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• Where from, Reg? 27 Dec 2007 (Forum)
  it make no difference at all? Spain (as well as Italy, and France from January 2008) changed to "generic" non-regional registrations years ago, and the traditional enmity between Spanish regions - rivalry bordering on psycopathic hatred between certain areas; drivers from the Basque Country routinely
• Laying up car for 2 months at a time 11 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  The time to take the 1997 Peugeot 306 1.9 diesel (non-turbo) to its new home in France is approaching. It's had a year of my ownership and 3000 more miles in UK making a total of 105k (and giving me 45 to 50mpg) and all seems well (touch wood). The plan is to park it in a barn and use
• New Twingo and Pug 308 31 Jul 2007 (Forum)
  Saw both these in France over the weekend. Both disappointments. The Twingo looks for all the world like a faclifted Citroen C2, especially from the side and rear. The front is just plain bland. What with the new Laguna, whatever happened to Renaults design flair?? The original Twingo is still
• How is a New Car "Prepared" 20 Jun 2007 (Forum)
  I am collecting my brand new car at the end of next week, and a week later I am driving to France in it. Now normally before a large drive like that (especially in the summer) I would apply lashings of wax to the front of car and polish it up to make it as "smooth" as possible to minimise
• Xenon lights: switching left to right 2 May 2007 (Forum)
  I've read various anecdotes concerning xenon lights and difficulties in switching them to dip right for continental driving. (A Seat Alhambra that required the front bumper to be removed was one - a dealer job at £150 each way.) Since I go to France once or twice a year, and have always managed
• Toyota Hiace van carrying rear passenger 3 Apr 2006 (Forum)
  the construction and use regulations and they state that no seat belts are required for rear passengers in a goods vehicle. I do not want to fall foul of the law and need documentary evidence that it is legal in the UK to carry a passenger in the rear of the van in this manner? And what about France please
• Last generation Honda Prelude headlights 31 Aug 2005 (Forum)
  Does anyone know if the headlights on the last generation (1996-01) Prelude can be adjusted for French pattern left dipping, or do they have to be replaced? This isn't for a holiday in France, I want to import one, so 'beam benders' may not be the answer. I still find it necessary to bring cars
• Audi A4 TDi 90 - Yet Another New Gearbox 20 Aug 2005 (Forum)
  and if it is still in warranty he will have any issues by virtue of the fact that the work was done at an Audi dealer in France? He does tow a caravan but this does seem unbelievably bad luck. He is going to buy Japanese next time.
• Best Driveability in Europe? 12 May 2005 (Forum)
  About to book a car rental in Europe for less than a week. Since it is less than a week, have enough time only for either France/Netherlands/Germany or whereabouts,maybe Switzerland on the way. Thing is Im not sure which place would qualify as the best with regard to factors like the roads/scenery
• Jekyll & Hyde Frenchies 20 Sep 2004 (Forum)
  Been driving around France this past couple of weeks and noticed something startling. Toll Motorways. (Dr. Jekyll) Great. Smooth, quick, safe progress. Locals driving with great manners and altogether very enjoyable. N-Roads (M. Hyde) Free. Almost killed twice in the space of twenty minutes
• Pedestrian in Paris 2 Sep 2003 (Forum)
  at crossings without lights was largely ignored by motorists. Motorbikes use the pavements and the Police turn the other way. Are there any Backroomers from France who would like to comment?
• Strange happenings with an Omega 27 Jun 2003 (Forum)
  does start (whether after problems or not) it revs on its own and along with this comes a kind of growl, quite loud, which sounds like exhaust baffle or induction roar. Again, any ideas? Any help would be appreciated, as this car has got to do a 600 mile trip to France in a month, and we don't know
• skoda base kit car? 2 Apr 2003 (Forum)
  Hi everybody, We moved to France last summer, and have re-registered my wife's Skoda Favorit 1.3 lxie - because it is an amazing car with the endearing habit of passing its MOT every year without costing us any money. In time, she would like a LHD, and it seems a shame to scrap it, as it has less
• European driving - INSURANCE 18 Dec 2002 (Forum)
  insurers are saying im not covered. I am 18, so that meets the minimum age requirements of france etc driving licence wise so i now only require the insurance right? According to my friend who knows about insurance, there should be automatic minimum EU cover as this is provided by law on all policies
• Insurance just gets cheaper and better 15 Jul 2002 (Forum)
  Been with Dial Direct for a couple of years now. See Yell.com / Yellow pages My renewal arrived this week. I have over 16 years protected NCD. Last year no European cover was included, it woulkd have cost an extra £40. This year I intend to take the car to France. Europen cover {90 days} is now
• Blatant advertising 14 Jan 2002 (Forum)
  Having just read the 'Bond car' thread I am reminded of a film I saw on telly just before Xmas called 'Rhonin' (I think thats the right spelling). Set in France, it was basically just a series of good car chases, however I noticed that just about every make of French and German car appeared
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  Can a car dealer change the part exchange value of my car after the contract has been signed? 12 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
  Given the long delays for new cars, what is the situation with part-exchange and trade-in values? If I buy a car now and agree on a value with the dealer...
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  Could you recommend a ULEZ-compliant car that's good for taking long trips? 11 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
  My wife and I are looking for a car that would mainly be used to travel to Europe up to four times a year (France and Czech Republic). Our budget is £6000...
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  Will there be gigantic new car discounts post coronavirus lockdown? 8 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Sales of some models in one car manufacturer's range are down 90 per cent. France has today gone into recession. Am I naïve or realistic in thinking that...
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  Our secondhand Ford Focus suffered coolant failure - should we take it to a main dealer for repairs? 28 Aug 2018 (Ask HJ)
  We had what sounds like coolant failure in our Ford Focus EcoBoost Estate this week. Unfortunately it happened in France and we are in the process of organising...