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• Renault Laguna 2.2 Dci Year 2002 Estate UK Reg - Water from Header Tank and Injector issue (HELP) ! 29 Dec 2014 (Forum)
  Hi all, on our way to spain when the heater hose split. Took it off, repaired it and started it, all OK drove 300 miles close to Spain Border, then overheating light Pulled up, looked and noticed there is back presure and water blowing from Radiator head tank. So
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  What tyres are best for my Skoda Fabia? 6 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My 2009 Skoda Fabia came fitted with Goodyear tyres, 205/45R16 W 83, which I have replaced, like for like, since new. I have done nearly 70,000 miles predominantly...
• Toyota Avensis Tourer "Comfort" (Spanish spec) - No more common sense - no more spare bulbs! 6 Sep 2012 (Forum)
  When my new car was delivered in July, it came with the usual two warning triangles, reflective vest etc. but for the first time, no spare bulb kit. I asked at a main dealer and was told they are not made or provided for specific models any more as legislation in Spain was recently changed
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  Did you know that traffic lights in France are linked to radar to stop you speeding? 2 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I recently saw something I have never seen before: an honest approach to dealing with speeding that is motivated by road safety rather than revenue collection....
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  Is this a scam? 23 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
  An employee of mine is wanting to buy a Qashquai advertised in Autotrader from Spain. It is a 2007 model, has 60,000 on the clock and the seller only...
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  Can you recommend a French equivalent to the Ford Mondeo Estate? 22 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have sold my house in Spain and I am moving to France. Can you please tell me if there is a French estate car that can compare favourably with the new...
• Focus TDCi - New set of alloys at 35K - road humps to blame? 17 Jun 2010 (Forum)
  but damaged alloys - there were a total of about a dozen dings and flat spots . Three of the four have been replaced by the leasing company and the Ford main dealer told me this kind of damage is all too common, now that speed humps are so "popular" all over Spain, just like in the UK. I follow HJ's advice
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  Lessor evil 12 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
  We live overseas, but intend coming to UK (mainly Scotland) each summer for 3-4 months and possibly a further 2 weeks later in the year. A car is essential,...
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  Changing sides 14 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy a left hand drive car for use in Spain, ideally in the UK in order that I can part-exchange my current right hand drive car. The dealer...
• Driving a Foreign Car in Britain 27 Mar 2005 (Forum)
  Hello everybody, A Happy Easter to everybody!! I live in Spain and drive a car with Spanish plates. I intend to visit England this summer for the first time with it. Several questions:- 1) Although the EC is planning on introducing a new regulation meaning governments have the responsibility
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  Can I drive a Spanish registered car in the UK? 20 Apr 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I'm a UK resident, but I was stopped by police while driving my Spanish registered, right hand drive car. They said UK residents are not allowed to drive...
• toyota verso 2.2 auto - gearbox oil change 10 Jul 2013 (Forum)
  I am changing the oil on my Verso at 6500 miles prior a run down to Spain. The first service will be done in October. Is it prudent to change the Auto box fluid as well. I used to change my last Verso (Petrol) engine oil every 5-6ooo miles and the auto box oil every 30000 miles, and both were
• For Fusion 2002 Diesel 1.4 TD - Car part numbers 8 Jun 2011 (Forum)
  Hi, I live in Spain and car parts are horrendously expensive here. I am trying to buy an alternator for my car from Ebay and am told it is for a 2003 model and I need to know if it will fit my 2002 model Fusion. The seller has come back with the part number - 2s6t-10300-cb
• Ford Fiesta (2000 - 2002) - 01 1.8 O/S drive shaft bearing 29 Aug 2009 (Forum)
  Got a 51 reg courier van (fiesta) with a rumble on the O/S drivers side drive shaft,it's the bearing that's bolted to the engine. Can I repalce the bearing or do I have to replace the entire shaft?? I'm driving the van over to the south of Spain and this is very annoying as it's causing bad wheel
• I have a question Volume 34 12 Feb 2004 (Forum)
  I am in the market for a new hearing aid to replace the N.H. device issued F.O.C. in the UK. I now live permanently in Spain and I would be grateful for any advice based on backroomers' own experiences. I have been offered a digital programmable aid (by Widex - the Senso CX CIC
• Any car - I need clearance without the need for a 4x4 14 Dec 2020 (Forum)
  I live down a track and it’s in Spain so it’s never muddy and i don't need a 4x4 except for the clearance. I need some help here re a car that has some god clearance, everything here is rust free but costs about 2/3 times the price. So if it’s an older car that would be great. I was thinking
• Cheapest country in Europe for a new car 5 Nov 2017 (Forum)
  A simple question with probably a complicated (and differing) answer. When i say new car i do really mean new to me. I am not ruling out brand new, but why pay new prices when you can get a further 20-40% off on a year old car? I am also looking for a LHD as i live in Spain, where the dealers
• car hire insurance 26 Nov 2015 (Forum)
  We am going to Spain again in a few weeks for a pre Christmas break. I intend to hire a car for a week. I usually leave it to others to sort out cars etc but this is the second occasion this year I have needed to hire abroad. I used to have an annual policy with Insureance4carhire but in recent
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  What mid-size vehicle will fit a mobility scooter in the boot? 19 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
  We need an automatic car as my wife is disabled and can only drive automatic. We also need a big enough boot to fit a mobility scooter, although we slide...
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  What is my Mitsubishi Shogun worth? 20 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I live in Spain. About 2 years ago I found a Mitsubishi Shogun 2005 which had been garaged for 10 years. After a set of new tyres and a service it runs...