Cars and driving

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• Car inspection
  The periodic inspection (katsastus) makes sure your car is roadworthy.
• Buying a used car
  Buying a used car is a big purchase.
• Selling your car
  A well-prepared car sells faster and for a better price.
• Changing the oil yourself
  Changing the oil yourself saves money and helps you get to know your car.
• Replacing windscreen wipers
  Worn wipers leave streaks and reduce visibility.
• Replacing a car battery
  A weak battery is the most common reason a car won't start in freezing weather.
• Replacing car bulbs
  A blown headlight or brake light is dangerous and can get you a fine.
• Checking tyre pressures
  Correct tyre pressures improve safety, reduce fuel consumption and make your tyres last longer.
• Getting your car ready for winter
  Winter preparation makes sure your car starts in freezing weather and stays safe on slippery roads.
• Washing and waxing your car
  Regular washing and waxing protect the paintwork from salt and dirt and keep the car's value.
• Charging an electric car
  Charging an electric car is easy once you know the charging options.
• Choosing an electric car
  An electric car suits more and more people.
• Driving licence theory test
  The theory test checks your knowledge of traffic rules and hazardous situations.
• Driving test
  In the driving test, you show that you can drive safely and independently.
• Driving on slippery roads
  Slippery roads are the biggest traffic risk of the Finnish winter.
• Comparing car insurance
  Comparing car insurance offers can save you hundreds of euros a year.
• Parking in a tight spot
  Parallel parking and tight bays make many people nervous.
• Driving with a trailer
  A trailer increases the length and weight of your car.
• Renting a motorhome
  With a motorhome, you can travel around Finland or Europe freely.
• Saving fuel through your driving style
  An economical driving style saves fuel and money.
• Cleaning your car's interior
  A clean interior makes driving more pleasant and helps your car hold its value.
• Car warning lights and what they mean
  The warning lights on the dashboard tell you about the condition of your car.
• What to do after a car accident
  After a collision, safety comes first.
• Paying vehicle tax and getting refunds
  How vehicle tax is made up, how to pay it to Traficom on time and when you get tax back after taking a car out of use.
• Taking a car out of use and back into use
  Learn to take a car out of use and put it back into use in Traficom's e-service and save on tax and insurance.
• Scrapping a car and the certificate of destruction
  A guide to scrapping a car: where to find an approved collection point, how to get a certificate of destruction and how to get the car off the register.
• Making a car damage claim to your insurer
  How to make a car damage claim correctly: a collision, car park damage, vandalism or glass damage, and what attachments you need.
• Avoiding a moose collision and what to do
  How to avoid a collision with a moose or deer, where and when the risk is highest, and what to do if you hit an animal.
• Choosing winter tyres: studded or non-studded
  A comparison of studded and non-studded winter tyres for Finnish conditions: where you drive, the rules, tread depth and what to check before buying.
• Checking and storing your tyres
  Learn to measure tread depth, recognise a worn or damaged tyre and store your seasonal tyres correctly.
• Getting a home charging point for an electric car
  How to get an electric car charging point installed at a detached house or a housing company: power, electrical contractor, costs and subsidies.
• A long drive in an electric car in winter
  Plan a long winter trip in an electric car: range in sub-zero temperatures, choosing charging stations, preheating and a backup plan.
• Private leasing or buying a car
  Compare private leasing, financing and paying cash: total costs, mileage limits, return conditions and risks.
• Car servicing and the service book
  What a car's scheduled service includes, when it is done, how to choose a garage and keep the service history up to date.
• Appealing a parking fine
  A guide to disputing a parking fine or a private parking control fee: deadlines, grounds, evidence and where to appeal.
• Traffic rules for cyclists
  The most important rules for cyclists in Finland: where you may ride, giving way at cycle crossings, lights, helmets and hand signals.
• Winter cycling for beginners
  Start winter cycling safely: studded tyres, dressing in layers, lights, riding technique on slippery surfaces and bike maintenance.
• Riding an e-scooter safely
  Rules and tips for using an e-scooter safely: where you may ride, rental scooters, helmets, parking and alcohol.
• Using public transport in the city
  Learn to use city buses, trams and the metro: tickets, apps, season tickets, zones and route planning.
• Cheap train travel in Finland
  How to buy cheap train tickets: buying in advance, discount groups, seat choices, pets and combined journeys with buses.
• Renewing a driving licence and exchanging a foreign one
  A guide to renewing your driving licence, getting a replacement for a lost one and exchanging a foreign driving licence for a Finnish one.
• Using an engine block heater and interior heater
  When and for how long to warm up your car with an engine block heater, how to set the timer and how to use an interior heater socket safely.
• Car will not start in the cold
  What to do when your car will not start in the cold: checking the battery, jump-starting with cables in the right order and when to call roadside assistance.
• Importing a car to Finland
  A guide to importing a used car: estimating car tax, the tax return to the Finnish Tax Administration, the registration inspection and registering with Traficom.
• Mileage log and mileage allowance
  How to keep a log of business drives, claim a tax-free mileage allowance and deduct travel costs in MyTax (OmaVero).
• Speeding fines and driving bans
  What to do when you get a speeding fine or a letter from a speed camera: paying, contesting it and the risk of a driving ban.
• Fault in a used car: making a complaint
  How to make a complaint to a car dealer or private seller when a fault appears in a used car you bought.
• Getting a category B driving licence from start to finish
  Getting a car driving licence step by step: driving licence permit, lessons at a driving school or with a teaching permit, tests and costs.
• Buying a light quadricycle for a teenager
  What to consider when a teenager wants a light quadricycle (mopoauto): licence, purchase price, insurance, safety and driving rules.
• Starting the motorcycle season
  Spring servicing of your motorcycle, checking your riding gear and brushing up your riding skills before the first ride.
• Renting a car cheaply
  Compare and book a rental car with no surprises: insurance, excess, fuel and checking the car on return.
• Rustproofing your car
  When and how to rustproof a car on Finland's salted roads: washing the underbody, checking its condition and having it rustproofed.
• Choosing and fitting a child car seat
  Choose the right car seat for your child's age and height and fit it correctly: rear-facing, Isofix and harnesses.
• Repairing a stone chip in the windscreen
  What to do when a stone chips your windscreen: repair or replacement, insurance and how to stop a crack from spreading.
• Wrong fuel in the tank
  Put petrol in a diesel car or vice versa? Act correctly straight away so the engine is not damaged, and sort out the insurance.
• Using a parking disc and parking apps
  Park correctly in Finland: setting a parking disc, paid parking areas, parking apps and reading the signs.

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