Why were Skoda Assist so unhelpful when our Octavia broke down in France?

Please could you inform your readers of an experience we had in May of this year when travelling in France with our 2-year-old Skoda Octavia 1.4TSI. About 100 miles after leaving Calais we experienced...

Why aren't UK drivers forced to display their insurance status on their windscreens?

I was shocked to discover the number of uninsured drivers in the UK. In France every driver has to display their current insurance on their windscreen. Is this not possible here, or am I missing something?

Why doesn't Europe Assistance Cover cover coolant leaks?

Please warn motorists that Europe Assistance Cover does not cover coolant and fluid problems. I broke down in France and had full Europe Assistance Cover. Having limped car to a garage, a coolant leak...

Built-in sat nav picks up speed cameras - Is this illegal in France?

According to French law satnavs showing speed cameras are illegal but my new Nissan Qashqai has built in satnav so what would be the result should we be stopped over there?

Do you have any tips for driving in Thailand?

I think I remember you making references to driving in Thailand. I’m going there shortly, and I’d welcome your views on whether driving in Thailand is a sensible proposition for anyone (like me) who has...

This is the best way to legitimately acquire emissions stickers for driving in German cities.

Further to the recent correspondence about Emission Zone stickers required in Germany, the easiest way to obtain one of these is to apply on-line at https://www.berlin.de/labo/kfz/dienstleistungen/feinstaubplakette.shop.en.php...

Do I really need to have my Vauxhall Insignia's lights adjusted to drive on the continent?

I am advised by Vauxhall Customer Service that my Insignia (fitted with halogen lights) must have the headlamps adjusted and taped up by a workshop to enable me to travel on the continent. It will be necessary...

Do you have any tips for driving in Texas?

We are visiting Dallas, Texas in three months' time. We've been to Dallas once before and getting around by public transport is impractical and not much fun, because everyone drives. Luckily we were ferried...

Are satnav systems with speed camera detection illegal in France?

Unless I've read it wrong, an article in this week's Motorcycle News says that in France it's now illegal to have a satnav with camera site warnings under a new law that came into force on 4 January. Is...

Where can I find information on the French government's banning of speed trap detectors?

I have attempted to translate a French press release about that country’s new decree banning all forms of speed trap detector whether reader detector or satnav locators of fixed traps.