Tyre tread depth: legal limits and recommendations for difficult conditions are different
Summer tyres require 1.6 mm tread. Winter tyres require 3 mm November–March when weather or road conditions require their use.
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Windscreen, wipers and washer system: a five-minute visibility check before your vehicle inspection
Check your windscreen, wipers, washer system and demisting before your vehicle inspection, and recognise problems that need professional assessment.
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Week 41 (5.–11.10.2026): autumn driving, level crossings and a new BMW
Motoring news for week 41, 5.–11.10.2026: visibility on autumn mornings, level-crossing safety, young moped riders and the BMW iX3 M60.
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Winter tyres from 1 November to 31 March only when conditions require: the calendar alone doesn't decide
In Finland, winter tyres must be used from 1 November to 31 March if the weather or road conditions require them. Studded tyres may also be used at other times when conditions require.
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The start of October brought two practical changes for learner drivers and drivers under 18 in Finland. Meanwhile, September registrations show passenger cars and vans moving in different directions. Our week 40 review covers news published and changes taking effect from 28 September to 4 October 2026, explaining the implications for shared family cars, business fleets and driving after dark.
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What does a vehicle inspector do behind the scenes?
In the inspection hall, you see the brake test, headlamp checks and the vehicle being examined on a lift. A reliable inspection decision also depends on equipment maintenance, document checks, continued training and quality assurance. What does this involve in practice, and why does a visit sometimes include looking up information on a computer? This overview explains the requirements behind vehicle inspection work using official sources. It is not an interview with an individual employee or an account of a particular station’s working day.
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Emissions testing at your vehicle inspection: what is actually checked?
Your car’s technology, first-use date and approval details determine its emissions check. Learn when OBD, exhaust gas measurement or diesel smoke testing is used, and how hybrids differ from fully electric cars. Includes a checklist for separate emissions certificates and a clear distinction between current rules and the regulation taking effect in February 2027.
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