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Walk into any car detailing conversation and you'll encounter strong opinions, impressive-sounding chemistry, and prices that range from €15 for a can of wax to €800+ for a professional ceramic coating.

If you've recently moved to Spain — or you've been here a while and the letters on official envelopes make your head spin — the ITV is probably something you've heard about but aren't 100% sure how it works. Don't worry. We get questions about this all the time at Motorplus. So here's everything you need to know, written plainly, without the jargon.

Spanish summers are spectacular. But they're also brutal on vehicles. Temperatures regularly exceed 35°C in the Costa Blanca, motorways fill up with holiday traffic, and air conditioning systems run non-stop for months.

Brakes are the most important safety system on your vehicle. And they're also one of the most neglected — because wear happens gradually, and it's easy to get used to subtle changes until something goes seriously wrong.

That little orange engine symbol on your dashboard. It appears without warning, often on a Sunday, usually just before a long drive. And it sends most people into a mild panic.