Vehicle Breakdown and Recovery in Portugal
A vehicle breakdown in Portugal is usually annoying, not dramatic. But on a motorway, rural road or hot summer day, it can become dangerous if […]
Driving in Portugal
Importing a Car to Portugal: When It Makes Sense and When It Does Not
Importing a car to Portugal can make sense, but it is not something I would do on instinct. You may love the car, know its […]
Driving Licence Exchange or Registration in Portugal
Your driving licence may be fine in Portugal, or it may need exchange. The problem is that people often remember what applied on holiday and […]
Buying a Used Car in Portugal: Checks Before You Pay
Buying a used car in Portugal can be straightforward, but I would never treat it casually. A bad car is annoying anywhere. A bad car […]
Toll Roads and Via Verde: What Porto Drivers Need to Know
Portugal has good motorways, but the toll system is not always obvious the first time you drive here. Some tolls have booths. Some are fully […]
Driving in Portugal: What Porto Residents Need to Know
Driving in Portugal is not hard, but it does come with its own habits. Tolls, paperwork, inspections, parking, roundabouts and old city streets all matter […]