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  I had an accident in France but am getting nowhere with my claim - what can I do? 22 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I had a car accident in France in August. A lady drove into the back of my car. I was only third party covered on my insurance so am using a no win no...
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  Foreign breakdown cover 3 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  We are taking my wife's 6 year old VW Beetle cabriolet touring through France this summer. From your experience, which company gives the best breakdown...
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  What are the rules surrounding vehicle emissions stickers when driving in France? 27 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I'm told that certain French cities now require cars to display a sticker stating their official emission values. Apparently lots of Brits are being fined...
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  Are headlamp deflectors still required for motoring in Europe? 17 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Please could you advise me whether headlamp 'deflectors' are still required for European motoring, specifically in France? I own a recently-acquired 2014...
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  Long Warranty 14 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I was surprised when I read your reply to letters stating Honda guaranteed their new 1.6 diesel engine for 1000000 kms or 10yrs in France and Spain. They...
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  I bought a 2WD Volkswagen Tiguan and fitted it with winter tyres for driving in snow. 5 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Reading the comments by TP questioning your experience with winter tyres prompted me to send you my thoughts. Having owned a 4x4 Volkswagen Tiguan and...
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  Did you know that traffic lights in France are linked to radar to stop you speeding? 2 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I recently saw something I have never seen before: an honest approach to dealing with speeding that is motivated by road safety rather than revenue collection....
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  Can you recommend a French equivalent to the Ford Mondeo Estate? 22 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have sold my house in Spain and I am moving to France. Can you please tell me if there is a French estate car that can compare favourably with the new...
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  When should I have my Volvo C30 serviced? 15 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have been in France for the past six months and return to the UK in November. My Volvo C30, diesel, will have travelled 12,500 miles since its last service...
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  Creating a seen 29 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Does hi-vis clothing have to be a jacket with sleeves or is a waistcoat OK in France?
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  Personalised numberplate lost after accident in France 30 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
  Whilst on holiday in France in July of this year, my Jeep was hit by an 80 year old Frenchman who failed to stop at a cross roads. The insurance company...
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  Please warn your readers about the new card-only toll booths in France. 14 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Bad news for visitors to France. The cash pay booths on the Autoroutes in Southern France have been replaced by ‘card only’ machines. The queues are horrendous!...
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  Should I change my Octavia estate now while interest rates are low? 14 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I presently drive a 2006 Octavia 2.0 TDI automatic estate. Generally I am very pleased with its performance and its load capacity ideally suits my requirements....
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  Warp speed 7 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased my 406 automatic, petrol engine, new in June 2000 from a main dealer in France. After about 6 months and coming down an incline on a Spanish...
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  Why were Skoda Assist so unhelpful when our Octavia broke down in France? 10 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Please could you inform your readers of an experience we had in May of this year when travelling in France with our 2-year-old Skoda Octavia 1.4TSI. About...
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  What do you think of the Citroen DS3? 1 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  It's time to downsize from my Passat 1.8T, but what should I buy? The Golf GT is too big and the Polo GTI only comes as an automatic. So I'm looking at...
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  Where can I find information on the French government's banning of speed trap detectors? 21 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have attempted to translate a French press release about that country’s new decree banning all forms of speed trap detector whether reader detector or...
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  Will we need to apply for an international driving licence if living in France for six months per year? 27 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
  We are planning to buy a property in France with a view to spending perhaps half the year there and the rest in the UK. I envisage that we shall be travelling...
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  I'm unsure whether to buy a petrol, diesel or hybrid car. What do you think? 21 Jan 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I live in France but, in normal times, return to the UK 4-5 times a year. I have been thinking of buying a Citroen C5 Aircross but I'm unsure whether to...
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  Is the Toyota Proace Verso a re-badged Peugeot? 16 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  The Toyota Proace Verso: Is a joint venture with PSA and made in France? Or is the vehicle a re-badged Peugeot or are its engine, gear box and electronics...