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• N/a - Russian Sanctions being broken 13 Sep 2022 (Forum)
  that then.       And they aren't alone...more French companies ignoring Sanctions... https://www.wsj.com/articles/russia-ukraine-war-france-renault-totalenergies-auchan-leroy-merlin-11648040961
• Ford Fiesta 2009 1.4 / Mazda 2 Sport (2008) - Second Hand - Fiesta 2009 or Mazda 2 Sport (2008) 18 May 2021 (Forum)
  across France and Spain if possible. I'd like something that is reliable and can overtake without issues on the motorway.  What would you recommend between these two cars? Pro and cons? Anything to avoid? Many thanks,  Cathal
• Car for 3 children 8 Mar 2021 (Forum)
  Hi all.  Some advice and opinions please. My daughter has 3 children, 5, 7 and new born so wants a car with 3 Isoflex seats.  The Citroen C4 Grand Picasso (to 2018) and Citroen Grand Space (2018 on) appeals as the second row of seats has 3 Isoflex. She lives in France
• Mitsubishi Shogun 2013 - Air conditioner problem 29 Jul 2020 (Forum)
  needs to be changed and the pipe replaced however as this is a very common problem not mentioned on the Shogun review, there are no pipes available until October.  This is very unfortunate for us as we are travelling to France where it is a lot warmer than the UK and the air con is needed
• ANY - Quick straw poll Insurance Thanks Bilboman 22 Oct 2019 (Forum)
  required: in the event of a crash, the driver sues the state and the state pursues the guilty party for costs. I lived in France and Switzerland and had long term stays in USA and Canada/ ". would be fine for me, but beware insurance costs. PS How much do you pay in Spain Bilboman
• Any - French resident buying car in UK - how to tax it? 1 May 2019 (Forum)
  A UK national resident in France decides to buy a used car in the UK from a bonafide dealer.  At the point of sale the vehicle tax is surrendered by the dealer who claims any refund due. Strictly speaking, the buyer needs to tax the vehicle to drive it legally to the ferry
• It's a FINE! - Speeding tickets on smart motorways 8 Nov 2016 (Forum)
  of them they continue. Higher fines and 3 points 1st time, double fine double points next time and repeat. France fines here http://english.controleradar.org/speeding-fines.php
• Not the British way 2 May 2016 (Forum)
  and maybe in five years time and after £millions spent on lawyers, we may have got to the same conclusion? On a different tack altogether, but sharing a common theme, the US soldiers who foiled a terrorist attack on a TGV were awarded the Légion d’honneur by France just days after
• Network Rail lunacy 26 Apr 2015 (Forum)
  be repaired properly till early June. Why?  Well it seems Network Rail are sourcing key parts from France (and knowing the French liking for strikes, early June may not be met) Am I correct in suspecting this is because of EU tendering rules which mean local suppliers can't be used
• Nissan Qashqai - Replacement Wheel/Tyre Nissan Qashqai 19 Jan 2014 (Forum)
  Intending to take a Qashqai to France on holiday. This model (NTec+) has only the reinflating stuff supplied (No spare or spacesaver). Have been looking at getting either a spare or spacesaver, but put off by prices etc. especially as it is a lease car. So now my question
• PCN on foreign number plate, Code: 12 Haringey 14 Mar 2013 (Forum)
  Hi All I have imported a classic car at the end of the summer from France.  It is now registered in the UK
• VW alltrack - Audi quattro -Audi Alltrack 9 Nov 2012 (Forum)
  I'm changing my 06 Subaru Legacy Estate 2.0 petrol. I want a nearly new car & am looking at VW alltrack, Audi Avant Quattro, Audi Allroad. My budget is about £24000 inc trading in the Legacy. I travel to snowy Eastern France a couple of times each winter & my Legacy never lets
• Alfa, Volvo, Citroen, Peugeot - I- Spy new cars 27 Feb 2011 (Forum)
  in my local Waitrose car park, which seemed appropriate somehow. Whereas in France this week I saw the new Peugeot 508 - nice from the front, ungainly from the rear I thought - and the new Citroen C4, which looked quite nice, which in the sector it belongs doesn't seem enough.  
• Ford Focus - ESP System Fault 3 Dec 2010 (Forum)
  Help Live in France and have a 4 year old Focus Ghia 2 Litre TDCI. When it was 3 years old the ESP System Fault sign came up. Knowing nothing at all about cars, went straight to the Ford Garage that services the car to be told that the part alone was 1700 Euros - they told me to write
• Toyota/RAV4 - European Insurance 15 Nov 2010 (Forum)
  I live,for most of the year, in Gozo,Malta. I own a house in the UK. I have just bought a 2007 RAV4 which is registered in Malta and I want to drive it back to the UK via Italy and France and stay for 3 months - to sort out some family matters, driving back to Malta in March 2011
• Vauxhall Zafira - vauxhall zafira is the 1.7d a reliable engine 13 Sep 2010 (Forum)
  I own a vauxhall zafira diesel with the 1.9 150bhp engine. During my summer holiday in france the bearing in the water pump seized causing the engine to seize. The engine has been repaired by vauxhall under warranty as my car is 2 years old with 30,000 miles on the clock. The engine required
• Honda Accord Tourer - Automatic Transmission Fluid 12 May 2010 (Forum)
  the car for as long as possible so am wondering if changing the ATF every 2 years is ok (my annual milage is circa 15,000). Also I annually tow a camping trailer (weight of 280 kg) to the west coast of France (from West Yorkshire) - is this an issue with this auto box ? Should I go
• Nissan xtrail 2.2 di? 2003 - Rattling under load? 11 Apr 2010 (Forum)
   or smoke anymore than normal. I am a bit worried it may be the timing chain,could this cause the above problem. We have a trip to France planned and i am getting a bit concerned. Don't really want to take it into my local Nissan dealer due to compleatly losing faith in them
• Most common tyre sizes 21 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  to country - so what about comparative lists for 5 or 10 years ago, and for, say, the USA, Germany, and France?
• Honda Legend (2006 - ) - Suggestions for a car to spoil myself with 30 Jul 2009 (Forum)
  it. I drive 20 miles each day to work through city traffic and have the occasional long drive to France on holiday. My insurance is really low and I don't really car about road tax etc. I seem to be favouring the Honda Legend but am easily swayed by suggestions. I would be really grateful for any