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• Auction Report from Sevilla 19 Apr 2005 (Forum)
  Thanks HJ for above. Am currently in the process of changing cars here in Spain. EurotaxGlass's suggest a dealers' margin of 25-30%, and my experience seems to bear this out. This must be set against a local market where registrations grew 17% last year (it's all the expats - is there anybody left
• room with a view 8 Apr 2005 (Forum)
  Just spent a few days in Spain, much of it being driven in roomy 20 year old Peugeot 206 (still going strong), and one thing that struck me was the fabulous all round vision - thanks to deep windows. Today's designs involve ever higher "waistlines" and, particularly for young passengers, less
• Tyre price comparisons 9 Feb 2004 (Forum)
  I have just had two tyres replaced on the my Skoda Fabia tdi. I am just interested in knowing what would be a typical UK price for this (I live in Spain) Two Michelin Energy 185.60 R14 H, balancing, 2 valves, balancing, wheel alignment (needed!) total cost, inc VAT 188.62 Euros or about 130
• Any - Driving in Spain - recent experience 7 Aug 2014 (Forum)
  Hi, just back from Northern Spain and thought I'd share some of the experience. On some points I'd be interested in any ex-pat views. First the roads are excellent and quiet with even remote mountain roads better than our local a-road UK surface. Speed limits are however a real headache
• Ford Kuga - Ford Kuga mk2 2.0 smoke and burning smell 10 Apr 2019 (Forum)
  suggestions please Off to Spain tomorrow (yup, bad timing as always) so gonna call dealer as still under warranty but would like to go prepared with some info as the dealer was a little dismissive of past issues we've reported with the car Thanks in advance and free Spain keyring for anyone who
• Renault Laguna 2.2 Dci Year 2002 Estate UK Reg - Water from Header Tank and Injector issue (HELP) ! 29 Dec 2014 (Forum)
  Hi all, on our way to spain when the heater hose split. Took it off, repaired it and started it, all OK drove 300 miles close to Spain Border, then overheating light Pulled up, looked and noticed there is back presure and water blowing from Radiator head tank. So
• Toyota Avensis Tourer "Comfort" (Spanish spec) - No more common sense - no more spare bulbs! 6 Sep 2012 (Forum)
  When my new car was delivered in July, it came with the usual two warning triangles, reflective vest etc. but for the first time, no spare bulb kit. I asked at a main dealer and was told they are not made or provided for specific models any more as legislation in Spain was recently changed
• Focus TDCi - New set of alloys at 35K - road humps to blame? 17 Jun 2010 (Forum)
  but damaged alloys - there were a total of about a dozen dings and flat spots . Three of the four have been replaced by the leasing company and the Ford main dealer told me this kind of damage is all too common, now that speed humps are so "popular" all over Spain, just like in the UK. I follow HJ's advice
• Driving a Foreign Car in Britain 27 Mar 2005 (Forum)
  Hello everybody, A Happy Easter to everybody!! I live in Spain and drive a car with Spanish plates. I intend to visit England this summer for the first time with it. Several questions:- 1) Although the EC is planning on introducing a new regulation meaning governments have the responsibility
• toyota verso 2.2 auto - gearbox oil change 10 Jul 2013 (Forum)
  I am changing the oil on my Verso at 6500 miles prior a run down to Spain. The first service will be done in October. Is it prudent to change the Auto box fluid as well. I used to change my last Verso (Petrol) engine oil every 5-6ooo miles and the auto box oil every 30000 miles, and both were
• For Fusion 2002 Diesel 1.4 TD - Car part numbers 8 Jun 2011 (Forum)
  Hi, I live in Spain and car parts are horrendously expensive here. I am trying to buy an alternator for my car from Ebay and am told it is for a 2003 model and I need to know if it will fit my 2002 model Fusion. The seller has come back with the part number - 2s6t-10300-cb
• Ford Fiesta (2000 - 2002) - 01 1.8 O/S drive shaft bearing 29 Aug 2009 (Forum)
  Got a 51 reg courier van (fiesta) with a rumble on the O/S drivers side drive shaft,it's the bearing that's bolted to the engine. Can I repalce the bearing or do I have to replace the entire shaft?? I'm driving the van over to the south of Spain and this is very annoying as it's causing bad wheel
• I have a question Volume 34 12 Feb 2004 (Forum)
  I am in the market for a new hearing aid to replace the N.H. device issued F.O.C. in the UK. I now live permanently in Spain and I would be grateful for any advice based on backroomers' own experiences. I have been offered a digital programmable aid (by Widex - the Senso CX CIC
• Any car - I need clearance without the need for a 4x4 14 Dec 2020 (Forum)
  I live down a track and it’s in Spain so it’s never muddy and i don't need a 4x4 except for the clearance. I need some help here re a car that has some god clearance, everything here is rust free but costs about 2/3 times the price. So if it’s an older car that would be great. I was thinking
• Cheapest country in Europe for a new car 5 Nov 2017 (Forum)
  A simple question with probably a complicated (and differing) answer. When i say new car i do really mean new to me. I am not ruling out brand new, but why pay new prices when you can get a further 20-40% off on a year old car? I am also looking for a LHD as i live in Spain, where the dealers
• car hire insurance 26 Nov 2015 (Forum)
  We am going to Spain again in a few weeks for a pre Christmas break. I intend to hire a car for a week. I usually leave it to others to sort out cars etc but this is the second occasion this year I have needed to hire abroad. I used to have an annual policy with Insureance4carhire but in recent
• serendipity via corona virus 7 Apr 2020 (Forum)
  from China or Italy or Spain and their activities have been curtailed due to illness. What a shame, dear me how very sad!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What am I going to do for my penis extensions, meeting lovely Russian girls, having my fortune told etc etc.? Cheers Concrete
• New car for Schumacher - guess postion Spanish GP 3 May 2010 (Forum)
  quite well? It seems it`s make or break  for Schumacher over the next few races -given  the team have built a car to his wishes. Any guesses for his finishing position in Spain? I have him in 6th place  
• "Bonus" points on your driving licence? 3 Jun 2009 (Forum)
  "In three years time drivers with a clean record will have as many as 15 points on their licence [Spanish system works in reverse to UK - you start with 12 points, and deductions made for an offence] The DGT traffic authority in Spain is to hand out 40 million extra licence points to some 21
• Driving Madrid-Malaga 28 Oct 2006 (Forum)
  A colleague here is honeymooning in Spain in a couple of weeks, flying into Madrid and driving down to Malaga. Hotels each end are booked, but he wants advice on a nice place to stop on the way down for lunch, and any unmissable spots round Malaga way (Gibralta is high on the list, and he fancies