Driving around Spain during the warmer months can mean high temperatures, strong sunshine and long journeys on roads such as the A-7, AP-7 and N-332. Modern rental cars are designed to operate safely in these conditions, but an overheating warning should never be ignored. If your Blanca Cars rental vehicle displays an engine-temperature warning, the …
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If you are driving a rental car in Spain and see a Guardia Civil vehicle behind you or officers directing vehicles into a roadside checkpoint, there is no reason to panic. The Guardia Civil’s Agrupación de Tráfico is responsible for traffic monitoring and enforcement on most interurban roads in Spain. On the Costa Blanca, it …
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If you are renting a car in Spain, there is one piece of emergency equipment you should know about before setting off: the connected V-16 emergency beacon. From 1 January 2026, Spain changed the way broken-down and immobilised vehicles are signalled to other road users. For Spanish-registered vehicles, the connected V-16 beacon replaced the traditional …
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Breaking down on a motorway is stressful at the best of times. When you are driving a rental car in Spain, possibly in an unfamiliar area and surrounded by fast-moving traffic, knowing exactly what to do becomes even more important. Whether you are travelling on the A-7, AP-7 or another Spanish autopista or autovía, your …
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You have packed the car, everyone is ready to leave, you turn the key or press the start button…and nothing happens. A rental car that will not start can be frustrating, particularly when you are on holiday in Spain and have somewhere you need to be. The good news is that a car failing to …
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Getting a flat tyre is never convenient, but it can be particularly stressful when you are driving a rental car in another country. You might notice a tyre-pressure warning light, hear an unusual noise, feel the steering pulling to one side or suddenly realise that a tyre has lost most or all of its air. …
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Ondara is located in the Marina Alta, just four kilometres inland from the coast at Denia, on the northern stretch of the Costa Blanca. Ondara in the province of Alicante and is located at the foothills of Sierra de Segaria, only four kilometres away from the seashore of Costa Blanca. It covers a total area …
La Sella is just a ten-minute drive from the sandy beaches and hidden bays with crystal clear waters of Denia and Jávea. Nestled between two peaks of the same name, La Sella is a well-designed and presented and an extremely peaceful and sought-after location. Surrounded by extensive orange, lemon and almond groves, La Sella is …
Jesus Pobre is a traditional Spanish village with modern day facilities that is conveniently situated between the coastal towns of Denia and Javea that retains a bygone country feel yet is only minutes away from the 5 star Marriott Spar Hotel and the La Sella Golf Course. This small village with its narrow streets, traditional …
Are you going to hire a car in Spain and are looking for information of what documents is needed? Blanca Cars requires that each customer and additional driver meet the minimum age requirements, present a valid driver’s license, and present a debit card in contract holder`s name. All requirements must be met at the time …
