Motoring news · Spain & Canary Islands
ITV, DGT rules and caring for your car on the islands — explained clearly.
2026-08-10
Connected V16 beacon: Spain retires warning triangles in 2026
Since 1 January 2026, warning triangles are no longer valid in Spain: only a connected, DGT-certified V16 beacon counts. Here is who it affects, what the fines are and how to pick one that actually complies.
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2026-08-10
ITV in Tenerife: when it's due, 2026 prices, how to pass first time
ITV intervals by vehicle age, 2026 Canary Islands prices, fines and the most common failure points — a practical guide to passing first time in Tenerife.
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2026-08-10
The most common DGT fines: what they cost and how to pay half
Speeding, phone at the wheel, expired ITV, seatbelt and parking: amounts and points for Spain's most common fines in 2025-2026, and how to cut them by 50% by paying within 20 days.
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2026-08-10
Salt, calima and steep roads: how Canary weather wears your car
Ocean salt, Saharan dust, Teide's mountain roads and year-round heat: this is how Tenerife wears your car down — and the simple habits that fight back.
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