Do I need an International Driving Permit to drive in Australia?

Do I need an International Driving Permit to drive in Australia?

Is there a time limit on the issuance of traffic violation notices in France?

I rented a car at Geneva Airport in February this year and took the vehicle over the border into France for a few days. The rental company have just emailed me to tell me that the French police have requested...

Do I need to fit seatbelts to my classic car to drive it in Europe?

I will be taking my 1972 Volkswagen Type 181 to Spain. When I bought the car it did not have any seatbelts fitted. I knew I didn't have to fit them but, for a bit of safety, I had lap belts fitted in the...

I'm hiring a car in Australia - is it cheaper to buy collision waiver insurance through an independent insurer?

I have booked to hire a car in Australia and understand that it is cheaper to purchase collision damage waiver insurance through an independent insurer rather than through the hire company. Can you advise...

European insurers focus on the vehicle rather than the driver - why don't UK insurers operate like this?

After living in France for some years, and insuring a car which covered all drivers, I cannot understand why UK insurers base prices on the driver rather than the car. A friend in Spain insures a car that...

I was fined $510 for speeding in New Zealand - do I have to pay it?

I was pinged by a police car while overtaking in New Zealand and incurred a $510 and 28 day driving suspension. My licence will be posted to my home address in the UK after 28 days, by which time I'll...

Why have I lost my no claims bonus while I've been living abroad?

I've been living in Australia for the last three and half years. I'm 48 years old and have had eight years no claims bonus, but I've spoken to an insurance company and they have advised me that my no claims...

I've been living abroad for 10 years - will I still have my No Claims when I return to the UK?

I has a 20 years no-claims record before moving to New Zealand. I have a 10 years no-claims record in New Zealand. Is it true that if I move back to the UK I will be back to square one in terms of no-claims...

What's the best way to insure a hire car abroad?

I'm hiring a car in Spain for 15 days at a price of €253. The hire company want €10 per day for comprehensive insurance, which is more than 50 per cent of the hire price. I can get an independent car hire...

How do I get an 'anti-pollution' sticker for driving in Paris?

It was recently reported that you need 'anti-pollution' stickers, which cost £3.70, when driving in Paris or risk a fine of €135. Do I need them for going to drive to Paris next week and how can I get...