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• How is a New Car "Prepared" 20 Jun 2007 (Forum)
  I am collecting my brand new car at the end of next week, and a week later I am driving to France in it. Now normally before a large drive like that (especially in the summer) I would apply lashings of wax to the front of car and polish it up to make it as "smooth" as possible to minimise
• Xenon lights: switching left to right 2 May 2007 (Forum)
  I've read various anecdotes concerning xenon lights and difficulties in switching them to dip right for continental driving. (A Seat Alhambra that required the front bumper to be removed was one - a dealer job at £150 each way.) Since I go to France once or twice a year, and have always managed
• Toyota Hiace van carrying rear passenger 3 Apr 2006 (Forum)
  the construction and use regulations and they state that no seat belts are required for rear passengers in a goods vehicle. I do not want to fall foul of the law and need documentary evidence that it is legal in the UK to carry a passenger in the rear of the van in this manner? And what about France please
• Last generation Honda Prelude headlights 31 Aug 2005 (Forum)
  Does anyone know if the headlights on the last generation (1996-01) Prelude can be adjusted for French pattern left dipping, or do they have to be replaced? This isn't for a holiday in France, I want to import one, so 'beam benders' may not be the answer. I still find it necessary to bring cars
• Audi A4 TDi 90 - Yet Another New Gearbox 20 Aug 2005 (Forum)
  and if it is still in warranty he will have any issues by virtue of the fact that the work was done at an Audi dealer in France? He does tow a caravan but this does seem unbelievably bad luck. He is going to buy Japanese next time.
• Best Driveability in Europe? 12 May 2005 (Forum)
  About to book a car rental in Europe for less than a week. Since it is less than a week, have enough time only for either France/Netherlands/Germany or whereabouts,maybe Switzerland on the way. Thing is Im not sure which place would qualify as the best with regard to factors like the roads/scenery
• Jekyll & Hyde Frenchies 20 Sep 2004 (Forum)
  Been driving around France this past couple of weeks and noticed something startling. Toll Motorways. (Dr. Jekyll) Great. Smooth, quick, safe progress. Locals driving with great manners and altogether very enjoyable. N-Roads (M. Hyde) Free. Almost killed twice in the space of twenty minutes
• Pedestrian in Paris 2 Sep 2003 (Forum)
  at crossings without lights was largely ignored by motorists. Motorbikes use the pavements and the Police turn the other way. Are there any Backroomers from France who would like to comment?
• Strange happenings with an Omega 27 Jun 2003 (Forum)
  does start (whether after problems or not) it revs on its own and along with this comes a kind of growl, quite loud, which sounds like exhaust baffle or induction roar. Again, any ideas? Any help would be appreciated, as this car has got to do a 600 mile trip to France in a month, and we don't know
• skoda base kit car? 2 Apr 2003 (Forum)
  Hi everybody, We moved to France last summer, and have re-registered my wife's Skoda Favorit 1.3 lxie - because it is an amazing car with the endearing habit of passing its MOT every year without costing us any money. In time, she would like a LHD, and it seems a shame to scrap it, as it has less
• European driving - INSURANCE 18 Dec 2002 (Forum)
  insurers are saying im not covered. I am 18, so that meets the minimum age requirements of france etc driving licence wise so i now only require the insurance right? According to my friend who knows about insurance, there should be automatic minimum EU cover as this is provided by law on all policies
• Insurance just gets cheaper and better 15 Jul 2002 (Forum)
  Been with Dial Direct for a couple of years now. See Yell.com / Yellow pages My renewal arrived this week. I have over 16 years protected NCD. Last year no European cover was included, it woulkd have cost an extra £40. This year I intend to take the car to France. Europen cover {90 days} is now
• Blatant advertising 14 Jan 2002 (Forum)
  Having just read the 'Bond car' thread I am reminded of a film I saw on telly just before Xmas called 'Rhonin' (I think thats the right spelling). Set in France, it was basically just a series of good car chases, however I noticed that just about every make of French and German car appeared
• Jaguar X-Type 2.0d 2004 157k - Sod's Law Strikes Again 23 Mar 2016 (Forum)
  Having recently posted a 'positive' story about my car passing the MOT, reasonable cost for brakes, etc., and how I was looking forward to a trip to France, it had to happen, didn't it? Trip to France went well, 1100+ miles of mixed motoring @50mpg (some loaded down with Chateau Plonk
• Crosland Filters to Close 15 May 2014 (Forum)
  down, said manager David Kelly. The company, which makes 11 million filters a year for vehicle engines, is now Italian-owned. Production will be transferred to plants in South Wales, France and Italy. Mr Kelly described the closure as "a tragedy". He said there were a number of pressures
• Old car paranoia 24 Nov 2001 (Forum)
  interpretation of the rules means that even cars sold for breaking have to be inspected and certified before they can be sold on. Not surprisingly the car manufacturers in France seem to think it is a wonderful idea, and no doubt garages are already contemplating the extra business from compulsory inspections
• Others, remarkable trips/cars- insights-positive 3 Sep 2008 (Forum)
  could imagine the scene. Wine and meals shared, weeks spent together under the pale blue skies and wildflowers, for these were retired and relaxed people in the tranquility of France. But the other `swallow` had not returned this year and never would.. It came out, their story, told under
• Transit van camper - Pre purchase inspection 20 Sep 2024 (Forum)
  every time. Presently broken down on a roundabout in France waiting for another tow truck. He is cutting his holiday short and trying to make his way back to the uk. As he can't afford anymore repairs. What steps should he take when he gets there? Thanks for any advice given.  Regards Shaun
• Citroen C5x - Missing Certificate of Conformity 13 Oct 2023 (Forum)
  I bought a C5x new last year. I need the CofC as I am going to register the car in France. However I never received one and this has only come to light due to my move abroad.   The government website states that the CofC should be handed over at delivery. I guess it should
• Volkswagen Golf TDI 2.0 - Help - extortionate bill for hire car damage! 13 Jan 2023 (Forum)
  Hiya. Im not a car expert so have headed to people who are and joined this forum. I have a large and expensive problem. I bumped my hire car when on holiday in France last August and have just received a bill of nearly 3K euro. Also, it would appear that I messed up with my insurance and I am