Car guides for drivers

Practical, checked information to look after your car, with the rules of each country and links to the official sources.

• How to compare car repair quotes: parts, labour, warranty and red flags

  How to read and compare car repair quotes: parts vs labour, OEM vs aftermarket, labour hours, diagnosis fees, VAT, warranty, validity and red flags.

  Updated on 09/10/2026

• Winter tyres and studded tyres in Estonia 2026/27: when they are mandatory, when studs are allowed and what a tyre change costs in Tallinn

  Winter tyres are mandatory 1 Dec 2026 – 1 Mar 2027, studded tyres allowed 15 Oct 2026 – 31 Mar 2027. 3 mm tread, 3PMSF symbol, fines up to €160, kasko and tyre-change prices in Tallinn.

  Updated on 09/10/2026

• Car accident in Estonia: what to do step by step

  Car accident in Estonia: when to call 112, how to fill in the accident report or avarii.lkf.ee, notifying your insurer, LKF and getting the car repaired.

  Updated on 30/09/2026

• Roadworthiness inspection in Estonia (tehnoülevaatus): how often, where and what is checked

  Vehicle inspection in Estonia: a new car is inspected after 48 months, then every 24 or 12 months. Where to go, what is checked and what happens if overdue.

  Updated on 30/09/2026