First technical inspection of a new car: and then?
First technical inspection of a new car in Belgium: at 4 years in all three regions, then a schedule, a fee and repair deadlines that diverge.
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Hybrides & PHEV
Hybrid all-wheel drive: e-AWD or true AWD?
Hybrid all-wheel drive: electric e-AWD or AWD with a propshaft, and what it changes for traction, towing and registration tax in Belgium's three regions.
Euro 6b or Euro 6d: how long can you keep driving?
A Euro 6b diesel SUV leaves the Brussels LEZ in 2028, a Euro 6d lasts until 2030, a petrol hybrid until 2035. The full table of Belgian deadlines.
Roof box fuel use, bars or a trailer: the real cost
A roof box costs about one litre per 100 km at 130 kph. The euro calculation for a Belgian summer trip, and how a trailer actually compares.
SUV registration tax and road tax in Belgium
SUV registration tax and annual road tax in Belgium: the 2026-2027 rates for all three regions, three worked calculations and the big-EV trap.
Peugeot 3008 hybrid review: the verdict in Belgium
Peugeot 3008 hybrid review in Belgium: measured real fuel use, list prices, reliability and a head-to-head with full hybrids RAV4 and Sportage.
Best hybrid SUV for commuters in Belgium
Which hybrid SUV for a commuter in Belgium? Real urban fuel use, RAV4, Sportage, Tucson, CR-V, compact or family size: our data-driven comparison.
Hybrid SUV maintenance: the real costs
Hybrid SUV maintenance in Belgium: real yearly cost, battery replacement price and the Toyota, Kia, Hyundai and Renault warranties compared side by side.
Full hybrid vs mild hybrid: which SUV for commuters?
Full hybrid vs mild hybrid: WLTP consumption, CO₂, Belgian prices and registration tax compared across three SUVs, with the verdict for a Belgian commuter.
Toyota RAV4 vs Kia Sportage: hybrid duel
Toyota RAV4 vs Kia Sportage hybrid: Belgian 2026 prices, real fuel use, boot and warranty compared for a freelancer with no company car.
Hybrid vs Electric SUV: Which to Choose in Belgium?
Hybrid or electric SUV in Belgium? Annual mileage thresholds, real ADAC consumption, PHEV tax trap since 2026 and a 4-model comparison for 3 usage profiles.
Best hybrid SUV for high-mileage drivers in Belgium
Which hybrid SUV for a high-mileage driver in Belgium? Real motorway fuel use, the diesel threshold, 2026 company-car tax: our data-driven comparison.