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Gearbox removed and set on a workshop stand, dual-mass flywheel laid beside it, mechanic checking the free travel of the springs by hand before replacement
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How to Spot a Worn Dual-Mass Flywheel on a Used Diesel

Seven symptoms of a worn dual-mass flywheel on a used diesel, real BiH replacement costs and how to spot the problem on a quick test drive.

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Office desk with an open car insurance policy, car keys, a phone showing a calculator app and a cup of coffee, soft natural light from the window
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Car Insurance in BiH 2026 and How to Lower Your Annual Cost

Concrete TPL premiums by kW, how bonus-malus really works, and when comprehensive pays off. The car insurance BiH 2026 guide that cuts annual costs.

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Mechanic choosing between three unmarked spare part boxes on a workshop bench, with new brake pads in the foreground and the workshop in the background
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Original vs Aftermarket Car Parts in BiH 2026

OE, OEM or aftermarket? A practical guide to saving 30-70% on used car servicing in BiH 2026 without compromising on quality or safety.

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Used European cars at a German dealership lot in morning light, purchase scene before heading back to BiH
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Complete Guide to Importing a Used Car from the EU to BiH 2026

Complete guide to importing a used car from the EU to BiH 2026 - costs, EUR.1, homologation, registration and pitfalls that can eat your savings.

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Cabin of a modern European car with the ISA speed limiter icon lit up on the digital display and a driver monitoring camera above the infotainment
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New EU GSR2 Safety Standards and What Awaits BiH Drivers

From July 2026 every new car in the EU gets an ADDW camera and advanced AEB. What this means for BiH drivers buying new or used 2024+ cars from the EU.

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Gradiška bridge over the River Sava closed to traffic in 2026, with vehicles rerouted to the new Sava Bridge II at the border crossing
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Gradiška Bridge Closed: Traffic Rerouted to New Bridge Until August 2026

Gradiška bridge closed after walkway collapse on 19 May 2026. Traffic rerouted to Sava Bridge II for all passenger and freight transport until 19 August 2026.

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Counter for registering an imported vehicle in BiH, a folder of documents and blank licence plates on the desk during first-registration filing
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Registering an Imported Car in BiH 2026 Step by Step

Step by step: type approval, technical inspection, MTPL and MUP for an imported car in BiH 2026. 10-day deadline, FBiH 550-800 KM, RS 500-600 KM.

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Used SUV with all-wheel drive raised on a lift at the Auto Gas Gaga workshop, with the transfer case and rear driveshaft visible on the underside
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All-Wheel Drive in a Used Car for BiH 2026

A buyer's guide to the five all-wheel drive systems in used cars for BiH 2026: Haldex, Torsen quattro, BMW xDrive, Mercedes 4Matic and Dacia 4WD.

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Stylised desk with car-import paperwork: EUR.1 form, sales contract, calculator and a key - morning light through the window.
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Customs Duty, VAT and Excise on Car Imports to BiH 2026

How much customs duty, VAT and excise cost when importing a car to BiH in 2026. Step-by-step maths, EUR.1 vs invoice declaration, plus four examples.

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Stack of 195/65 R15 summer tyres leaned against a workshop wall next to the open garage door in Banja Luka, afternoon light on concrete
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All-Season vs Summer Tyres in BiH 2026: What to Choose

All-season vs summer tyres in BiH 2026: when all-season pays off, what BiH rules and the ADAC 2026 test say, and what a set really costs in May.

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Used European wagon with export plates at a border crossing in golden afternoon light, with Balkan mountains in the background
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Importing a Used Car from Slovenia to BiH 2026: Buyer's Guide

Practical guide to importing a used car from Slovenia to BiH 2026: avto.net, export plates, EUR.1, homologation and final cost to registration.

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Rows of used compact cars with hand-written price tags on the windshields at a Central European dealer lot during golden hour, an image of a market in correction
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Used Car Prices Falling in Europe 2026 and BiH Impact

The Auto1 index shows wholesale used car prices in Europe falling since January 2026. This guide links EU numbers to the BiH market and buying timing.

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Banja Luka, Republika Srpska
Bosnia and Herzegovina
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