How can I arrange insurance for a hire car in Canada?

In July I will be hiring a car in Vancouver to drive through the Rockies. My daughter who lives in Canada and has a Canadian driving licence will be paying with her credit card which covers her for insurance...

Can we buy a left-hand drive car in the UK and export it to Spain?

We are buying a small property near Torrevieja, Spain and think we would like to have a small car to use during visits - about three times a year. We have heard that secondhand cars in Spain are very...

Buying a European car in Africa

I am in Africa, would like to buy a used German car. 1.8L max What would you recommend? Previously owned a Toyota Runx, but would love a "better" car. Preferably a European model. I am told they are much...

Are winter tyres compulsory for hire cars in Europe?

I know you’re a fan of winter tyres, and you mention that they are very commonly used in mainland Europe. When I go on skiing holidays, I look for winter tyres on the car I’m hiring, but they are a very...

Altering headlights for driving abroad.

Will you tell me how to alter the Bi-Xenon headlamps for driving abroad please. I cannot use the normal light deflectors with these lights. My local Ford agent does not know and Ford do not reply to...

Smart, for four

I'm looking for a car that will take four people and their luggage on holiday to southern Spain. I need comfortable seats and a smooth ride. Cruise control is essential. In the past I've done the journey...

Never in the field of human conflict

I am getting conflicting information about what I am legally obliged to carry in my car whilst driving in France. Can you shed any light on this please?

Insurance question - driving abroad

We are a retired couple - we're in our early 60s and have bought a motorhome. It's in France, where it's registered, as we have a boat moored there. We have a winter home in the Algarve, and between France...

Driving in USA and approaching 70 years old. Can you help us?

Can you advise sites to research about driving in the USA as I am approaching 70 years old. I have driven all over the country for thirty years or so but saw somewhere that after 70 years old things get...

Car hire fiasco in Portugal - what should I do next?

I hired a car in Portugal via a UK-based broker with prepayment voucher. Reported within 24 hours that car seemed to be low on oil. Local firm refused to collect car and replace. Told me to buy oil and...