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Front end of a modern car with a partially removed LED headlight and visible bumper sensors, photographed in a workshop
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Modern Car Repair Costs and Why Every Bill Keeps Rising

Modern cars have 52% more parts than a decade ago. ADAC data reveals the true cost of even a minor collision on an Opel, Renault, or BMW.

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Engine bay of an older car in a workshop with visibly worn hoses and oil residue under warm workshop lighting
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Car Fire in Summer: How to Prevent It Before It's Too Late

Six checks that prevent car fires on older vehicles, warning signs to watch for, step-by-step extinguishing procedure, and which fire extinguisher to buy.

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Row of typical European used diesel cars parked on a street in a Bosnian city, vehicles aged 10 to 15 years under overcast skies
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The End of Diesel in Europe and What It Means for BiH Drivers

VW Golf TDI discontinued in July 2026 after 50 years. EU diesel dropped to 7.6% of new registrations. What this means for BiH, which imports 85% diesels.

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Damaged car wheel stuck in a deep pothole on cracked asphalt, scene from a BiH main road
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Pothole Damage Compensation in BiH: A 2026 Guide

Pothole damaged your rim or tyre? Here is exactly what to document, who to contact and how to file a damage claim in BiH.

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Mechanic's hands holding an alternator in a workshop with a car on a lift in the background, warm ambient lighting
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European Auto Industry Crisis 2026 and Impact on BiH Drivers

Bosch, Continental and ZF are laying off tens of thousands. How the 2026 European auto industry crisis affects parts prices and servicing costs in BiH.

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Modern motorway section through green Bosnian hills with a visible tunnel entrance in summer light
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Corridor Vc Motorway BiH 2026: Open and Closed Sections

Only 150 of 340 km of Corridor Vc in BiH are built. All open sections, closures, and 40 km of new motorway coming in 2026.

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Traffic police checkpoint on a main road in BiH with a speed radar and patrol vehicle on a summer day
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New ZOBS BiH Results 2026 After the First Month of Enforcement

In the first month under new ZOBS, BiH police issued thousands of fines. Phone and seatbelt top 50% of offences; 27 banned for reckless driving.

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European estate car with a roof box and small trailer nearby, surrounded by luggage on a driveway, ready for a summer road trip
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Transporting Cargo by Car from BiH 2026: Roof Box, Trailer and Luggage

Three ways to transport cargo by car with real figures for fuel consumption, capacity and regulations by country. Comparison table for your decision.

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Dog secured with a safety harness on the back seat of a car, summer light coming through the open door
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Travelling with a Dog in Summer: Driving to the Seaside with Your Pet

A 20 kg dog hits with 500 kg of force in a 50 km/h crash. ADAC crash test data, BiH border documents and summer pet travel rules in one practical guide.

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Estate car boot packed with suitcases and bags for a summer holiday, warm daylight in the driveway
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Car Load Capacity: How Many Kg You Can Actually Carry

Calculate your car's payload in kg, how much is left for luggage after passengers, and how to distribute weight for safe braking on the road.

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Dashboard of a modern car with physical climate and volume buttons next to a large touchscreen display
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Euro NCAP 2026 New Car Safety Tests Explained

Five stars are harder to earn from 2026. Physical buttons, a 35 km/h crash test and 3,000 km of real-road driving across three countries change everything.

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Silver hatchback towing a single-axle trailer loaded with suitcases on a regional Bosnian mountain road in summer
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Car Trailer With a B Licence in BiH 2026, Rules and Tips

What you can tow with a B licence in BiH, how to calculate combined mass, why B96 does not exist in BiH, and common mistakes new trailer drivers make.

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Banja Luka, Republika Srpska
Bosnia and Herzegovina
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