HID headlight adjustment when driving abroad?

I have a Honda CR-V EX with HID lamps. With these lights I do not need to make an adjustment when driving in Europe. My friend has Subaru Forester XT in which we will be driving to Italy next month. He...

Hiring a car abroad

We are shortly going on holiday to Austria. Although mainly walking we may wish to hire a car for a day or so. I remember something about extra things you need to do with DVLA now. Do I have to sort it...

Car hire query

I'm hiring a car in Spain. Full/Full I understand, but what is "pre-purchase, refunds given"? Until a week ago easyCar said pay for fuel on arrival "plus an admin charge for refuelling logistics", which...

New French driving law

Might be worth mentioning to your readers that from June 30th it is illegal to drive in France with anything in your ear including bluetooth headsets. http://www.frenchentree.com/living-in-france/driving/driving-in-france-hands-free-kit-ban-effective-june-30/

Are headlamp deflectors still required for motoring in Europe?

Please could you advise me whether headlamp 'deflectors' are still required for European motoring, specifically in France? I own a recently-acquired 2014 model Mazda3 and the Mazda dealership have advised...

Which small car is best for driving in Spain?

I am looking at buying a property in Spain and want to buy a new car in Spain to keep there. I require a small automatic, five-door with air con, preferably hatchback. What do you recommend

Do I have to use beam deflectors on my Audi A4?

I have an Audi A4 Avant (2012) that I drive regularly to France and use the beam deflectors. But I was wondering, is it possible to adjust the lights on the car so I don't have to use the deflectors?

Going to Europe for six months- what's the best insurance option?

I am going to be working in France for six months and want to take a car with me, which I am yet to buy. However, I am confused as to what to do regarding insurance. Do any UK companies provide European...

Driving aboard - do I need to carry a spare bulb kit?

There seems to be confusing feedback about the need to carry a spare bulb kit when driving in Spain. I have a 2014 Honda CR-V and there appears to be no bulb kit for this vehicle on the market. Does that...

Do you need to carry all documents to drive in France?

My sister in-law has just returned from a trip to France and saw repeated signs in service areas stating that failure to have insurance documents available for inspection would result in a 3700 Euro fine...