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  Do I need an International Driving Permit to hire a car in Lanzarote? 10 Oct 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I'm hiring a car in Lanzarote in January next year - do I need an IDP or is my UK licence okay?
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  Buying a SEAT Leon diesel 9 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I hire these in Spain and France and am impressed. I see that a new model is on its way. I am thinking of buying either a newish old model or waiting...
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  Where can I get short-term insurance for driving in Europe? 13 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My UK car insurer will insure me, while in Europe, for 90 days as standard plus another 90 for an extra premium. I wish to be in Europe (Spain, France...
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  Can I drive my girlfriend's Spanish registered car in the UK ? 4 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am a UK resident and my girlfriend is Spanish resident. If she brings her Spanish registered car when visiting me in the summer, can I drive it in the...
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  Opel/ Vauxhall compatibility 18 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Please tell me, do Vauxhall parts work properly on Opel Corsa cars made in Germany? Because my gearbox computer is broken. Can you tell me if can I get...
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  Owning a Hyundai i10 1.2-litre 23 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I am a 78-year-old widow living in Spain and I would like to thank you for your recommendation of the Hyundai i10 1.2. I just LOVE it. It's so easy to...
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  Standard equipment with SEAT Leon Cupra R 6 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
  On reading your review about the new SEAT Leon Cupra R I see it says leather seats come as standard equipment. I have just bought new Cupra R in Spain...
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  Disconnecting the battery on a new car - will it cause problems? 14 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My previous car, a 1996 Fiat Punto, had the battery disconnected and left outside many times for periods up to 12 weeks and no problems starting up on...
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  Would the DVSA require a new catalytic converter to import my 1985 Pininfarina Spider from Spain? 3 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently bought a 1985 Pininfarina Spider Europa (Fiat 124). It is in good condition but I am currently refurbishing neglected areas. The catalytic...
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  Why is it so difficult to find insurance for driving across Africa? 20 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I'm travelling through France and Spain to drive around Morocco for two weeks in early May with a 9-year-old Nissan X-Trail. Initially, I could not get...
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  After 32 years of driving a Volvo 945 can you recommend an alternative? 8 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We have driven our current Volvo 945 for 18 years and our previous Volvo 945 for 14 year.Our sons tell us we don't need such a big car at our age (73)....
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  Are satnavs with GPS now illegal in France? 14 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  As I understand it, in-car satnavs and mobile phones with GPS facilities are going to be subject to the same law as radar detectors when travelling in...
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  Lost in translation 4 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I need to replace the cambelt on my Audi and this work will be done in Spain. Can you tell me the Spanish name for this part? I e-mailed Audi but they...
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  What's the best petrol hybrid with room for five passengers? 22 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I travel to Spain 3 times a year and am looking for a petrol hybrid (not plug in) with good boot space for 5 passengers any suggestions please
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  Filter tip - auto transmission advice 14 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
  For 5 years the local Toyota Main Dealer has serviced my 150,000 mile 2001 Lexus RX300. I took it in with a slipping automatic transmission. He told me...
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  My car has been stuck abroad for over a year. What should I check when I get back to it? 2 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I've had a Volkswagen Passat Estate parked in an underground car park in Spain. The battery is disconnected. We have not been to Spain since November 2019...
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  Does our Mercedes-Benz C220 diesel need a new DPF? 15 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  We have had a 2004 Mercedes-Benz C220 CDi automatic diesel in Spain for the last 10 years. All was fine until a week after its annual MOT last May, when...
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  I need a Green Card but my insurer won't send me one until my policy renews which will be too late? 27 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
  Two weeks before returning from Spain in April 2020 my Green Card expires. My insurance company will automatically renew my policy but l not my card. I...
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  Are runflat tyres just a ruse to relieve manufacturers of the cost of including a spare? 24 Aug 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I'm a bit suspicious of runflat tyres. What are the pros/cons of using them? Is it just a manufacturers' ruse to relieve them of the cost of including...
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  What cars can offer ease of entry and a large boot? 27 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
  We have a Ford Focus Estate that enables us to carry a wheelchair and mobility scooter. We hired a Vauxhall Zafira in Spain last year and were impressed...