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• Old car paranoia 24 Nov 2001 (Forum)
  interpretation of the rules means that even cars sold for breaking have to be inspected and certified before they can be sold on. Not surprisingly the car manufacturers in France seem to think it is a wonderful idea, and no doubt garages are already contemplating the extra business from compulsory inspections
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  Driving back into UK with camper van on SORN 6 Sep 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have been in france for the past five years, stuck here with camper van and drunk violent partner. Unable to drive van as too big for me to drive. Partner...
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  My garage fitted a new DPF recently, but the same fault has reoccurred - do they need to fix it? 1 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
  In June, on long trip, my 2010 Nissan Qashqai+2 lost power and ground to a halt. I got the car back to my local garage who fitted a new DPF and EGR on...
• Others, remarkable trips/cars- insights-positive 3 Sep 2008 (Forum)
  could imagine the scene. Wine and meals shared, weeks spent together under the pale blue skies and wildflowers, for these were retired and relaxed people in the tranquility of France. But the other `swallow` had not returned this year and never would.. It came out, their story, told under
• Transit van camper - Pre purchase inspection 20 Sep 2024 (Forum)
  every time. Presently broken down on a roundabout in France waiting for another tow truck. He is cutting his holiday short and trying to make his way back to the uk. As he can't afford anymore repairs. What steps should he take when he gets there? Thanks for any advice given.  Regards Shaun
• Citroen C5x - Missing Certificate of Conformity 13 Oct 2023 (Forum)
  I bought a C5x new last year. I need the CofC as I am going to register the car in France. However I never received one and this has only come to light due to my move abroad.   The government website states that the CofC should be handed over at delivery. I guess it should
• Volkswagen Golf TDI 2.0 - Help - extortionate bill for hire car damage! 13 Jan 2023 (Forum)
  Hiya. Im not a car expert so have headed to people who are and joined this forum. I have a large and expensive problem. I bumped my hire car when on holiday in France last August and have just received a bill of nearly 3K euro. Also, it would appear that I messed up with my insurance and I am
• N/a - Russian Sanctions being broken 13 Sep 2022 (Forum)
  that then.       And they aren't alone...more French companies ignoring Sanctions... https://www.wsj.com/articles/russia-ukraine-war-france-renault-totalenergies-auchan-leroy-merlin-11648040961
• Ford Fiesta 2009 1.4 / Mazda 2 Sport (2008) - Second Hand - Fiesta 2009 or Mazda 2 Sport (2008) 18 May 2021 (Forum)
  across France and Spain if possible. I'd like something that is reliable and can overtake without issues on the motorway.  What would you recommend between these two cars? Pro and cons? Anything to avoid? Many thanks,  Cathal
• Car for 3 children 8 Mar 2021 (Forum)
  Hi all.  Some advice and opinions please. My daughter has 3 children, 5, 7 and new born so wants a car with 3 Isoflex seats.  The Citroen C4 Grand Picasso (to 2018) and Citroen Grand Space (2018 on) appeals as the second row of seats has 3 Isoflex. She lives in France
• Mitsubishi Shogun 2013 - Air conditioner problem 29 Jul 2020 (Forum)
  needs to be changed and the pipe replaced however as this is a very common problem not mentioned on the Shogun review, there are no pipes available until October.  This is very unfortunate for us as we are travelling to France where it is a lot warmer than the UK and the air con is needed
• ANY - Quick straw poll Insurance Thanks Bilboman 22 Oct 2019 (Forum)
  required: in the event of a crash, the driver sues the state and the state pursues the guilty party for costs. I lived in France and Switzerland and had long term stays in USA and Canada/ ". would be fine for me, but beware insurance costs. PS How much do you pay in Spain Bilboman
• Any - French resident buying car in UK - how to tax it? 1 May 2019 (Forum)
  A UK national resident in France decides to buy a used car in the UK from a bonafide dealer.  At the point of sale the vehicle tax is surrendered by the dealer who claims any refund due. Strictly speaking, the buyer needs to tax the vehicle to drive it legally to the ferry
• It's a FINE! - Speeding tickets on smart motorways 8 Nov 2016 (Forum)
  of them they continue. Higher fines and 3 points 1st time, double fine double points next time and repeat. France fines here http://english.controleradar.org/speeding-fines.php
• Not the British way 2 May 2016 (Forum)
  and maybe in five years time and after £millions spent on lawyers, we may have got to the same conclusion? On a different tack altogether, but sharing a common theme, the US soldiers who foiled a terrorist attack on a TGV were awarded the Légion d’honneur by France just days after
• Network Rail lunacy 26 Apr 2015 (Forum)
  be repaired properly till early June. Why?  Well it seems Network Rail are sourcing key parts from France (and knowing the French liking for strikes, early June may not be met) Am I correct in suspecting this is because of EU tendering rules which mean local suppliers can't be used
• Nissan Qashqai - Replacement Wheel/Tyre Nissan Qashqai 19 Jan 2014 (Forum)
  Intending to take a Qashqai to France on holiday. This model (NTec+) has only the reinflating stuff supplied (No spare or spacesaver). Have been looking at getting either a spare or spacesaver, but put off by prices etc. especially as it is a lease car. So now my question
• PCN on foreign number plate, Code: 12 Haringey 14 Mar 2013 (Forum)
  Hi All I have imported a classic car at the end of the summer from France.  It is now registered in the UK
• VW alltrack - Audi quattro -Audi Alltrack 9 Nov 2012 (Forum)
  I'm changing my 06 Subaru Legacy Estate 2.0 petrol. I want a nearly new car & am looking at VW alltrack, Audi Avant Quattro, Audi Allroad. My budget is about £24000 inc trading in the Legacy. I travel to snowy Eastern France a couple of times each winter & my Legacy never lets
• Alfa, Volvo, Citroen, Peugeot - I- Spy new cars 27 Feb 2011 (Forum)
  in my local Waitrose car park, which seemed appropriate somehow. Whereas in France this week I saw the new Peugeot 508 - nice from the front, ungainly from the rear I thought - and the new Citroen C4, which looked quite nice, which in the sector it belongs doesn't seem enough.