Guides that keep your car under control
Practical articles on inspection, insurance, the vignette and the real cost of owning a car — written in plain language.
- GuidesJuly 20, 2026· 6 min read
Car tax in Romania 2026: how it is calculated and when to pay
How it is calculated by engine-size band, the two yearly deadlines, the discount of up to 10% and the trap when you sell the car.
Read the article - GuidesMay 20, 2026· 5 min read
How to calculate your average fuel consumption
The formula, a clear example and how to cut consumption — plus why the real figure differs from the brochure.
Read the article - GuidesApril 8, 2026· 5 min read
Rovinieta (road vignette) 2026: price, where to buy and the fine
How much it costs, where to buy it, how to check it is valid and what you risk if you drive without it.
Read the article - InsuranceMarch 12, 2026· 6 min read
RCA vs CASCO — which to choose and what you pay
RCA is mandatory, CASCO is optional — but what does each actually cover, and when is it worth paying extra?
Read the article - GuidesFebruary 10, 2026· 7 min read
How much car maintenance costs per year in Romania
Insurance, servicing, tyres, fuel, tax — we add up what a car really costs you over a year.
Read the article - GuidesJanuary 15, 2026· 6 min read
When does your ITP (car inspection) expire and what it costs in 2026
How often the ITP is due, what it costs, what gets checked and what you risk if it expires — everything in one place.
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