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  Honest John's Motoring Agony Column 13-6-2015 13 Jun 2015 (News)
  consequences, as following traffic would receive no warning and could well crash into one from behind. This is particularly likely in France in our experience, where tailgating seems to be a national sport. We await your comments with interest. CWD, Oxted Good point. In addition
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  Honest John's Motoring Agony Column: 23-5-2015 23 May 2015 (News)
  about this, or are motorists expected to be mugs again, accepting whatever the Oil Companies decide what to do? If this was France the citizens would be out blocking the Autoroutes, but I suppose we will accept the situation and just stump up the money, TM, Aberfeldy
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  Honest John's Motoring Agony Column 30-5-2015 30 May 2015 (News)
  . That's why we see so many fields of yellow oil seed rape at this time of year. Not just in the UK; in Spain, Italy and France as well.   Towed haul I have a 2014 Honda 2.2 diesel CR-V, which I run normally in Eco mode and obtain good fuel economy. I am about to re
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  Driving in France - can I get it in France? 26 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I will driving in France in the near future. I currently use Shell V Power petrol. Please would you advise what the equivalent grade is called in France,...
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  Exporting a moped to France 7 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have bought a moped in England to use in France, where we have a house, as I could not find what I wanted out there. Should I register the bike in...
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  Breathalysers in France - what do you recommend? 24 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Which personal breathalyser do you recommend to comply with the new French law, at minimum cost?
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  bying a car in france 2 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
  What is the best way to buy a left hand drive car in fFance and bring it back to the uk and what documents do i need to bring back with me from france...
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  Buying a car for France 23 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Hello, I have found a query and answer already (http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/faq/holiday-home-cars/ ) but my question concerns the legality of buying a...
• registration of a caravan in france 19 Jan 2006 (Forum)
  I have re-located to France and have taken my caravan with me. This caravan was manufactured in France, exported to UK and is now back in France. The problem is I now have to register it and its a nightmare, therefore is there anyone out there who has had this problem and could they pass on to me
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  How many EV charging stations are there In France? 19 Dec 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I am considering buying a full electric car after my good experience with a PHEV. However I will be touring in France next summer. Is France well provided...
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  Motoring in France 11 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I intended on having a motoring holiday in France but understand that my five year old Tomtom satnav might be illegal. It has fixed speed camera sites...
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  I'm retiring to France and would like a new car - should I buy it here in the UK or in France? 25 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I'm hoping to retire to France in the near future. At this point, there should be sufficient cash to purchase a new vehicle. I am looking at a Volkswagen...
• Are winter tyres mandatory in France? - Ask HJ 2 Oct 2021 (Forum)
  https://www.honestjohn.co.uk/askhj/answer/162205/are-winter-tyres-mandatory-in-france-   Well. That's a bit of a surprise to me. Does a lot of France get lots of ice in winter?    
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  What are the EV charging facilities like in France? 15 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I am considering buying a plug-in hybrid before the end of the year. My concern is that I am planning a driving holiday in France next year, is there sufficient...
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  Where can I get a breathalyser for driving in France? 18 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Where can I buy a breathalyser approved for use in France?
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  Are runflat tyres for my 3 Series BMW readily available in France? 15 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  A friend of mine has a 1 Series BMW with runflat tyres and I have a 3 Series with them. He was recently stuck in France due to the lack of availability...
• Merc sprinter camper van. - How long to drive from leeds to south of france? 29 Mar 2010 (Forum)
  In the summer we want to drive to south of france perpinion (if thats how you spell it!) s/e france near Argelis in a merc sprinter camper van. This is by no means the fastest van on the planet but want a nice safe drive so whats best drive to hull catch ferry to france or drive to south
• Mercedes - Sat Nav in France 26 Jun 2013 (Forum)
  Am going to Britanny this weekend and then to the South of France in September.  The Garmin Sat Nav is a godsend but understand these are banned in France where they have the speed camera alert activated.  Is it just a question of deactivating or can they not be used at all?  Help!  
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  Speed Camera detection in France 16 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have SatNav that warns of fixed site speed cameras, including those in France. I have been told that the French have (sneakily) made that illegal as...
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  Speed camera detectors in france 18 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have an Inforad v4e Speed camera warning device. The AA website states that any form of radar detector is totally illegal in France. The Inforad...