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• Examples of great driving 13 Sep 2010 (Forum)
  After a short break in the UK and all the aggressive driving and speed cameras at every turn, it's great to be back in Spain and return to the 'normality' of driving here. Tonight for example, I was cheerfully overtaken... ...whilst travelling on a steep uphill gradient
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  Would the DVSA require a new catalytic converter to import my 1985 Pininfarina Spider from Spain? 3 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently bought a 1985 Pininfarina Spider Europa (Fiat 124). It is in good condition but I am currently refurbishing neglected areas. The catalytic...
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  Why is it so difficult to find insurance for driving across Africa? 20 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I'm travelling through France and Spain to drive around Morocco for two weeks in early May with a 9-year-old Nissan X-Trail. Initially, I could not get...
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  After 32 years of driving a Volvo 945 can you recommend an alternative? 8 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We have driven our current Volvo 945 for 18 years and our previous Volvo 945 for 14 year.Our sons tell us we don't need such a big car at our age (73)....
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  Are satnavs with GPS now illegal in France? 14 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  As I understand it, in-car satnavs and mobile phones with GPS facilities are going to be subject to the same law as radar detectors when travelling in...
• All diesel - Particulate filters in hot climate 9 Aug 2010 (Forum)
  First post for me although have been an avid reader for many years. I live in Spain and the time is coming to change the old  Xsara Picasso 2.0HDi, probably for a C3 Picasso 110HDi. I like the way a diesel engine drives and diesel is cheaper here in Spain than in U.K
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  Lost in translation 4 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I need to replace the cambelt on my Audi and this work will be done in Spain. Can you tell me the Spanish name for this part? I e-mailed Audi but they...
• Ford Mondeo - Ford to end Mondeo production 3 Sep 2018 (Forum)
  "Suppliers have been told Ford also plans to stop producing the Mondeo at a plant in Valencia, Spain" It's in their announcement about ending Fusion production in Mexico as well http://www.autonews.com/article/20171213/OEM01/171219856/ford-fusion-production-us-china-mexico
• short journeys 9 Mar 2005 (Forum)
  Hi all, Is there any way I can minimise the damage done to the engine when taking short trips, two or three times a year I drive down to the south of France, Spain etc however the rest of the time I only make short trips and the engine rarely reaches the optimal operating temperture? Joe
• car supermarket = car paperwork? 30 Nov 2003 (Forum)
  Having, about a month ago, bought a Ford imported from Spain through one of the car supermarkets I was told the car manual and service record paperwork would follow in "some weeks". Anyone had experience of this arriving or not? My dealer can order me the book etc or should I wait?
• LHD Audi 30 Nov 2004 (Forum)
  A friend has a soft top Audi LHD which is fine when visiting his second home in Spain but he was saying how difficult overtaking was on country roads in the UK,I said I thought there used to be a mirror which could be fitted on the passengers side to give a forward view to the driver for overtaking
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  What's the best petrol hybrid with room for five passengers? 22 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I travel to Spain 3 times a year and am looking for a petrol hybrid (not plug in) with good boot space for 5 passengers any suggestions please
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  Filter tip - auto transmission advice 14 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
  For 5 years the local Toyota Main Dealer has serviced my 150,000 mile 2001 Lexus RX300. I took it in with a slipping automatic transmission. He told me...
• electronic tags for euro motorways 5 Jan 2018 (Forum)
  Having used the liber-t tag in France and realising the time and effort it saves at the peage I am now tempted to get a tag for Spain and Portugal. Has anyone used this tag yet? If so any comments from personal experience would be welcomed. I am getting the ferry to Bilbao quite soon
• Hire Cars 23 Jun 2005 (Forum)
  Anyone got any advice when looking for a hire car. Might have to hire an Astra at short notice this weekend, doesnt have to be high spec model, just an Astra that goes. Only ever hired a car whilst on holiday Portugal and Spain so not sure of what costs you have to pay here, eg insurance, upgraded
• Cross countries 3 May 2003 (Forum)
  In the States people are sometimes employed to drive vehicles from one place to another (e.g. coast to coast) on behalf of people that are relocating. Does anyone know if there's anything similar operating between Britain and Europe - i.e. for people over-wintering in Spain etc, who want
• Driving holiday Costa Blanca in March 23 Mar 2011 (Forum)
  Briefly, I'm after any advice on where to head for and any special hotel recommendations outside the main resorts, starting from Alicante - do we head south or north? I know Spain in March isn't ideal, but as long as we don't get any snow I'll be happy, and it's only a week
• Volkswagen Scirocco Mk III (2008 - ) - How many will tick these boxes? 8 Jul 2008 (Forum)
  Just been pricing up a Scirocco on the VW Spain configurator (couldn't find one on the UK site), and there is a "BlueMotion" section where you can offset CO2 emissions: 20,000km - ?210 50k - ?455 100k - ?870 150k - ?1305 Percentage likely to tick these boxes?
• mercedes230e 8 Oct 2006 (Forum)
  Hi everyone , I live in Spain and wanted to ask advice. I can buy a Mercedez 230E W124 year 91 with 115000 miles manual petrol for 1500 pounds or a Mercedes Benz 230 E 2300cc Automatic year 90 with more than 125000 miles on the clock for 1800 pounds. What do other contributors think would be best
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  My car has been stuck abroad for over a year. What should I check when I get back to it? 2 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I've had a Volkswagen Passat Estate parked in an underground car park in Spain. The battery is disconnected. We have not been to Spain since November 2019...