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• Europe and spare tyres 24 Feb 2006 (Forum)
  Afternoon all, I'll probably regret asking a question about Europe, but... I'm planning on going down to Europe for two weeks in the summer, mainly France, but possibly Austria, Germany, Swizerland and Italy as well. I've just read on another thread that in Spain, it's law that you have a spare
• Delivering an untaxed car to mainland Europe 10 Jul 2017 (Forum)
  My job is to deliver cars using trade plates (ie. driven movements – not transported). I have only ever delivered cars in the UK up to now but I have recently been asked to deliver one to Spain. The problem I have is that the vehicle is not taxed. Obviously my trade plates will enable me
• Renault - 92 2.1 New radiator is smaller - will it be okay ? 11 May 2009 (Forum)
  - it will fit but I'm a bit worried it won't be as efficient as it is thinner therefore less fins to absorb / cool the heat. Any advice ? Do you think the new radiator will be okay ? I'd hate it to overheat and blow a gasket, (particulary when I'm driving down to Spain in it).
• Skoda Fabia (2000 - 2007) - Importing my LHD car 1 Dec 2007 (Forum)
  condition, would be difficult to replace with an equivalent in the UK were I to sell it in Spain. Even if it costs a few bob to convert, I think it will still be cheaper than buying in the UK. -- Roger. (Costa del Sol, España)
• Are we patriotic about cars? 17 Mar 2007 (Forum)
  If you go to any European countries, you'll mostly see local brand cars! Example: France - Citroen, Peugeot, Renault Germany - Mercedes, Audi, VW etc. Sweden - Volvo, Saab (Merc & Audi pretty well too) Spain - Seat (and Skoda too) Czech Rep - Skoda Netherlands - mostly European cars even USA
• Xantia radio code input instructions. 24 Jul 2006 (Forum)
  We've got an old L reg Xantia as a spare car. We have the radio code and the radio asks for it every few days. However i've loaned the car to my uncle while he's over from Spain and he's managed to put the wrong code in! We have no books for it, and have no idea how to proceed from here
• Where can i buy a left hand drive 6 Feb 2006 (Forum)
  want a second hand left hand drive. Well I am moving to Spain and unitl you have residency you cannot import a new one. Plus, in total they charge 28% tax for the pleasure of doing so. Any help greatly appreciated.
• One-handed steering 4 Apr 2005 (Forum)
  I was a trifle disconcerted to see that Jason Plato on Five's 'Fifth Gear' the other night was driving the BMW from Spain to Blighty with only one hand on the steering wheel. This may have been an easier way when talking to camera but I got the impression, from his general demeanour, that he might
• Regulations for Driving on the Continent 19 Apr 2004 (Forum)
  I got my Britannia Rescue renewal today and included a leaflet with some quirky continental regulations for drivers. The didn't mention the usual stuff about red triangles, spare bulbs and first aid kits but the following might be of interest. 1. In Spain, if you need spectacles for driving
• Small autoroute cruiser 29 Oct 2002 (Forum)
  My cars do 3 miles to town,5 miles to the supermarket, 1 mile to the pub (when it is raining) or 1400 miles to the south of Spain. The long journeys call for excellent autoroute cruising--10 hour days behind the wheel,need good seats ,economy ,reasonable speed, reliability. The local runs call
• Rover 1.4 SLI with Rover Engine Doctor ! 2 Aug 2003 (Forum)
  I've got my 1992 Rover SLI. I bought it 3years old from a leasing company second hand at auctions cost £3500. It had 52000 miles on the clock. The car now has 118,000 miles on the clock that i've done. The majority of my miles now done traveling England to Spain where I know live. She's never gone
• What has the EU ever done for us? 13 Jul 2017 (Forum)
  no gratitude for all our help, France continued to supply Argentina with Exocet misslies and aircraft spares during the Falklands war, (their idea of  solidarity with a fellow EU member). Spain also nurses grievances about the defeat of the Spanish Armada and the lossof Gibraltar, actively
• "Help flash" - rooftop beacon for car breakdowns 15 Oct 2019 (Forum)
  This is a natty little device recently homologated for use in Spain.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1qQv9aRVbF4   It's a "Starsky & Hutch" style amber beacon to mount on the roof of a broken-down car
• South coast motorway - why isn't there one? 3 Oct 2019 (Forum)
  a Hastings-Honiton trunk road was proposed but never built. France, Spain and Portugal have built motorways a few miles inland to service their coastal area - why on earth haven't we? There's tons of room as anyone who's flown regularly over the coast in clear weather will appreciate. Is it still
• Any - Curiosity regarding French Law 30 Jul 2017 (Forum)
  column from the weekend there's a letter about a faulty Range Rover Vogue.  I'm curious about the snippet regarding French Law and recovery from the autoroute, as with a pal who's abut to embark on a motorcycle tour down to Spain it piqued my interest somewhat. Could someone please enlighten
• Daewoo Matiz 2003 - EGR valve 25 Oct 2014 (Forum)
  I live in Spain and have a daewoo Matiz which is 11'years old. The engine management warning light gives me the code relevant to a blocked EGR valve, which I have had cleaned but the light is now back on, 3 weeks later. I have been advised to 'block it off' so that the warning light will not come
• Hyundai i10 - Speeding offence in UK by Overseas resident 11 Aug 2011 (Forum)
  My daughter is resident in Spain. She recently spent 2 weeks in the UK with her family and I rented a car for her for this period. She and I were insured to drive but she was the only actual driver. I have just received a "Notice of Intended Prosecution" for a 30 mph speeding offence
• Volkswagen Golf III - Problems opening doors with Mk3 Golf 27 Jan 2011 (Forum)
  Hi there, I have a Mk 3 golf, from 1997, and I'm struggling to get the doors open every morning. I'm currently living in the mountains in Spain in a ski resort - and it's been pretty cold. There's no central locking now, and I don't know if that makes things worse, and I don't drive the car
• Mazda Mazda 6 (2008 -) - Three cheers for Saga 5 Oct 2009 (Forum)
  In August last year I bought a pre-registered Mazda6 with 8 miles on the clock for just over £14,000 from a main dealer. In June this year I was involved in a head on collision in Spain and the car was a write off. Mazda, without any pressure from me said that I qualified for a new car
• Renault - Trafic - 92 2.1 Do I need the cambelt changing ? 1 Jun 2009 (Forum)
  Should I change the cambelt ? I have a vehicle which had the cambelt changed six years ago and has since done 30,000 miles. The service book says change every 70,000 - but does not mention annual intervals. It is a Renault Trafic 2.1 diesel camper van. I am planning on taking it to Spain