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What is the best way to insure a UK-registered car in Italy for family holiday use with four named drivers? How does one avoid falling foul of the SORN and compulsory insurance regulations if the car were...
Most insurance policies provide a 'driving other cars' extension that gives basic third party cover to the policyholder. Most policies now provide cover (minimum required by law in the appropriate country)...
I've just bought a 2010 E61 with adaptive xenons. What are the regulations for carrying spare bulbs when travelling in France? Reason I ask is that in the past, I've always carried a spare set (halogens)...
What are the repercussions of not paying an Italian fine?
For the first time in 40 years I simply do not know which car I should go for. Two years ago my third Berlingo blew two turbos in quick succession (Iatterly I discovered it was a fault with the model)....
On holiday in France, my Skoda Superb TDI 170 DSG Elegance Estate kept going into 'safe' mode. This meant that the car would not drive at more than 80kmh on the flat and not more than 60kmh up hills. Skoda...
I am going to France shortly and would quite like to have a prepaid or post-paid device for paying the motorway tolls. Can you advise of the best method?
I have a 2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK. I am hoping to take it with me when I emigrate to Australia. How easy will it be to import it to Australia? I have found a shipper but there seems to be several taxes...
I am driving to Italy and returning via Austria and Germany in November. Can I use my UK tyres - Pirelli P7 (I carry snow chains) or do I have to have winter M&S (mud and slush) rated tyres after October...
I have had a telepeage 'gizmo' for several years for use on French autoroutes. It is great and can save a lot of time, but there are very few toll booths with the technology that allows you to drive through...