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  Do I need to acquire a new photocard driving licence to drive in France? 12 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I only occasionally drive in Europe, but I propose driving to south-west France in August with my family. I hold an old style paper UK driving licence....
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  Should I get the emission 'fix' for my diesel Audi A5? 2 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have a two year old Audi Q5 (bought new) which has the EA189 engine. I have received a few letters from Audi to say that they will be fixing it one day...
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  My Nissan Micra is making a strange acceleration noise - what is it? 16 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a 2012 Nissan Micra 1.2 petrol manual with 39,500 miles on it. A strange noise, like a constant need to accelerate, is occuring. Is it a CVT?
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  Run flat tyres - should I buy a spare anyway? 10 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am buying a car with run flats. Am I being over cautious in considering buying a spare wheel or a spare tyre, to keep for longer journeys?
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  What items do I need to carry in my car to be legally allowed to drive in Europe? 27 Aug 2018 (Ask HJ)
  Early next month I will be driving through Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany and France. I will be in a 2017 BMW X3. I have seen a lot of confusing and sometimes...
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  What's wrong with my car? 3 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a 3-series BMW estate from a car supermarket about 18 months ago. It was high mileage (80,000) but was only four years old with a couple of previous...
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  I'd like to recommend Green Flag recovery following their help with my Rover 75, which broke down in France. 14 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I thought you’d like an update on a problem I referred to you a few months ago. Last summer, while driving in France, my 2003 Rover 75 Connoisseur diesel...
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  Can I bring my car that now has French plates back to the UK? 21 Mar 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I brought my UK car over to France five years ago and now want to bring it back to UK to sell as I’m moving to Australia. I can’t find accurate information...
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  How can I adapt my Suzuki Splash's headlights for driving in France? 20 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  In November 2012 I purchased a brand new Suzuki Splash 1.2 Automatic. I intend taking it to France later this year but could find no guidance in the handbook...
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  Am I doing enough mileage for my DPF? 21 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Will weekly runs of 20 miles out, two hours rest, and 20 miles back be enough to burn off diesel particulates. The rest of the week the car does 8-10 miles...
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  Selling a car I inherited 29 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
  We have inherited a Peugeot 206CC (2.0 petrol full immaculate leather) with a cherished plate and wish to sell it. The roof doesn't work, Peugeot says...
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  Do laws on dashcams in Europe apply to biker helmet cams? 3 Dec 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I read with interest your article on the varying rules throughout the EU on the use of dash cams. Is it safe to assume the same applies to the cameras...
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  Should I accept a free service from Skoda after Skoda Assist left us stranded in France? 9 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  On holiday in France, my Skoda Superb TDI 170 DSG Elegance Estate kept going into 'safe' mode. This meant that the car would not drive at more than 80kmh...
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  How should I prepare my car for driving across Belgium, Holland, France and Germany? 4 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Later next month I will be driving to Germany. The trip will also include visits to Belgium, Holland and France. To comply with the European driving requirements...
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  I want to change my SUV for a pick-up. Is that a good decision? 1 Sep 2020 (Ask HJ)
  My Qashqai is fine but I now need less internal passenger/boot space and more load/utility space as I move to/refurb a house in France. I don't want a...
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  Can you recommend an MPV for my friend who travels regularly to southern France? 28 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I'd appreciate your advice about options a friend has when changing his car. He currently drives a 13-year-old Renault Grand Espace diesel with 150,000...
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  Metal fatigue 29 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have a comprehensive 'platinum' warranty on my MG-ZT-T that I use to tow our caravan. Prior to leaving for a 5-week trip to France I had a pre-trip check...
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  Megane Tourer vs Laguna Tourer - Which is best? 28 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I can't decide between the Renault Megane Tourer or the Renault Laguna Tourer. Both are 2009 models. Is one a better buy than the other? Is there anything...
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  Tyre sizes for Mazda 5 - what should I be looking for? 11 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My friend in France has a 2014 Mazda 5 with 205 x 50 x 17 tyres fitted as OE. Given the harsh ride these give, he asks if its possible to fit different...
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  Chipping an Octavia 24 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I want a cheap and nasty way to chip my Skoada Octavia, as I am lacking in power to tow my caravan over the hills in France and Europe. Not bothered...