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used car dealership

A used car dealership. Is it worth buying a car there?

4 October 2021

The used car market is pervasive. You can find cars at almost any price – from a few to even several hundred thousand zlotys, it all depends on your needs and financial possibilities. But how to be sure that a second-hand car is worth its price? Well, the solution may be to buy a car from a used car dealership. Is it worth it?

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euro emission standards

Euro emission standards. What are they, and how have they changed?

30 August 2021

The Euro emission standards set the emissions limit for new cars in the EU and European Economic Area. These standards are different for various vehicle types, so a car or train will have different standards. Importantly, vehicles that exceed the limits cannot be sold in the EU and EEA, Poland included. So how have emission standards evolved over the years?

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Roulette is over with autoDNA

Information asymmetry and the “market of lemons”

1 March 2021

autoDNA has prepared an extensive report on the transparency of the automotive market. “Information asymmetry is a condition under which one business party has a significant advantage over the other one they are dealing with, i.e. they possess more information regarding the subject of the transaction and can use it to their benefit at the expense of the other party.”

5min
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Dashboard camera why is it worth

Dash cam: why is it worth buying and how to choose the best one?

14 January 2019

Dash cam should be an essential gadget of every driver. It positively affects the behaviour of the driver, and can provide a useful proof in the event of a road accident. Do not hesitate to buy such a device; it is bound to help you one day. Please just bear in mind that you will need to purchase one that meets your expectations. 

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travelling with kids

Travel with kids doesn’t have to be difficult. Find out how to organize it

12 September 2017

Travel with kids is no small feat, be it by car, plane, train or coach. The longer the transport takes, the more likely the children are to get bored, hungry, or irritated. Fortunately for you, if you decide to travel by your own car, you get much more flexibility in organizing the trip in a way that will make it easier both for yourself and your kids.

8min
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care of a diesel car

How to take care of a diesel car?

14 February 2017

It is commonly known that diesel car are more economical; since diesel is also cheaper than petrol, you can make significant savings so long as you understand the specifics of this type of engine. Technically, diesel engines are far more complex than the petrol ones, which often makes them much more expensive to repair. Knowing how to take proper care of your diesel car will certainly help you make sure you will not need to make repairs too often.

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Bought a car with a manufacturer defect?

Bought a car with a manufacturer defect? See what you can do.

4 March 2016

Manufacturer defects appear in every factory; automotive industry is not an exception. The chance of encountering one does not depend on the price, either: even premium cars do not guarantee perfect manufacturing. This article will tell you what to do if you discover a manufacturing defect in your newly bought car and how to check the car for such defects in the comfort of your own home.

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