Why is the Spanish equivalent of the MoT nowhere near as strict as the British test?

I have just read an article in Telegraph Motoring regarding the new MoT regulations that have recently come into force. I have just returned from Spain where we MoT'd a Spanish car in April. The test was...

My car needs an MOT when I'm outside the country

My car MOT and service are both due in August but I will be away from early July and wont be back until early September. To keep my car warranty I need to service the car within four weeks of the service...

Can I get my Swiss MINI serviced in the UK?

I bought my 2010 MINI Cooper D Countryman in Switzerland (where I live) & the next service is due in about 500 miles. Hwever, I am driving to the UK shortly. Is it possible to get the car serviced in England...

Parts and servicing in Europe

Whilst recently on holiday on the Continent, I had cause to have the radiator replaced on my Mitsubishi Shogun SWB at a fully franchised Mitsubishi dealer in Germany. The total cost came to some £463,...