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• One-handed steering 4 Apr 2005 (Forum)
  I was a trifle disconcerted to see that Jason Plato on Five's 'Fifth Gear' the other night was driving the BMW from Spain to Blighty with only one hand on the steering wheel. This may have been an easier way when talking to camera but I got the impression, from his general demeanour, that he might
• Regulations for Driving on the Continent 19 Apr 2004 (Forum)
  I got my Britannia Rescue renewal today and included a leaflet with some quirky continental regulations for drivers. The didn't mention the usual stuff about red triangles, spare bulbs and first aid kits but the following might be of interest. 1. In Spain, if you need spectacles for driving
• Small autoroute cruiser 29 Oct 2002 (Forum)
  My cars do 3 miles to town,5 miles to the supermarket, 1 mile to the pub (when it is raining) or 1400 miles to the south of Spain. The long journeys call for excellent autoroute cruising--10 hour days behind the wheel,need good seats ,economy ,reasonable speed, reliability. The local runs call
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  I''ve found a Land Rover Freelander 2 for sale in Spain - is it safe to buy? 1 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am in the process of buying a car UK registered car currently in Spain. The owner moved there some months ago and is arranging the sale via a shipping...
• Rover 1.4 SLI with Rover Engine Doctor ! 2 Aug 2003 (Forum)
  I've got my 1992 Rover SLI. I bought it 3years old from a leasing company second hand at auctions cost £3500. It had 52000 miles on the clock. The car now has 118,000 miles on the clock that i've done. The majority of my miles now done traveling England to Spain where I know live. She's never gone
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  What are the regulations for winter driving in Germany? 30 Oct 2024 (Ask HJ)
  We are thinking of driving to Warsaw in Poland to visit family at Christmas.We are fed up with hassle of Christmas flying and going by train. We would...
• What has the EU ever done for us? 13 Jul 2017 (Forum)
  no gratitude for all our help, France continued to supply Argentina with Exocet misslies and aircraft spares during the Falklands war, (their idea of  solidarity with a fellow EU member). Spain also nurses grievances about the defeat of the Spanish Armada and the lossof Gibraltar, actively
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  Has anyone else reported faulty tyre sensors on the Renault Clio IV? 3 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
  We own a 2014 Renault Clio Dynamique 0.9 TCe. Over the last 18 months we've had three tyre sensors replaced (under warranty) due to a slow leak in the...
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  Can I fit Polo wheels to my Fabia? 1 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I drive a 2002 Skoda Fabia estate. My friend is in the process of rebuilding a crash-damaged Y-reg Polo. As he needs three new steel wheels for the Polo...
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  Are satnavs with speed camera detection illegal in Europe? 21 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have read in your columns that France, Germany, Italy, Holland and Belgium do not approve of the use of satnavs with speed camera data. Last March I...
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  Should I consider a diesel or a petrol Focus for a 300-400 mile weekly mileage? 11 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I need to change my car, and would like to remain loyal to the Ford Focus. I currently drive between 300 and 400 miles every week, the majority of this...
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  Volkswagen Polo or SEAT Ibiza? 12 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have owned a Volkswagen Polo 1.9TDI sport on a 52 plate from new. I am now thinking of replacing it - my only criticism of the car is its hard suspension....
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  What should I look for when hiring a car in Spain? 18 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I shall be hiring a car at Malaga airport in September and I'm uncertain as to the possible pitfalls that may be encountered. What cover should be accepted,...
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  Blinged prejudice 1 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking of buying a Mazda6. I read your Mazda6 2.2 Diesel road test on the web site, which is generally very positive, however, at one point you...
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  Identical twins 9 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My son and daughter in law need a second car and have a budget of £4,000 to spend. The car will be used mainly for local runs but will undertake occasional...
• "Help flash" - rooftop beacon for car breakdowns 15 Oct 2019 (Forum)
  This is a natty little device recently homologated for use in Spain.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1qQv9aRVbF4   It's a "Starsky & Hutch" style amber beacon to mount on the roof of a broken-down car
• South coast motorway - why isn't there one? 3 Oct 2019 (Forum)
  a Hastings-Honiton trunk road was proposed but never built. France, Spain and Portugal have built motorways a few miles inland to service their coastal area - why on earth haven't we? There's tons of room as anyone who's flown regularly over the coast in clear weather will appreciate. Is it still
• Any - Curiosity regarding French Law 30 Jul 2017 (Forum)
  column from the weekend there's a letter about a faulty Range Rover Vogue.  I'm curious about the snippet regarding French Law and recovery from the autoroute, as with a pal who's abut to embark on a motorcycle tour down to Spain it piqued my interest somewhat. Could someone please enlighten
• Daewoo Matiz 2003 - EGR valve 25 Oct 2014 (Forum)
  I live in Spain and have a daewoo Matiz which is 11'years old. The engine management warning light gives me the code relevant to a blocked EGR valve, which I have had cleaned but the light is now back on, 3 weeks later. I have been advised to 'block it off' so that the warning light will not come
• Hyundai i10 - Speeding offence in UK by Overseas resident 11 Aug 2011 (Forum)
  My daughter is resident in Spain. She recently spent 2 weeks in the UK with her family and I rented a car for her for this period. She and I were insured to drive but she was the only actual driver. I have just received a "Notice of Intended Prosecution" for a 30 mph speeding offence