What do I need to know when driving from UK to mainland Europe in an EV?

What should drivers be aware of travellng from the UK to destinations in mainland Europe in an EV? I have friends who have driven distances of several hundred miles to Spain, France (made that journey...

Do I need any documents to take my car out of the country on a transporter?

I would like to take my car out of the country to get my brother in law to repair my car as it has an unknown gearbox fault and he is a specialised mechanic in that area. Trouble is he is in Germany, but...

What are the regulations for winter driving in Germany?

We are thinking of driving to Warsaw in Poland to visit family at Christmas.We are fed up with hassle of Christmas flying and going by train. We would welcome any hints on driving from Calais to Warsaw...

What are the requirements for driving in France?

We are driving to Disneyland Paris in November, the car will stay parked at Disney. Apart from the usual (UK badge, headlamp deflectors, hi-vis vest, bulbs, triangle do we need anything else?

Where can I get a ZBE sticker for Spain?

I will be driving from Santander through Spain to Valencia along the Costas to Seville and back up to Toledo to Santander., How do I get a ZBE Compliance sticker to enter their low emissions zones?

Do I need beam converters for driving in France?

Does a Ford focus Titanium X Edition 2018 with LED headlights need headlamp deflectors for driving in France or can I adjust them in settings? Can’t find the answer in the vehicle handbook.

Does my Honda CR-V need headlamp adjustment for driving in Europe?

I have a 2014 Honda CRV 2.2 EX Diesel owned from new and will be taking a short 'break' in France early next month. My car manual seems to state that 'European models' have headlamps suitable for left...

Do I need beam converters for driving in France?

I have a 2019 Suzuki Vitara SZ-T 1.4 boosterjet, do I need to get beam converters for my lights to drive in France? When buying the car the sales and service manager said it had flat beams so I would not...

Is a front numberplate UK sticker a legal requirement in the EU?

We are taking our Hyundai Tuscon to France for a holiday soon. It does not have the UK identifier on the number plates and although there is room for a UK sticker on the rear plate, the position of the...

What are the rules for child car seats in Italy?

I am taking a holiday in Italy this year and will be hiring a car. Hertz have offered a car seat for our daughter which is fine. She will just be 8 by the time we travel so whilst she has a dedicated...