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  I'm a UK resident with a Spanish licence. Do I need a UK licence post-Brexit? 7 Jan 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I'm a returned Expat from Spain (returned 2015). I passed my driving test in the UK many years ago. I have a Spanish Driving license right now, and as...
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  What will we need for driving in the EU after Brexit? 28 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I know I'm not the only one going to Europe over half term who is concerned as what precautions to take when we travel out while in the EU and return after...
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  Should I replace my 2009 Skoda Fabia TDI? 11 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2009 Skoda Fabia 1.9 TDI from new, part of the original scrappage scheme. It's fully maintained with a mileage of 113,000, primarily due to two...
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  Buying new from Europe 7 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Is the price of a new BMW X1 purchased in Belgium or Germany lower than UK now the Euro is cheaper for UK buyers please? I assume that there will be few...
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  Car hire query 26 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I'm hiring a car in Spain. Full/Full I understand, but what is "pre-purchase, refunds given"? Until a week ago easyCar said pay for fuel on arrival "plus...
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  Where can I find information on the French government's banning of speed trap detectors? 21 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have attempted to translate a French press release about that country’s new decree banning all forms of speed trap detector whether reader detector or...
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  Costa Bandit 10 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  We have just returned from Spain, where we were robbed on the autopista near Valencia. We parked at the services and went for a coffee, and someone presumably...
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  Santana website in Japanese 3 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  The website for Santana 4x4 comes up in Japanese. Is there another route to them?
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  Driving in Europe 21 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently returned from a business trip in Germany. I am interested in your viewpoint on French/Belgian/German drivers who are in the habit of speeding...
• serendipity via corona virus 7 Apr 2020 (Forum)
  from China or Italy or Spain and their activities have been curtailed due to illness. What a shame, dear me how very sad!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What am I going to do for my penis extensions, meeting lovely Russian girls, having my fortune told etc etc.? Cheers Concrete
• New car for Schumacher - guess postion Spanish GP 3 May 2010 (Forum)
  quite well? It seems it`s make or break  for Schumacher over the next few races -given  the team have built a car to his wishes. Any guesses for his finishing position in Spain? I have him in 6th place  
• "Bonus" points on your driving licence? 3 Jun 2009 (Forum)
  "In three years time drivers with a clean record will have as many as 15 points on their licence [Spanish system works in reverse to UK - you start with 12 points, and deductions made for an offence] The DGT traffic authority in Spain is to hand out 40 million extra licence points to some 21
• Driving Madrid-Malaga 28 Oct 2006 (Forum)
  A colleague here is honeymooning in Spain in a couple of weeks, flying into Madrid and driving down to Malaga. Hotels each end are booked, but he wants advice on a nice place to stop on the way down for lunch, and any unmissable spots round Malaga way (Gibralta is high on the list, and he fancies
• Europe and spare tyres 24 Feb 2006 (Forum)
  Afternoon all, I'll probably regret asking a question about Europe, but... I'm planning on going down to Europe for two weeks in the summer, mainly France, but possibly Austria, Germany, Swizerland and Italy as well. I've just read on another thread that in Spain, it's law that you have a spare
• Delivering an untaxed car to mainland Europe 10 Jul 2017 (Forum)
  My job is to deliver cars using trade plates (ie. driven movements – not transported). I have only ever delivered cars in the UK up to now but I have recently been asked to deliver one to Spain. The problem I have is that the vehicle is not taxed. Obviously my trade plates will enable me
• Renault - 92 2.1 New radiator is smaller - will it be okay ? 11 May 2009 (Forum)
  - it will fit but I'm a bit worried it won't be as efficient as it is thinner therefore less fins to absorb / cool the heat. Any advice ? Do you think the new radiator will be okay ? I'd hate it to overheat and blow a gasket, (particulary when I'm driving down to Spain in it).
• Skoda Fabia (2000 - 2007) - Importing my LHD car 1 Dec 2007 (Forum)
  condition, would be difficult to replace with an equivalent in the UK were I to sell it in Spain. Even if it costs a few bob to convert, I think it will still be cheaper than buying in the UK. -- Roger. (Costa del Sol, España)
• Are we patriotic about cars? 17 Mar 2007 (Forum)
  If you go to any European countries, you'll mostly see local brand cars! Example: France - Citroen, Peugeot, Renault Germany - Mercedes, Audi, VW etc. Sweden - Volvo, Saab (Merc & Audi pretty well too) Spain - Seat (and Skoda too) Czech Rep - Skoda Netherlands - mostly European cars even USA
• Xantia radio code input instructions. 24 Jul 2006 (Forum)
  We've got an old L reg Xantia as a spare car. We have the radio code and the radio asks for it every few days. However i've loaned the car to my uncle while he's over from Spain and he's managed to put the wrong code in! We have no books for it, and have no idea how to proceed from here
• Where can i buy a left hand drive 6 Feb 2006 (Forum)
  want a second hand left hand drive. Well I am moving to Spain and unitl you have residency you cannot import a new one. Plus, in total they charge 28% tax for the pleasure of doing so. Any help greatly appreciated.