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  Ex-pat witness 13 Jun 2009 (Ask HJ)
  There is a person in the UK who advertises on the Costa del Sol in one of the local English language newspapers, from a UK address (email and tel. no.)...
• Car Suggestions 15 Feb 2024 (Forum)
  , so should be robust and quite long lived.   I had a Renegade as a hire car last year, was convinced I'd hate it and actually found it remarkably comfortable and serene to drive.  We were visiting friends who literally live up a mountain in Spain and the extra ground clearance
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  Renault Kadjar problems 16 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I see that you are testing the Renault Kadjar as a long term test car. Have you had the same problems as me or is your press car specially prepared? The...
• Chamfered speed "bumps" - worst design ever? 20 Sep 2015 (Forum)
  These pesky inventions are appearing all over towns in Spain, often as a cheaper measure than fill-width humps. No doubt they enable buses and large emergency vehicles with wider axles to drive across them without impeding progress but for ordinary motorists they are a pain. Warning signs
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  Volvo XC70 - which wheel size is best? 24 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have finally decided to buy a new Volvo XC70, what tyre size do you recommend for the best ride? Also, can you tell me if there are any known faults...
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  How long can you drive a foreign car be driven in the UK for? 5 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  What are the rules for using foreign cars in the UK? A car owned by a European family now living near me shows a foreign number plate and has done so for...
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  What's the best used estate for £6500? 20 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a budget of £6500 to spend, but can’t decide between a Renault Laguna 2009 Estate 2.0 dci Expression (42,000 miles) or a high mileage Ford Mondeo...
• Hyundai Santa Fe - Chances in small claims court 12 May 2012 (Forum)
  on any long journey (90miles at the most) but we decided to go to Spain this year by driving through France and the car broke down at a French Toll Booth. The fault has been diagnosed as the gearbox and this will need to be replaced. We have had the car serviced every year by a local garage
• Expected Battery Life 25 Jun 2004 (Forum)
  Euros - double OUCH. I am now looking for the sympathy vote! Roger in Spain
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  Can you recommend a small and comfortable 4x4? 16 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I live in Spain and have a Suzuki Jimny, which is good off road, but basic and uncomfortable. I want to sell the Jimny, along with my Ford Fiesta, and...
• 1.2 VW Polo - Hire Car Misfuelling Incident 27 May 2013 (Forum)
  Morning All. I have lurked in the background on this forum for a few years now, reading various posts with interest. This is my first post, so I am hoping somebody can give me some helpful advice on a situation I have got myself into. I hired a car in Spain last week and when
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  Traffic-haters 23 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have been searching to try and find info on 'Speed sensor operated traffic lights' without success. I seem to recall that I read either an article or...
• Cheap solar family EV to go on sale next year! 2 Aug 2022 (Forum)
  don't see this because they will only sunbathe if it is warm and going to be sunny for a few hours. Same with this car, it may seem the UK isn't especially sunny, and of course compared to somewhere like Spain, it isn't. But the car is out all the time, so all those sunny spells, however short
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  Importing a car to the UK - can I still drive while the application is being processed? 12 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I have applied to re-import my car to the UK. The application has been received by HMRC but the auto-reply states that they have 35 days to reply. Can...
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  Mercedes CLS engine noise 23 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
  There is an intermittent change of engine note on my 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS 350 CDI. Normally the engine is silent when slowly progressing through the...
• Daihatsu Hijet 1.3 16v 2001 - Headlight Pattern Help 1 Aug 2014 (Forum)
  ),   Brands approvals in Europe: E1 - Germany E2 - France E3 - Italy E4 - Netherlands E5 - Sweden E6 - Belgium E7 - Hungary E8 - Czech Republic E9 - Spain E10 - Yugoslavia E11 - United Kingdom E12 - Austria E13 - Luxembourg  E14 - Switzerland  E16 - Norway E17 - Finland E18
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  Which wheels on a new Boxster? 15 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking at buying the new Porsche Boxster to use for touring in Europe and to some out of the way areas. As there is no spare or space saver, only...
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  Garage tried to con me into replacing 'worn' brake pads - why didn't the wear indicator come on? 4 Sep 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I recently took our 2015 Volkswagen Sharan for its 38,000 mile service at a Volkswagen garage. The car has been carefully driven, but Volkswagen reported...
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  Should I change to a new car? 17 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I hope you find this interesting and can help me understand my own numbers. I currently have 2003 Renault Scenic 1.6v Fidji, I've driven it since new and...
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  Is ageism causing my insurance renewal premiums to increase? 8 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I'm 86 years old, have been driving for 70 years and became an Advanced Motorist in 1977. I have all my faculties and my only insurance claim was three...