Tips & Guides

Helpful tips for car maintenance and ownership

Tyre markings explained: what 205/55 R16 91V means and how to tell a tyre's age

205/55 R16 91V and the four-digit DOT code: width, profile, rim size, load and speed index, tyre age and winter markings in one guide.

5 days ago

2 min read

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How to read a VIN: 17 characters, model year, country and check digit

A VIN never contains I, O or Q. Where to find the country, manufacturer, model year and check digit, and how to spot a fake or miscopied VIN.

5 days ago

3 min read

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Everything you need to know about tires.

Compare summer and all-season tires, learn the meaning of the DOT code, and get tips for long-lasting tire use.

390 days ago

5 min read

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The new standard for auto import: like ordering on Amazon.

Importing a car from abroad is often associated with stress and a lot of uncertainty. How to choose? What is its real condition? Where to find a reliable partner? The ProAuto team has radically changed this experience.

403 days ago

2 min read