars in Spain and the importation procedures, but, as of the 15th the taxation system has changed, Again!! Details are a bit sketch...

The ITV logo

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UNRAVELLING THE MYSTERY OF THE SPANISH ITV

Tony Banham (The Car Clinic) / 26/05/2010 14:38:45

Inspección Técnica de Vehículos, or I.T.V, no not the TV channel, the Spanish equivalent of the M.O.T to you and I. The test is required by law for all cars of four years vintage....

A broken down car

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EQUIPMENT TO CARRY IN YOUR CAR

Tony Banham (The Car Clinic) / 12/05/2010 20:43:50

Last week I discussed what paperwork we all need to carry with us whilst out and about on the sunny Costa Blanca, so this week I want to go into detail of what, to be legal and for safety reasons shou...

Paperwork

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PUTTING THE WHEEELS IN MOTION - PAPERWORK

Tony Banham (The Car Clinic) / 05/05/2010 14:02:37

Welcome to the Leader’s motoring column, over the next few months I will be covering a range of subjects, discussing the legality of you and your form of transport whether it be car van, bicycle...

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