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Polish Plates in Naples: Warsaw Uncovers the Trick. What Buyers and Sellers of These Used Cars Risk
Poland has finally noticed that tens of thousands of Polish-registered cars are actually circulating in Naples to dodge insurance costs. Here is how the trick works, what drivers and sellers risk, and how to protect yourself when buying a used car.
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All-Wheel Drive Isn't Just for Winter: The 2026 Guide to Buying a Used AWD Car
Suzuki has put the topic back in the spotlight this week: AllGrip all-wheel drive is not just for snow, it works year round. Here is how it actually works, how much more it costs to run, and what to check before buying a used AWD car.
Car and Motorcycle Ownership Transfer in Italy 2026: What It Really Costs (and How to Avoid the Risks)
Italian searches for car and motorcycle ownership transfer costs are surging again: here is what it really costs in 2026, from IPT to fixed fees, common scams and the 60-day deadline you cannot miss.
Company car fringe benefit tax hike: what Italy's Decreto Omnibus means for the used car market
Italy's Decreto Omnibus 2026 adds a 50% surcharge to the taxable value of company car fringe benefits once a vehicle passes five years from first registration. Here is why the change could push companies and employees toward the used car market.
LPG and Methane Retrofit Incentive Reopens July 29: What It Means for Used Car Buyers and Sellers
From noon on July 29, 2026, the 400-euro LPG and 800-euro methane retrofit vouchers are bookable again: here is who should convert, and what it means for anyone buying or selling a used gas-powered car.
Italy's 2026 Commercial Vehicle Ecobonus Goes Live: What the Click Day Means for Used Van Sellers and Buyers
From noon today, July 29, Italy reopens bookings for the commercial vehicle ecobonus and the LPG and methane retrofit scheme: up to 20,000 euros for electric vans, 10,000 for the rest, but only if you scrap an old Euro 4. Here is what it means if you are selling or buying a used van.
EV Drivers Report Higher Satisfaction Than Petrol Drivers (2026 Data): What It Means for Used Buyers in Italy
The new 2026 J.D. Power study says EV drivers are happier than petrol drivers. Yet in Italy used EV prices keep falling anyway — here is what buyers and sellers should know right now.
OSCA MT6: the Maserati brothers' badge is back, but does the used market make more sense?
The OSCA MT6 revives a historic Italian badge, but underneath sits a Chinese platform and a 49,000-euro price tag. Here is what it actually means for anyone buying or selling a used coupe-SUV right now.
Farewell to the PureTech Engine: Stellantis Closes Douvrin, What It Means for Used-Car Buyers
On 30 October 2026 the French plant behind the controversial wet-belt 1.2 PureTech engine shuts down. Here is which models are affected and how to buy or sell a used one without nasty surprises.
Mercedes-AMG A45, the Last Petrol Hot Hatch Retires: Is Buying One Used Actually Worth It?
The A45 S Final Edition closes the book on the most powerful production four-cylinder ever built. Used prices have already collapsed: here is what to check before buying one.