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• Accord Problems 30 Jun 2005 (Forum)
  I've just returned from France, after spending three months there, and I've encountered the same problem with my Accord that I had last time. Briefly, the 20 amp fuse that protects the brake lights and horn has blown a total of 23 times! The car has been back twice to my local dealer in the UK who
• Why's that, then? 8 Aug 2004 (Forum)
  sells at my usual garage for 6p per litre more than Premium 95 (at the moment, 87.9 as opposed to 81.9. Ouch.) Went to France for two-week holiday at the start of July. Ran car on a mix of Total & Shell 98 octane - car continued to run very nicely. The price difference, I was interested to note, was 1
• range rover head gasket leak 5 Jul 2004 (Forum)
  I have a 95 Range Rover 4.6.....and the really bad part of the story is i live in France and you cannot beleive how bad the service is over here! Anyway...I have very recently been loosing alot of water and the little garage i use, have taken 4 visits to decide it is the water pump. I have just
• Subaru Misfire 1 Jul 2004 (Forum)
  Hi, My Uncle has mentioned about an intermittent misfire coming from his 52 registered Subaru Forester 2.0 Sport. He reckons that when he and my Auntie went to France to their second home for a few weeks he filled up with a dodgy tank of petrol at some point and that's when the misfire started
• Modern batteries just die? 13 Jun 2004 (Forum)
  A recent experience (in France) prompts this query to you experts out there. The vehicle (a VW motor home, 2.5 tdi) is 6 years old; had its original battery; electrolyte level was regularly and frequently checked (I'm of that generation!); vehicle normally taken for a 50+ mile run every 3 weeks
• Polo Alarm Problems 27 Nov 2003 (Forum)
  . This worked to unlock it - but it didn't reset it straight away - and at this I could drive home so I wasn't going to play. The question is - is this a fob problem or is it the alarm on the car that is playing up? I'm off to France in a few weeks so I don't want to be stuck out there and not be able
• subaru legacy exhaust 8 Sep 2003 (Forum)
  ? Suggestions v.gratefully received. Incidentally, we have owned the Legacy for 4 1/2 years, it has covered nearly 90,000 miles, taken us on holiday all over France 4 times without a moments trouble. The only downside to an otherwise brilliant, comfortable load-lugger family estate is that it is rather thirsty
• Motorway services 4 Aug 2003 (Forum)
  often been driving my van or car late at night and stop frequently for coffee and a stretch to stay awake rather than pay those rip off services 5 or 6 quid to have a sleep We are also the only country where we must pay for air In France and Germany its an obligation that services provide free air
• Another virus warning. 5 Dec 2001 (Forum)
  ." It was first detected this morning in America but experts believe it was created in Europe. The US, the UK and France are the worst hit of the 17 countries affected so far. http://www.portal.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2001/12/04/uvirus.xml&sSheet=/portal/2001/12/04/ixport.html
• Rust 13 Aug 2001 (Forum)
  France Spain Italy Austria and back to Germany and never saw anything like the Uk .No wonder insurance is so high in the Uk compared to mainland Europe.I would say driving in Sau Paulo Brazil is saver than London,perhaps Mark will comment on that. Have a safe weekend Andy Bairsto
• SEAT Altea (2004 - ) - Altea in Provence (Road Test) 8 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  I?m just back from a couple of weeks in France, during which I hired a brand new (8km on the clock) SEAT Altea TDI 105. Impressions? Well, it drove pretty well. It?s a good engine, and had as much power and torque as I needed, though some aspects of it took a little getting used
• VW Tiguan - Family car help needed 30 Nov 2022 (Forum)
  a month and a roadtrip to central France a couple of times a year. My first question is - should I disregard diesel? Most journeys are in 30-40mph zones with less frequent long distance ones My shortlist at the moment is: VW Tiguan (2.0 diesel) VW Tiguan (1.6 petrol - yet to find one suitable within
• Vauxhall Insignia 1.4turbo - Residue from new brake discs/pads 18 Jul 2018 (Forum)
  Hello all, I wonder if someone could please answer what's probably a daft question! We moved to France a few years ago, and re-registered our Vauxhall Insignia here. We've just had the rear discs and pads changed (for Bosch parts BP1233 and BD1367); there was a bit of confusion
• Nissan Qashqai+2 - Finally traded my Tino in 1 May 2018 (Forum)
  Renault start stop engine which Honest John seems to rate. I really wanted an automatic and wasn’t after a diesel but I do enough long runs and will be driving to France this year so the fuel economy will be nice. Had Diesel vans for years so kind of know what to expect with maintenance. 12 month
• Ford Ka - Unregistered foreign car 5 May 2015 (Forum)
  know how to do it without spending a fortune!!! They told us we can't drive it, so we should book a TRUCK to have it transported to Calais, France, where we will be able to drive it once again. Does anyone know a better solution?? QUOTATIONS for this kinds of operations are unbelievable
• Any recommendations for large boot and 7 seats? 27 Feb 2015 (Forum)
  to the relatives/trip to France etc. Currently I have to consider the logistics of putting the dog on the roof as the Golf is completely stuffed full (don't worry, I've almost never resorted to actually putting him on the roof ;-) ).. I'd also like something that has 7 seats that can be put up for visiting
• Kia Sportage 1.7 litre - Biodiesel blocked fuel filter 21 Dec 2014 (Forum)
  stickers against using biodiesel. i regularly drive in France but have found no one aware of this problem there. I have phoned Kia Uk who deny that there is any fault with their cars and especially fuel filters but there are many filter problems reported on the Kia owners forum web-site
• Buying advice needed: Family car - thinking ahead 14 Jul 2014 (Forum)
  haul run up the M40 to my parents in Oxford. I'd like to long drives in France each year, but my wife isn't keen.   I'm happy to buy a nearly new or 3 year old vehicle which I would run till it falls ot pieces. During the life of the next vehicle I expect to do university runs
• Peugeot 2.2 Diesel - Runaway Peugeot 2.2 Diesel 20 Aug 2013 (Forum)
  This happened with a Peugeot Boxer -Based camper but is relevant  to any turbo diesel on the motorway last wednesday cruising at 65mph after returning from France in Boxer-based camper everything running very smoothly
• Mitsubishi Outlander - Moving to Switzerland - Mitsubishi Outlander CVT 22 Oct 2012 (Forum)
  CVT. I know this (petrol) version is not sold in the UK, but does anyone have exerience of it? Finally, since Switzerland is not a member of the EU, there is the option of importing a car from France or Germany etc. Whilst there might be a saving to be had (not sure how large), my gut