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  Detector Inspector 19 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Please could you re-state the currant law regarding speed camera detectors. I have a unit that detects fixed cameras and a plug in unit that detects radar...
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  Rescue me 26 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My wife and I plan to spend a couple of weeks in France this summer with my 2006 Mercedes C180. My insurance broker says my UK insurer covers me fully...
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  Fading memory 9 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am shortly to take delivery of a new VW Polo, and have decided against my better judgement to order flash red paintwork. The last car I had with red...
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  Do I have to pay a speeding fine dating back more than 12 months? 17 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  A friend of mine has been sent a speeding ticket relating to an incident in France, last year. He has been quoted 190 Euros fine, whilst he was driving...
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  I am in Spain but need an IDP if we leave the EU without a deal - how can I get one? 3 Mar 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I am in Spain and return to UK after 29 March. If we crash out with no deal how do I get an IDP? I will drive through France and think I need a separate...
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  Tax discs - display insurance instead? 9 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I wonder if you agree with me that, especially as we are now doing away with tax discs being displayed in the screen, we should follow the lead of France...
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  Why is my Nissan Qashqai's satnav out of date? 13 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Should I expect the satellite navigation system in my 2012 Nissan Qashqai to be up to date for European roads? I was disappointed to find, on a recent...
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  Buying a car to tow 2500KG 13 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 90,000 mile 53 plate Nissan X-Trail with a head gasket on its way out (so I'm told). I have two small children and two small dogs and regulaly...
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  Change of Scenery 15 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
  You were very helpful a couple of years ago helping my mother-in-law when she wanted to downsize from her Volvo V70. She has been very happy with your...
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  Where should a Crit'Air sticker be placed? 8 May 2023 (Ask HJ)
  Official advice is to place the French Crit'Air sticker on the right side of vehicle windscreen but for most UK cars this will impinge more than 40mm into...
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  Buying a Renault Koleos - what should I check? 20 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am interested in buying a 2008 Koleos 4x4 manual with 39,000 miles, price £5650. Are there any particularly good/bad points on this vehicle, things...
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  Why aren't new Honda Civics popular? 27 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have owned my new model Civic for a year, but have only seen six of these on the road, over several counties (two of these are owned by friends). Can...
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  Bumper car vest 24 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I have had insurance4carhire.co.uk for a few years now and for the first time made a claim this June. A careless shopping trolley driver made a mess of...
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  Where can I buy an autopass for French motorways? 11 Apr 2024 (Ask HJ)
  You recently answered a question about driving in France. I gather for driving on French motorways you can buy a pass in advance which at toll booths lets...
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  Looking for a new car to hold four people and luggage? 5 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to get a new car which needs to be automatic and able to hold four full size cases as we regularly travel to France on a 1600 mile round trip....
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  Extended warranty - worth the money? 16 Nov 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I live in France and own a Nissan Note (older model) diesel bought new in 2013. I am being offered an extended 2 year warrant for 410€. Would you consider...
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  Do I have to use beam deflectors on my Audi A4? 24 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have an Audi A4 Avant (2012) that I drive regularly to France and use the beam deflectors. But I was wondering, is it possible to adjust the lights on...
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  Why do French roads have no litter or potholes? 27 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently returned from a holiday in Brittany. I drove hundreds of miles on all types of roads and I didn't encounter a single pothole. Also, no...
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  Why doesn't Europe Assistance Cover cover coolant leaks? 10 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  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....
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  Recorded massage 9 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
  On my way to work, I was "carved up" on a roundabout in Exeter by a London style Taxi. I noted the number from the "How's my Driving?" sticker on the rear...