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  'Running in' a new Santa Fe 1 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am picking up a new Hyundai Santa Fe next week from Nice, France. I had planned to drive back up the Autoroute, via Paris, to the tunnel and back home...
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  Should I consider a diesel or a petrol Focus for a 300-400 mile weekly mileage? 11 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I need to change my car, and would like to remain loyal to the Ford Focus. I currently drive between 300 and 400 miles every week, the majority of this...
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  Is an LPG conversion worth it? 14 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  What are the general pros and cons of factory fitted LPG systems. For instance, do you get good mpg; does the engine wear faster, is the service schedule...
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  Returning a garaged car to the road after a long time - is it worth the effort? 8 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a BMW E30 325i - the car was in mint condition when placed in a garage in France 8 years ago. Occasionally started since. Never given a long run....
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  Extra wheels with winter tyres 5 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We live in South-West France, and the winters can get pretty cold (earlier this year it was -20, although that is exceptional). I would like to get some...
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  Downsizing from Xsara Picasso - what would you recommend? 10 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We currently drive a 2001/Y Citroen Xsara Picasso 1.8 and we are very pleased with the space and the comfort provided. As we are retiring shortly, we...
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  Which small car gives good fuel consumption, low road tax and a high seating position? 30 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I need to replace my beloved Toyota RAV4 auto which is 13 years old and has done 105,000 miles with a more economical secondhand car. The requirements...
• Audi A4 Allroad - First Time Buyers help 11 Mar 2012 (Forum)
  Hi All Long story short. I am an American living in France, and I could really use some help I need to buy our first car. As my US permit is not valid here, I cannot legal drive yet in France so my wife is going to handle the chauffering details until I get my French Drivers
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  Where can I have my Mercedes-Benz 280E's air conditioning repaired cheaply? 14 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Mercedes-Benz 280E CDI Estate that is three and a half years old. Whilst in France the air conditioning broke down and I was informed by a French...
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  Which vehicle to replace our Fiat Multipla and Saab 9-5? 24 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  We currently own a 2003 Fiat Multipla. It's been very good but is getting old now, and last year we bought a 2008 Saab 9-5 estate to replace it but found...
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  You guest it 31 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I read recently of some drivers having difficulty in getting temporary car insurance cover for family members visiting from overseas. As my own insurer...
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  Which tyres are the best value for my Toyota Avensis? 17 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My car is an Toyota Avensis driven moderately, an occasional longer trip to France in the winter for skiing - no more than 10,000 miles a year. I need...
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  The big Frees 27 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have been snowed in with sick animals in France for nearly two weeks and of course my Suzuki Splash wasn't up to it. So I have been chasing Jimnys to...
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  Billet liar 28 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I wonder if you can help. Today I received what I think is a parking fine for 70 Euros during holiday in France in July 2008 in a hired vehicle, which...
• MG MG ZT (2001 - 2005) - 03 2.0 (135)fuel lift pump 8 Jul 2008 (Forum)
  into France,Where the same thing happened, all power lost at speed. Transported to main dealer near Caen Waited 2 hours for someone to look at it by which time it started no trouble and we continued on our way,yet again!By this time beginning to loose all faith in the car but felt unable to change it due
• Honda Accord Tourer (2003 - 2008) - iCTDI a Long term review 7 Oct 2007 (Forum)
  . The alternator blew at 20k miles, boiling the battery and ruining a holiday in France when the recovery company and Honda France were completely unable to sort it for nearly two weeks. Honda UK were brilliant - they intervened all guns blazing and got us sorted out, so due credit to them. (A long discussion
• What should I get next? 29 Apr 2006 (Forum)
  leather interior since the dog often gets on the seats and leaves mud around. Easier to clean etc. 4. Must be either a hatchback or estate. 5. Must be able to cruise at 80 mph with ease. (in France, not UK Mr.Officer). Maybe a six speed box would be useful. 6. Must have good seats since three times
• SUV - Family 7 Seater 17 Mar 2021 (Forum)
  Hi all, with 4th Kid on the way I need a second car with 7 seats for the occasions where we all need to travel together (including the lesser spotted teenager in my family). Have £18k budget. will sometimes be driving as far as France so basically the more comfortable/roomy the 3rd
• The possible uptake of British Cars - Brexit 16 Dec 2020 (Forum)
  cars from France. And Toyota are well placed with production at Burnaston likely to be ramped up in the event of a no deal. And has anyone heard any news from Swindon that Honda may be retaining some sort of presence. Just in case? Even though production has been halted at the moment because of supply
• South coast motorway - why isn't there one? 3 Oct 2019 (Forum)
  a Hastings-Honiton trunk road was proposed but never built. France, Spain and Portugal have built motorways a few miles inland to service their coastal area - why on earth haven't we? There's tons of room as anyone who's flown regularly over the coast in clear weather will appreciate. Is it still