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hire car - Speeding fines in Spain 11 Aug 2010 (Forum)
My wife has received a speeding fine document re our holiday in Menorca. It is in Spanish. Sholud we have received a translation into English to make... -
Recent Law Changes in Spain 13 Nov 2008 (Forum)
I was in Spain for a Remembrance Sunday event and the local paper reported the following changes to the application of some laws. 1. Motorists should continue to carry spare lamp bulbs but are not legally required to do so as it is recognised that on many cars a change cannot be effected -
Car buying in Spain 6 Mar 2002 (Forum)
i have recently retired and spend 3-4 months a year near Marbella. I want to buy a new Ford focus. Does anyone know a company that does a "complete package"... -
Driving car back to UK from Europe - no tax or MOT 2 Apr 2010 (Forum)
I am driving a UK registered car back from Spain to sell it in the UK, but will have to drive it from Dover to London without MOT and tax, as cannot get the MOT and tax until get home to London. It is currently SORN as been in Spain for 2 yrs. It is insured in Spain, which also -
Moving to Spain 23 Apr 2002 (Forum)
We are seriously considering retiring to Spain. I have a V-reg Focus tdi Zetec (rhd of course), with 34k, high spec (side bags, ABS, aircon, metallic etc). I paid £12k, from Belgium & have lavished much TLC (& £'s) on it. I love it, apart from its excessive thirst (for an oil-burner). I'd -
France & Spain in August 17 Jul 2002 (Forum)
the horrendous traffic through France on a certain weekend in August when apparently the whole of France are on the road going on holiday. Does anyone know which weekend this is, and also what is the general travelling conditions like in August both for traffic and en-route accomodation in France and Spain. We -
Car rental advice sought (for UK and Europe) 23 Jun 2008 (Forum)
while we stay at an apartment in Ceret, close to the Spanish border. While in Ceret we want to have a brief look at northern Spain and Barcelona. Around June 18 we will fly back from Perpignan to Manchester to hot foot it back to Cardiff for our return flight the next day. Questions are: 1. It seemed -
Hiring a car in Spain? Get a Kangoo 15 Jul 2003 (Forum)
Renault Kangoos are very under rated in this country I feel. Although I have never owned one, I did have one as a hire car once in Spain where they proliferate in agricultural areas, as many people will have noticed. The one I had was a very easygoing car to drive. Anyway left hand drive cars feel -
Car rental in Spain 27 Mar 2010 (Forum)
We're going to Northern Spain in July/August and want to rent a car for15 days. I have normally used Hertz in the past and got an on-line quote from them back in January for a Fiesta-sized car and it was about £320 (as far as I recall). Checked again today and it's over -
Trip to Spain 23 Jan 2004 (Forum)
I am going on a trip to Malaga via Bilbao in March; however, the diesel car I will be going in has only done about 2,000 miles, any advice on maximising... -
Any - Bringing EU registered car into UK temporarily 26 Jul 2015 (Forum)
Dear forum, I am a UK resident and own a holiday home in Spain, also a Spanish registered car that I use when I go out there. This car is taxed, tested and road legal in Spain. I would now like to bring this car back to the UK temporarily, for a period not exceeding 6 months. After -
4 x 4 5 Apr 2005 (Forum)
Living in Spain, currently with my English registered, right hand drive P reg Peugot 405 diesel estate but now need 4 x 4. Preferably second hand X Trail or Rav 4. Very expensive here and understand as much as half the price if bought in Germany. Can anyone recommend a way of bringing a car -
Buying a LH drive in France 2 Jun 2003 (Forum)
I wonder if someone can help me. I am moving to Spain in August and want to buy a LH drive Toyota Rav 4. They are really expensive in Spain ( about as dear as here). What would be the best solution if I were to buy a cheap car in France or Netherlands, obviously I want to pay the lowest rate of VAT -
North or South East Spain 1 Sep 2004 (Forum)
to travel as Lagos. We love the place and find it exactly right with lovely self catering apartments on the Algarve and English type cafes and bars. Can anyone advise on a similar type place either in Northern Spain or on the Southern Coast in the area of Barcelona. Not a lager lout place -
Visco 5000 5W-40 14 Jun 2008 (Forum)
My local garage, (in Spain) have used this in my last service/oil change, in February, ( at a horrendous cost too! ). My vehicle is a Skoda Fabia 1.9tdi 100 BHP. (yr 2002) Can any of you knowledgable chaps tell me if this is a fully synthetic oil and is it suitable for extended service -
Driving in Spain 28 Aug 2005 (Forum)
Just returned from spending the best part of month on a touring holiday in Spain. Thanks to all of those who gave advice before I went. Had a very very nice time. Very uneventful - didn't get peeped at once and no near misses! Driving in the cities (Barcelona, tarragona, Girona) was not too bad -
Best 4x4 for under £22000ish 2 Aug 2004 (Forum)
I live in Spain and want a 4x4. As the heading says, i am wondering what 1 to go for. I am leaning towards the Mitsubishi Monterey Sport, for its size, space and cost. I do actually need a 4x4 for some of the roads (even tarmaced ones) and for the safety aspects (spanish drivers! I am thinking -
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCI or Citroen C3 1.4 VTR+ - Which Car To Drive To Spain In????? 31 Aug 2012 (Forum)
Hi all, Im having a bit of a dilemma, Me and the better half are driving to spain next week (and back), Plus touring france for a bit, a combined mileage of 3000 miles. We have 2 cars a brand new C3 1.4VTR+ and a 09 reg Fiesta 1.6TDCI and im wondering which one to take -
LHD Motor? 11 Mar 2003 (Forum)
I am moving to Spain soon & want to buy a LHD car. I am working on the theory that a LHD will be cheaper here & i will get more as a trade in for my current car, a Volvo S40 2.0T, 1998. I want to get a decent LWB 4X4 for little as (im)possible. So my questions are; Am i right in my thinking -
The Man who would ban motorcycles 3 Apr 2002 (Forum)
Michael Meacher, guardian of the environment and enemy of the motorcycle, was caught out by the Sunday Times. Journalists phoned his home to query his holiday trip to Spain, in view of the fact that his department is urging tourists to stay in the UK to support the countryside's economy