Today is February 14, 2026. While half the world is out buying flowers and making dinner reservations, you are looking at the dashboard with suspicion...
Author: Leo Aguado
Carnivals 2026: Express overhaul guide so that your only surprise is the costume and not a breakdown.Carnivals 2026: Express overhaul guide so that your only surprise is the costume and not a breakdown.
Carnival 2026 is just around the corner and, if you are one of those who already have your suitcases (and your superhero or pirate costume) in the trunk...
Survival Kit that every driver should carry to avoid calling a tow truck for minor breakdownsSurvival Kit that every driver should carry to avoid calling a tow truck for minor breakdowns
It's happened to all of us: you're halfway down the road, the car makes a strange noise or a light comes on the dashboard, and the first thing you feel
Alone on the road at night: What a road hauler recommends to avoid losing patienceAlone on the road at night: What a road hauler recommends to avoid losing patience
I have lost count of the number of times I have arrived at a night service and found the driver out of the car, walking down the track....
Broken down car and children on board! Managing family stress on the roadBroken down car and children on board! Managing family stress on the road
There is no more inopportune moment. You're on your way to vacation or just coming back from school, and suddenly: a strange noise, a warning on the dashboard...
Staying calm when the engine dies: A psychological guide to avoid panicStaying calm when the engine dies: A psychological guide to avoid panic
That strange sound under the hood, a sudden tug, and suddenly silence. Getting stranded with your car is one of the most stressful situations for...
Stuck on the road in the cold: what to do (and what not to do) while the tow truck arrivesStuck on the road in the cold: what to do (and what not to do) while the tow truck arrives
Being stranded on the road is never a good thing, but if we add that the thermometer is close to zero degrees and the wind blows in your face, the
Vehicle broken down? What information should I have ready to call a tow truck and save time and money?Vehicle broken down? What information should I have ready to call a tow truck and save time and money?
Nothing tests your patience more than a breakdown in the middle of the road. Whether it's due to a strange noise in the engine or a mechanical failure, the result
Mistakes when requesting roadside assistance that will cost you hoursMistakes when requesting roadside assistance that will cost you hours
Nobody wakes up in the morning thinking, "What a nice day for my car to break down today." The reality is that when the car breaks down, nerves get the
Most common breakdowns in summer vs winter in SpainMost common breakdowns in summer vs winter in Spain
In Spain, vehicles face extreme challenges: from 40°C in Seville in August to the sub-zero cold of the plateau