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• Importing (again sorry) Ford Focuses 29 Jan 2002 (Forum)
  I am considering a 2.0i Ghia, the UK spec has lots of nice to have extras as standard. If I import it or buy it from Trade Sales (imported from Spain) can I expect it to have all of the bits that a 'UK Spec' car would have? Anyone got any experience? (particularly with Fords) Thanks 'First Time
• KIA Niro - The new must-have option 20 Sep 2016 (Forum)
  We're all familar with the exorbitantly-priced metallic paint options; Kia appears to have reached new heights with their Niro pricing in Spain - paint is now a priced option - metallics €450 + tax - plain white €150 + tax - no "free" choices available. They don't have a configurator
• Skoda Fabia Estate Mk1 - Air Con 27 Jul 2015 (Forum)
  2005 Mk1 Fabia Estate. 1.9TDi FSH from new, but no mention anywhere of any work or recharging of the air con. Currently in Spain and whilst the air con does work, I am not convinced that it works as well as it could; that might be due to the heat. My question is, to what
• Nissan/Infiniti - Nissan to build new Infiniti model in the UK 19 Dec 2012 (Forum)
  for the Note, but the larger C segment hatchback), will be moved to another European factory - possibly Spain or Russia (where they will also build the next generation Qashqai and the Almera sedan for the Russian market).
• New Kia Rio prices - up to 23% discount available 31 Aug 2011 (Forum)
  Despite a reasonably favourable press, Kia don't seem very confident in Spain - all models are available with an immediate  €2,850 discount. Thus the basic 1.2 petrol is available for €12,290 gross , €9,440 net.  Top of the range 1.4 diesel Emotion (trim 3 UK
• Most astonishing thing seen while motoring 17 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  in a roadside field in Spain..... ;) regards
• Fog madness 29 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  Just reflecting on last weekend's carnage here in Spain. 24 killed on the roads, and TV reports as usual referring to "accidents" "caused by fog". Judging by the cars that overtook me in one 45 minute drive through some horrendous patches of fog, mostly going at twice my speed and with no lights
• Cars made in Japan? 26 Jun 2007 (Forum)
  - Spain (Mazda 2) Mitsubishi - Holland (Colt) Nissan = Renault Subaru - ? Daihatsu - ? Source: wikipedia.org
• Winterproof cars 1 Nov 2004 (Forum)
  In my opinion cars are excellent at resisting the effects of salt laden northern winters. (Especially when you remember Rootes rot-boxes rusting through in 18 months ) But-are all cars the same these days ? Are cars made for ,say Spain, or Greece just as winter proof as cars made for the UK
• Citroen Xsara 2.0HDi Clutch Bearing 27 May 2003 (Forum)
  I own a 3 year old Xsara 2.0HDi and according to HJ breakdown data the clutch release bearing fails at around 30,000 miles. I should be in Spain on a touring holiday when I reach this mileage so I am somewhat concerned. Has anybody experience of this failure or is the reported problem just
• Looking for a LHD Rover 75 2.0 CDT 12 Jan 2003 (Forum)
  Folks, I am looking for a Rover 75 CDT 2.0. In particular a LHD, as I intend to move to Spain soon. Now, I have been told that Rover recently returned a number of these cars from the continent and they are currently selling them through dealers. Is there any way I can get hold of some dealers who
• Leon TDI 143 BHP 25 Feb 2002 (Forum)
  Recently I saw an add for a new 143 BHP Seat Leon in an advert from a Euro importer. (Diesel Car Feb 02). Can anyone tell me whether this is a factory fitted chip change, an importer chip change or whether this is a standard car offered in Spain but not here. Also, how different is the injection
• Renault Scenic (1999 - 2003) - 01 RX4 1.9dci - Turbo & Clutch Problems!!! 12 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  Happy New Year everyone! Last month I bought a 2001 Renault Scenic RX4 Privilege 1.9dci from an expat in Spain. The car had around 120K miles on the clock and was advertised as having a brand new clutch and gearbox. The seller said he was moving back to the UK and this was the only reason
• travel to seville 15 May 2015 (Forum)
  I am sure that amongst our forum members there are some people who have visited Seville in Spain. SWMBO and myself are going there next week and would appreciate some advice. Especially on how to get from the airport to the city centre and also some 'must see' sights. We are there for 3 days
• citreon zantia diesel 1900 1996 - stop light staying on 4 Sep 2014 (Forum)
  hi my stop light dosent go out after a few minutes it stays on continious so i check the hydrolic oli level and topped it up needed a little checked on the ground no oil leeking   any idea why it still wont go out  i am in spain and cars are very expensive to repair can anyone help
• Spanish Speed limits 4 Mar 2011 (Forum)
  A quick note for discussion, the Spanish government have announced that from March 7th the national speed limit on motorways will be reduced from 120 kph to 110 kph, this action is to reduce fuel consumption due to the current problems in Libya (where Spain gets most of its fuel). What
• Anti-SUV hysteria subsiding 4 Aug 2010 (Forum)
  Further to the thread regarding the Hyundai  ix35 delivery delays, the July figures for car sales in Spain are out today. Overall the market is down 24% for the month (end of sc***page plus 2% VAT increase), but sales of medium SUVs are up 12.4% and large ones 7.7%.  Could
• volvo 850 - cambelt 15 May 2010 (Forum)
  41,000 miles since.  we are driving to southern Spain in June, and feel it might be a good idea to change it, but only if we have to! thanks Dave Ambrose
• Photo Licence and Car hire 2 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  Hi I recently applied for a photo driving licence, mainly as an easy to carry form of id to carry in the USA. As part of the proceedure I was required to return my paper driving licence. I am now slightly concerned as I usually hire a car when visiting Spain, and am reading about companies
• Renault Kangoo Combi (1999 - 2004) - 02 1.5 cam belt 24 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  the car in Spain without manual!