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• Speeding points 15 Jul 2007 (Forum)
  We all know t goes on - Someone else takes the points for a driver. Highly illegal and results in a very stiff sentences and fine if caught. Quite correctly to. If you do the crime take the pain. But Have you seen what happens in France and Spain. Thriving market in points being taken by other
• Running In 7 Jul 2002 (Forum)
  I am picking up my new Citroen C5 2.0HDi Estate on the 16th June 6 days later i am setting off to mid spain a journey of some 1500 miles and all motorway driving. Can anybody tell me if I will have to do any specific running in of the engine before I set off or are new cars run in suffiently
• Attn rogerb - Spanish used cars 29 Apr 2002 (Forum)
  I recall you were keen to learn about prices of used cars in Spain. I discovered a bookmark on my computer for http://www.motorpoint.com/ which is a Spanish used car site similar to our Autotrader. If you click on CompraCoches then Coche Usado you can then search (Busqueda) for the makes
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  Please warn your readers about hire car companies in Spain overcharging for returning cars with no fuel. 23 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I booked a hire car in Majorca in June though a broker paying in full in advance. The terms and conditions on the voucher (there are also terms and conditions...
• N/A - DOC insurance (or lack of) 15 Oct 2020 (Forum)
  is visiting from Spain. The car insurance rules there appear to be quite different. In summary: she keeps taking this car for short trips, with her daughter's permission but not necessarily mine. I keep trying to explain that with me being a named driver but not main policy holder, I don't think my permission
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  Will new tyres gives my Astra a softer ride? 23 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Vauxhall Astra (2011) SRi 2.0 CDTi running on 225-50-R17 tyres and the only complaint I have with the car is it's very firm ride. As the front...
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  Will the new Civic have DPF issues? 6 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to purchase new vehicle and was curious about the new Honda Civic 1.6 diesel - in the Honda dealership I was told that even though I only do...
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  Day time running lights - are they mandatory? 10 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am contemplating the purchase of a new car in the UK and understood that EU Directive 2008/89/EC made dedicated daytime running lights mandatory for...
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  aerosol tyre sealant 17 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  The new Boxster comes without even a half size spare wheel and only the dreaded aerosol can of foam to use in an emergency. I plan to drive in out of the...
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  Buying a replacement car 6 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My old boss (73), has retired to a French village. He wants to change his dying 11yr old Renault Megane Scenic RTE 1.9 DCi. Replacement must be big...
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  15 months waiting 24 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  In March 2010 we ordered a Qashqai 2.0 petrol auto/cvt. 15 months on we are still waiting. Our dealer here in Spain now wants us to negotiate to upgrade...
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  Replacement car 3 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My wife has decided that after 25 years of driving cabriolets she needs something easier to get in/out of. The budget is around £11,000 and the requirements...
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  I'd like a Volkswagen Golf but should I consider a Polo? 16 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have read that the new Volkswagen Polo is not a lot smaller than the Golf, but a fair bit cheaper. I was considering a Golf, but this buyer's guide recommends...
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  How should I drive my diesel Honda CR-V to minimise DPF damage? 29 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  You've said not to buy a diesel if one does less than 15,000 miles per year. I have a Honda CR-V diesel (on an 08 plate), and only do about 8000 miles...
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  Where can I get insurance for extended overseas travel? 24 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Following retirement, my wife and I intend to stay in Spain for a few months each year, involving stays of up to three months. We'll be driving there and...
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  Do you think the Nissan Juke's boot is big enough for a young family? 18 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Thanks for your report on the Juke. My wife and I went to have a look at one on Friday night. We both love the look of it but my dilemma is the size of...
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  Left hand up a bit 20 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
  We have recently returned to the UK from Spain and have driven back in a 3 year old Ford Fusion, Spanish registered, which we bought from new. Can you...
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  Graduated person 27 Jun 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Our daughter is a 21-year-old student in Manchester. She passed her test 2 years ago and also carried out and passed the advanced motorway driving test...
• Ford Mondeo III (2000 - 2007) - 02 2.0 (auto) diesel misfiring 16 Aug 2008 (Forum)
  1 or 2x a day and turbo stops - ok after restart Its been like this pretty well since new and has been back to Ford loads of times, in the end I learnt to live with it as it is, but I will never buy another Mondeo - shame really as this was my fourth in a row Recently I drove to Spain and I learnt
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  What automatic car do you recommend? 12 Apr 2024 (Ask HJ)
  We currently have an Audi A6 estate and a VW Polo both auto total value at the mo £16-£17K. We are looking to consolidate sell 2 buy 1. Maybe something...