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Here s what you need to know. When buying a car in Spain, the price of the car is made up of three components. 1. What the manufacturer/dealer makes out of the deal. 2. The IVA (Spanish equivalent of VAT) levied at a rate of 16% on the price of the car as charged by the dealer, its franco-fabrica price, liberally translated as the factory-fresh price of the car and 3. A not-insignificant part of the on-the-road price of a car in Spain is the impuesto de matriculacion, the registration tax. This registration tax is set, at least until 31 December 2007 by reference to the size of the engine. A petrol engined car up to a 1.6 l and a diesel up to a 2.0l currently pays 7% for registration whilst cars with engines any larger than that pay 12%.

The system was devised a long time ago when there was little if no emphasis on the emissions a vehicle s engine produced. A call for change was heard and a re-focus of the selection criteria considered to make the measures fall in line with European development on the subject

The Spanish government therefore approved, in July of this year, new legislation changing the method of calculation and the rates of tax to be paid, calculated by reference to the car s rated emissions on the following scale:

According to official statistics, approximately 64% of the vehicles registered in Spain over the course of 2006, had a rated emissions rating of less than 160g/km. What this means is that where that large proportion of people buying a car in Spain were paying 7% in registration tax, as of 1 January next year, that same number of people will be paying a maximum of 4.75% in tax. That s without taking into consideration the ever increasing number of cars available on the market with emissions below the magic 120g/km mark which will pay no tax at all.

The gas guzzlers, as ever, are being targeted as the anti-Christ of the environment. Buying a luxury car in Spain with higher emissions, is going to cost that little bit extra than it used to. In a market where luxury cars are already substantially more expensive than in other European countries, the well-off will truly pay the premium.

Thankfully, for the rest of us, it s good news. Or is it? Talking to some dealers, I suspect that you, Joe Public, won t automatically see a dip in the price that you pay. Why? Dealers know that you know how much their cars cost because they post the price of their products on the internet for all to see. They also know that if you want what they have, you re ready to spend that much today and tomorrow. After all, if you re happy to spend 25,000 on a car today, why wouldn t you be happy to spend the same on New Year s day! Who cares that the manufacturers might, overnight, add a few percentage points to their annual revenues? They certainly don t!

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Limousines are specially-designed vehicles that have historically been known for ferrying the wealthy, top-level corporate executives, movie stars, and figures of royalty.

However,these days,if you can t own one, since they are quite expensive,you could rent them out for an hour or more, depending on the occasion or event you re into. Generally, limousines are stretched extensions of a sedan, and allow more legroom for its passengers, as well as having extra added amenities like bars, surround-sound TV and music systems, GPS monitors, revolving seats, and sometimes even a mini-swimming pool.

Standard Preventive Maintenance Tips You Could Do

As vehicles have a motley assortment of parts and components, familiarizing yourself with the vehicles main components, would help a lot in giving you adequate info, and helps you in doing some minor repairs on the vehicle. Here are a few vehicle parts and components to check out:

- Tires. Keep your vehicle s tires inflated to recommended pressure. Check for cuts, bulges and excessive tread wear. Uneven wear indicates tires are misaligned or out of balance.

- Power Steering. Check out the power steering fluid level once per month. Do this by removing the reservoir dipstick. If the level is down, add fluid and inspect the pump and hoses for leaks.

- Transmission Fluid. Check transmission fluid monthly with engine warm and running, and the parking brake on. Shift to drive, then to park. Remove dipstick, wipe dry, insert it and remove it again. Add the approved type fluid, if needed. Never overfill.

- Batteries. Extra care should be taken while handling a battery since it can produce explosive gases. It is advisable not to smoke, create a spark or light a match near a battery. Always wear protective glasses and gloves.

- Brake Fluid. Check the brake fluid monthly. First wipe dirt from the brake master cylinder reservoir lid. Pry off the retainer clip and remove the lid or unscrew the plastic lid, depending on which type your vehicle has. If you need fluid, add the improved type and check for possible leaks throughout the system. Do not overfill.

- Engine Oil. Check the oil after every fill up. Remove the dipstick, wipe it clean. Insert it fully and remove it again. If it is low, add oil. To maintain peak performance, the oil should be changed every 3,000 miles or 3 months, whichever comes first. Replace the oil filter with every oil change.

- Shock Absorbers. Be on the lookout for signs of oil seepage on shock absorbers, test shock action by bouncing the car up and down. The car should stop bouncing when you step back. Worn or leaking shocks should be replaced. Always replace shock absorbers in pairs.

- Lights. Ensure that all the lights are clean and working, including the brake lights, turn signals and emergency flashers. Keep spare bulbs and fuses in your vehicle.

If you feel like you need to have your limousine thoroughly checked, you should enlist the services of a professional repair shop that would take good care of your vehicle s repair needs. Shop for an auto repair shop before you need one, or also ask for recommendations or referrals. Getting a good shop through word-of-mouth is often the best advertising for a professional technician.

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