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• driving to europe without full V5 22 Nov 2005 (Forum)
  Let's suppose I have recently bought a car, waiting for the new V5 to arrive in the post, but in the meantime, I want to drive to France for the weekend. Do I need a full V5 document when driving to Europe?
• European Petrol Prices 17 Apr 2001 (Forum)
  I will shortly be embarking on a holiday that will involve driving through France, Italy, Switzerland, Germany, Luxembourg and Belgium. Is there a web site where I can compare current petrol prices in all of these countries to help plan the best times to fill up?
• Ford Mondeo - Diesel additives 3 Jun 2017 (Forum)
  I drive a 2012 Mondeo TDCi 163 Titanium X.  The handbook recommends performance grade diesel, however as I live in rural France I only have regular access to supermarket fuel. Is it Ok to use additives with this fuel to compensate.
• French Motorcyclists "foot" 12 Nov 2005 (Forum)
  I have just returned from a holiday touring France in my motorcaravan and have noticed some rather strange behaviour on the part of many motorcyclists. After overtaking, they extend their right leg and shake it slightly. Does anyone know the significance of this gesture? Michael
• Customs car impounding. 30 Oct 2002 (Forum)
  I gather this is due to virtually stop for the "normal" man because the fags allowance has risen from 800 to 3200 per trip. So what is the price comparison between the cost of a packet of 20 tax free in France and over the counter here? MM
• Cheap day return to Calais 15 Feb 2002 (Forum)
  Alvin, www.eurotunnel.com currently advertising £24 day return for shopping in France. Pick up your cheap French or other foreign car parts at the same time. Did it last summer for £15 return. Must have gone up.
• New Corsa Headlights 20 Jun 2001 (Forum)
  Taking the car to France, any alternative other than purchasing the Vauxhall converters at £25? Dealer tells me sticking tape on the lens not recommended as it will deteriorate the plastic lens, also the lens gives no clue as to where to put the tape. I know, cheapskate.
• Ineos Grenadier - Ineos 4x4 - Bridgend factory project suspended 10 Dec 2020 (Forum)
  Work suspended at the Bridgend factory as they look to switch to a site in France: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-53317740 So much for Mr Moneybags being committed to Britain! Is this another "Brexit Bonus"?  
• sanef tags-spain and portugal 5 Jan 2018 (Forum)
  I have used the tag in France where it works very well. Saves time and effort at the peage. They now offer a tag for Spain and Potugal. Has anyone any experience of tha tag in these countries? Some personal experience and comments are welcome. Cheers Concrete
• Hyundai i30 - Hyundai first oil change 30 Oct 2014 (Forum)
  I bought this car new in France in February 2013 and I am very pleased with it, however, in the handbook it says the first service is on 30000km. The oil looks very black, should I have it changed or wait till the service?
• Rover 25 (1999 - 2005) - 04 1.6 immobiliser 12 Dec 2009 (Forum)
  I'm not confident that I can get to SW France without a problem with the locking,alarm or immobiliser on my 1.6 auto.Can I disable the alarm and the immobiliser?Also, where can i get a handbook or download?
• Glasgow to Chunnel on Sat 27 Jun 2008 (Forum)
  Off on holiday to South of France this weekend, starting off with driving from Glasgow to Calais on Sat. Usual route of M74, M6, M1, M25 and M20. Any holdups, roadworks, planned disruption that anyone is aware of on this route? Or am I Cruise Controlled at 77mph for the whole way?
• hard xantia rear suspension 16 Nov 2005 (Forum)
  hi I have a xantia 1999 exclusive only 15000mls The rear suspension goes solid as if the spheres are gone but after driving for a while it returns to normal A garage in France told me it could be the electro valve Can anyone help please Martin
• You put yer right leg out 28 Jul 2005 (Forum)
  Driving through France recently and every time a biker passed he put his right foot out as if to say merci for letting him past. Is this a true reading of this gesture? Is it peculiar to french bikers? Or are they avoiding DVT?
• Renault Megane headlights 9 Mar 2005 (Forum)
  When I take the Megane to France for Easter I assume I will need to put on some of those black headlight deflectors. But I can't see where they should go, there's no indication on the headlight and no clues in the owner manual either. Can anyone help?
• Cote d,Azur / Provence 8 Nov 2004 (Forum)
  What are the roads like down this part of France in late June / early July? I have memories of a tortuous roads from Digne to Grasse 30 years ago, also a nose to tail crawl along the south coast around Nice / Cannes.
• Euro Tunnel 1 Mar 2003 (Forum)
  What moron put the intermediate step of car transporter trains and a 50 quid charge between us and France? Would some tarmac and a toll booth have been such a problem? Was this lobbying from the ferry companies? -- These are my own opinions, and not necessarily those of all Toads.
• How to get rid of old Sierras 5 Oct 2002 (Forum)
  Drive them to Antibes (South of France), drive them around for a couple of years (untaxed and presumably no MOT), then dump them in the harbour area to rot. Was there recently and saw loads of the last taxed in 99/2000, crazy. Regards Andrew www.hispecgolfs.co.uk
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  Buying a second-hand LHD car in France 11 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2005 VW Passat TDi Sportline estate, which until now has been relatively trouble-free, but it is currently in the garage with an oil pressure...
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  Broken and broke 15 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have just returned from spending a week at my sister’s house in France. She lives just south of Cherbourg and I know for a fact that they experienced...