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• N/A - Huge barn-find auction of classics in NW France. 9 Mar 2016 (Forum)
  A mixed collection of french and english classics found in a barn in a small town near me:- http://www.ouest-france.fr/bretagne/vannes-56000/vannes-les-70-voitures-aux-encheres-sortent-dune-grange-de-cleguerec-4081282...
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  Tyre sizes for Mazda 5 - what should I be looking for? 11 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My friend in France has a 2014 Mazda 5 with 205 x 50 x 17 tyres fitted as OE. Given the harsh ride these give, he asks if its possible to fit different...
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  Chipping an Octavia 24 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I want a cheap and nasty way to chip my Skoada Octavia, as I am lacking in power to tow my caravan over the hills in France and Europe. Not bothered...
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  Motorists travelling to Europe warned about emission stickers 17 Aug 2023 (News)
  
• French protest 22 Nov 2018 (Forum)
  Fuel duty in France is on the rise with road blocks and fuel station blocks on the agenda. Apparently the new taxes will go towards eco friendly projects. Macron is said to be facing the protesters down.....didn't something like this happen previously over there?
• Liability lobby/trailer 24 Oct 2021 (Forum)
  Hello, I was wondering if if a share of responsibility existed in traffic accidents when a lobby and its trailer are involved and have different insurance polices. In France the lobby is held responsible for 70% of the damage it caused, 30% for the trailer.   Thanks
• Update-French fuel tanker drivers striking. 2 Jun 2017 (Forum)
  The strike is being called off from thursday (today). Hmm-strange- they don't usually do that.  https://www.thelocal.fr/20170601/france-petrol-supplies-strike-fuel-tankers-end
• Adieu matriculation 21 Apr 2009 (Forum)
  http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/7999795.stm This was in the news while we were over in France recently. Great shame, I think: no more being able to say "blooming Parisians" when cut up by a 75 plate ...
• Driving on the Paris periphique 11 Aug 2007 (Forum)
  All In anticipation of going to France, I'll be driving around the periphique down towards Bourges, if tomtom has his way:-) Anway does anyone know what the traffic is likely to be like around 10am Staurday? Thanks in advance.
• What is it with the british and new cars 28 May 2007 (Forum)
  ... So many people I know and work with change their cars religiously every 3 years. In france it's barely the case, they only chuck them when the engine is dead! What is it with you brits and cars!!
• European Breakdown cover 21 Mar 2006 (Forum)
  Off to France for 12 nights in June any recommends for good limited duration breakdown cover.I have UK family cover with AA but does not include europe. Any recommendations idea of cost car is Zafira 04 reg.
• ecosse stickers 27 Jul 2003 (Forum)
  After reading a thread on this site about travelling in france and how having an ecosse sticker has paid dividends if stopped by the police,im wondering where to buy one.I hope someone can help as ive had no luck at all. Thanks.
• Top Gear Frenchie 25 Nov 2013 (Forum)
  -from-driving-in-france
• Vel Satis anyone 15 Feb 2007 (Forum)
  My brother is moving to France and needs to sell his Vel Satis so he can buy a left hooker. Anyone know anyone who is interested in these cars? I understand not too many people in the UK were interested.
• Back of Headrest DVDs 17 Feb 2006 (Forum)
  Has any got any experience of using them? Any do and dont's? I'm thinking of getting a system in anticipation of a summer hols taking the car down to S France. If I go for it I'll get it fitted professionally. Thanks
• European breakdown cover 17 Aug 2005 (Forum)
  Off to France next week for 10 days,and am looking for European cover to supplement my UK cover. My current company want too much,so I'm looking for an alternative. Car is a 99 Peugeot 406 2.0HDI.
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  Should I have paid for a new DPF for my X-Trail when the old one could have been cleaned? 28 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Nissan X-Trail diesel that had a DPF problem, cleared by JFE Nissan at Exeter. They cleared the warning, but after a few weeks, it came on again....
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  Do I need headlight beam deflectors for driving in France? 7 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I'm driving to Italy from the UK in my 2016 Peugeot 308. I will have to drive through France and Switzerland. Do I need to apply headlight beam deflectors...
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  Should a spare wheel be smaller than the standard wheels? 17 Aug 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Kia Niro which I am taking to France this autumn and to France and Spain next spring. I don't wish to rely on the supplied tyre repair kit so...
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  Should a DPF fault on my Lexus 220D have been noticed during a service? 9 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My 2009 Lexus 220D went into limp mode 100 miles from home when I was on my way to France on holiday. It was the DPF filter. This was after a major service...