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Fuel economy, fuel, cleaning, parking, periods of disuse and everyday care to preserve the vehicle.

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Carro cinza parado em garagem com capô aberto, bateria e reservatórios visíveis, manômetro, ferramentas e frascos de fluidos ao lado do pneu dianteiro.
Use & Care23/09/20266 min read

Car parked for weeks: what to check before driving again

Learn how to check the battery, tires, and fluids after weeks of inactivity, plus the signs that mean the car should stay parked.

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Bicos de abastecimento de gasolina e etanol em posto urbano, com painel de preços ao lado.
Use & Care12/09/20265 min read

Decree 13,116/2026: how long Brazil's gasoline and ethanol PIS/Cofins cuts last — and why pump prices are not fixed

The tax cut runs from September 10 through October 9, 2026. See the new rates, the per-liter effect and why retail pass-through is not automatic.

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Bico verde de combustível abastecendo um carro branco em um posto, com bombas e cobertura desfocadas ao fundo.
Use & Care09/09/20265 min read

Brazil cuts R$0.63 per liter in gasoline taxes: why pump prices may fall by less

A temporary PIS/Pasep and Cofins cut lowers the federal tax burden on gasoline, but retail prices also depend on costs, state taxes and margins across the supply chain.

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