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  Where can I get a decent discount on a car in Spain? 7 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  The car market across Europe is struggling, yet when we go into the various dealerships in our area, all we get is total disinterest and told that the...
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  Will sports suspension harm the ride on a Leon? 14 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking of buying a new SEAT Leon. The model/trim I would like only has sports suspension. Would this give a hard ride on long journeys eg UK/France/Spain.
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  Where can I get an update CD for my Spanish Lexus' satnav? 18 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I just tried your suggestion of www.satnav-updates.com but they don't do CDs for Lexus. Mine is a GS450H 2007 SE-L model (LHD, Spanish reg), with 2006-07...
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  Importing an American car into the UK - can I make a profit? 7 Sep 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I'm a Brit who's lived in the US for the last seven years. We are relocating next year to the UK and can bring two cars tax free - one for me and one for...
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  I lost the V5C to my car, which has been abroad for 10 years - how do I get it back to the UK? 19 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
  My 10-year-old car has been in Spain for nine years and 11 months. I've lost the V5C, so what do I say at Dover when I try to bring it back to the UK?
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  Buying a car for holidaying in Spain? 5 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
  In view of increasing car hire and insurance issues, I am thinking about buying a car for my use when holidaying in Spain 6 times a year. I am considering...
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  European insurance 16 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  We have an apartment in Spain. Rather than the expense of hiring a car each visit, we intend to take our UK car out to use for the four visits (each of...
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  I can't get covered for car hire in Spain because I'm 86 - what should I do? 3 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I used to obtain an annual policy for car rental in Spain, but now that I'm 86 I'm no longer eligible. Is there an alternative to paying the rental company's...
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  Export advice 12 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking for the best place to buy a 7-seater LHD Land Rover Discovery or Range Rover at about 2 years old. I live in Lancashire but do not see any...
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  Do I need to fit seatbelts to my classic car to drive it in Europe? 2 May 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I will be taking my 1972 Volkswagen Type 181 to Spain. When I bought the car it did not have any seatbelts fitted. I knew I didn't have to fit them but,...
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  How are speed-activated traffic lights installed when used in Spain? 18 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Would speed activated traffic lights at the approach to a village centre need to be installed on both sides of the road? (I believe they are used in Spain...
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  I am a UK resident but have a home in Spain - can I bring my Spanish registered car back to the UK for short periods? 10 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I am a UK resident but have a home in Spain. Can I bring my Spanish registered car back to the UK for short periods?
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  What's the best way to insure a hire car abroad? 11 Jan 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I'm hiring a car in Spain for 15 days at a price of €253. The hire company want €10 per day for comprehensive insurance, which is more than 50 per cent...
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  Am I better off buying left-hand drive? 7 Sep 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I will be spending six months a year living in Spain and need a car to travel there and back in and would like to know if I am better buying a LHD British...
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  My 2003 Nissan X-Trail's engine has failed. Who can I complain to? 3 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased a Nissan X-Trail in 2003 from a Belgian garage, imported it to UK and then went to live in Spain. I have had to replace the clutch three times...
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  Can you recommend a 4x4 for use in snow, and can we buy a car and register it in Spain? 30 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I hope you can give me some advice. I've never been attracted to 4x4s, but living in Scotland and having two severe winters in a row has persuaded me that...
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  If I get a fixed penalty abroad, do the points go on my UK licence? 11 Dec 2017 (Ask HJ)
  If I get a fixed penalty abroad, i.e. in Spain for 150 Euros for 68kmh in a 60kmh limit, are the points put on my UK licence? I assume I would need to...
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  Long Warranty 14 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I was surprised when I read your reply to letters stating Honda guaranteed their new 1.6 diesel engine for 1000000 kms or 10yrs in France and Spain. They...
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  I'm stuck in Spain during lockdown but my MoT is due soon. What do I do? 12 Jan 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I'm currently in Spain and not allowed to leave Valencia province. My MOT is due on March 7th and I don't know whether I will be able to return to the...
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  I am in Spain but need an IDP if we leave the EU without a deal - how can I get one? 3 Mar 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I am in Spain and return to UK after 29 March. If we crash out with no deal how do I get an IDP? I will drive through France and think I need a separate...