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  Are GPS systems which detect radar illegal in France? 14 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I think that the French ban on GPS relates to systems that detect radar emissions, and that has always been illegal. I think there is nothing new, and...
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  Which small, spacious car could we buy to keep in France for occasional use? 29 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am considering buying a car in France to keep in France. It must be a 2-pedal automatic, must have four doors, and must be able to accommodate four people...
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  What are the requirements for driving in France? 23 Oct 2024 (Ask HJ)
  We are driving to Disneyland Paris in November, the car will stay parked at Disney. Apart from the usual (UK badge, headlamp deflectors, hi-vis vest, bulbs,...
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  Will a BMW Z3 be suitable for touring in France? 6 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My wife and I are retired and want to go touring in France this summer. What do you think of a BMW Z3 about 10 years old for the tour? It will only be...
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  Why are fuel prices so different in continental Europe to the UK? 6 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Can you explain why the concept of supply and demand in terms of diesel and petrol prices is turned on its head in continental Europe, where the price...
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  Do I need to carry spare LED bulbs when driving in France? 5 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I travel to France frequently and among the requirements alongside a breathalyser and hi-vis vests is that is that drivers are required to carry a full...
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  What paperwork do I need to take my Motability car abroad? 3 May 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I am due to take a trip to France this month. I have a Motability vehicle so Motability keeps the V5 as they own the vehicle. How do I deal with this when...
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  Are all weather tyres legal for driving in Europe? 13 Oct 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Are all-weather tyres (e.g. Michelin Cross Climate) legal in France, Germany and Austria? Do they count as winter tyres?
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  Do I need to declare a speeding fine from France to my insurers? 18 Sep 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I have just received a speeding fine from France. When I come to renew my car insurance and am shopping around for quotes do I need to declare this as...
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  Eco 4x4s? 5 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  We currently have a Saab 95 estate which we use to travel to France each year on a family camping holiday. Can you please recommend a more economical...
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  Would you recommend a Peugeot 106 for my son, who would like to drive to France in it? 10 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My son has just passed his test and wants a good secondhand vehicle for £1000-£1250. He is an adventurous lad and will probably drive it to the south of...
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  Couchette coo 19 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Some months ago you answered a readers enquiry about a car that was comfortable for sleeping in whilst touring but cheaper to run then a conventional type...
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  Waiver goodbye 8 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
  We will be hiring a car for 10 days in July in France. Is it worthwhile buying an annual Collision Damage Waiver policy and do you recommend one?
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  Can I use my satnav system, which indicates the locations of speed cameras, whilst driving in France? 10 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My wife and I are intending to travel to Slovakia from the UK by car. The TomTom tells us that the quickest route will mean travelling for a while in France....
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  Going to Europe for six months- what's the best insurance option? 15 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am going to be working in France for six months and want to take a car with me, which I am yet to buy. However, I am confused as to what to do regarding...
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  Sent a French speeding ticket for an offence which I did not commit. How should I respond ? 27 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I hired a car from Hertz in Nice, France for five days in May. However, I have just received a speeding fine from the French authorities for driving at...
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  Parking enforcement after the England/France six nations rugby match at Twickenham 10 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I recently went to watch the England/France rugby match at Twickenham with four friends. We drove down, two stayed in Hounslow and we stayed south...
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  I'm returning to the UK from France and plan to buy a car in Britain - can I put my French address on the registration forms? 3 Dec 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I live in France and am returning to the UK next April. I wish to buy a RHD car from the UK (from a main dealer) in early February and drive it to France...
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  Can you warn your readers not to use their cards to pay for fuel at automated filling stations in France? 23 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  A word of warning to motorists filling up at automated filling stations in France. I've just returned from a 2-week trip, and on checking my credit card...
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  Will Volkswagen contribute to repairing an ESP fault on my Eos, which is currently in France? 6 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  During the last few weeks my Volkswagen Eos's ESP light has been permanently on. It developed this fault a month before the guarantee ran out, and I took...