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The handbook for my 2014 Mercedes-Benz B-Class alludes that the headlights are aligned centrally and therefore do not need any adjustment for use on the continent; however, I can't get a direct answer...
I bought my 2010 MINI Cooper D Countryman in Switzerland (where I live) & the next service is due in about 500 miles. Hwever, I am driving to the UK shortly. Is it possible to get the car serviced in England...
I am visiting a friend in Italy who said I can borrow their car (that they've insured) while I'm there for the week. I have a full UK driving licence and am 23 years old. Will I need to get separate insurance...
In September 2012 I had a 10 day holiday in Italy. I had a rented Audi A3 from Hertz. I have just received (after 18 months) a notice of a speeding fine (approx. £200). There was no notice at the time,...
My brother hired a car in Italy and put me down as an additional driver. He never drove the car, but on the way back to the airport I was clocked speeding on a camera and he has today received a "notification...
A warning to all car rental users. Check the tyre condition before taking car out of the dimly-lit airport collection point. In August, I rented a car from Hertz in Vancouver, Canada. On our first long...
While in Austria earlier this year I was told that on roundabouts, the rule is that one only gives a signal just before exiting. This strikes me as quite sensible, as one assumes the motorist is carrying...
Recently I needed to return urgently to the UK and consequently I arrived without pre-booking at the Calais Eurotunnel terminal late at night. I was charged £175 (which was converted to Euros then reconverted...
Bad news for visitors to France. The cash pay booths on the Autoroutes in Southern France have been replaced by ‘card only’ machines. The queues are horrendous! We saw a three kilometre queue near Aix-en-Provence...
Can you offer any advice on dealing with traffic fines in Italy?