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Professional freight truck on a Bosnian motorway at golden hour, a scene of international transit transport
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Croatia Passes Aliens Act with Special Visas for BiH Drivers

Croatia's Sabor passed the Aliens Act on 15 May 2026 introducing special visas for professional drivers from BiH and the region, Minister Forto says.

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Dark blue used European sedan on an Alpine road with Austrian mountains in the background and a wooden Alpine house, afternoon golden light
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Importing a Used Car from Austria to BiH in 2026

Importing a used car from Austria to BiH 2026: how Pickerl, the EUR.1 form, Abmeldung and the 6-day homologation deadline shape your real total cost.

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Close-up of an automatic gearbox selector in the cabin of a used European car, warm grey and amber tones, daylight
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Most Reliable Automatic Gearbox for a Used Car in BiH 2026

ZF 8HP, Aisin EAT, DSG, PowerShift, CVT, Mercedes 9G: which automatic gearbox to buy in a used car in BiH 2026, what to avoid, oil intervals.

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Service parts ready for used car service - oil filter, cabin filter, fuel filter, spark plugs, timing kit and brake pads beside a grey car with open hood
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Service Plan by Mileage for a Used Car in BiH 2026

Service plan for a used car by mileage in BiH 2026: what to do right after purchase, intervals at 100, 150, 200 and 250 thousand km, when to stop.

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Used European cars at an Italian dealership lot in late afternoon, a row of Fiats, Alfa Romeos, and Volkswagens ready for shipment to BiH.
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Importing a Used Car from Italy to BiH 2026

Importing a used car from Italy to BiH 2026: Radiazione, EUR.1, BiH customs and excise, homologation in 6 days. Italy has 17.2% damage, Germany 84%.

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Older driver holding the steering wheel of a well-maintained high-mileage used car in warm afternoon light.
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Car Maintenance Past 250,000 km in BiH 2026

A practical guide to maintaining a car past 250000 km in BiH 2026: what to service, what to rebuild, and when repairs exceed the used car's value.

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A mechanic's hand measuring tread depth with a metal depth gauge on a summer tyre mounted on a rim, in front of a Banja Luka workshop, daylight
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When to Change Your Tyres in BiH 2026 and How to Decide

BiH's legal tread minimum is 1.6 mm, but safety drops earlier. Here's when to change tyres by tread, DOT code and driving type, with May 2026 prices.

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Mechanic in a Banja Luka workshop servicing a used car with over 200,000 km, a lift and a timing belt in the foreground
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200,000 km Service for a Used Car in BiH 2026

200,000 km service for a used car in BiH 2026: second major service round, DPF, dual-mass flywheel, injectors, suspension - what to do, what to defer.

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Close-up of a European car's halogen headlight reflector with the bulb lit at dusk, showing the reflector mechanism and bulb focus.
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Legal LED Bulbs for Halogen Headlights in BiH 2026

Do retrofit LED bulbs in a halogen headlight pass the MOT in BiH 2026? What is type-approved and how to check your car on OSRAM and Philips lists.

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Mechanic in a workshop servicing a used car raised on a lift, with a timing belt and a bottle of fresh oil in the foreground on the workbench
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150,000 km Service for a Used Car in BiH 2026

The 150,000 km service is the second round of the major service: timing belt on VAG diesels, DSG oil, EGR, DPF, clutch and shocks. Costs and priorities.

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Mechanic inspecting the inside of the oil filler neck on a small three-cylinder PureTech engine in a workshop using an LED inspection lamp
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PureTech 1.2 Problems on Used Peugeot, Citroen and Opel

The PureTech 1.2 engine has a wet timing belt that disintegrates in oil. Here are the affected models, what Stellantis compensation covers and buying tips.

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CVT gearbox service in a workshop, mechanic's hands pouring fresh amber fluid through a funnel into the gearbox housing under warm light
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CVT Gearbox in a Used Car - Who Should Buy One and Who Should Not

Thinking of a used car with a CVT gearbox? Audi Multitronic, Nissan Jatco and Toyota e-CVT each have a different story. Who should buy and who should skip.

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Banja Luka, Republika Srpska
Bosnia and Herzegovina
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