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  Sock-car raising 19 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I will definitely invest in some Autosocks and I have also noted your concerns about carrying bikes on a towbar. However, over the years I have already...
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  Accidental tourist 10 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have had a letter from the MIB. Never heard of them, and neither has anyone I ask and I am suspicious. The letter tells me 1. I was involved in a traffic...
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  French reunited 23 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I just moved to France with my wife and we are unfamiliar with the European models, and thus, reliability. The French swear by their Clios and their 306/307s,...
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  Soli-hell 27 Jun 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Here, in Solihull, the local Council members are great fans of speed humps. My observation of local roads, so afflicted, is that drivers no longer slow...
• SEAT Altea (2004 - ) - Altea in Provence (Road Test) 8 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  I?m just back from a couple of weeks in France, during which I hired a brand new (8km on the clock) SEAT Altea TDI 105. Impressions? Well, it drove pretty well. It?s a good engine, and had as much power and torque as I needed, though some aspects of it took a little getting used
• VW Tiguan - Family car help needed 30 Nov 2022 (Forum)
  a month and a roadtrip to central France a couple of times a year. My first question is - should I disregard diesel? Most journeys are in 30-40mph zones with less frequent long distance ones My shortlist at the moment is: VW Tiguan (2.0 diesel) VW Tiguan (1.6 petrol - yet to find one suitable within
• Vauxhall Insignia 1.4turbo - Residue from new brake discs/pads 18 Jul 2018 (Forum)
  Hello all, I wonder if someone could please answer what's probably a daft question! We moved to France a few years ago, and re-registered our Vauxhall Insignia here. We've just had the rear discs and pads changed (for Bosch parts BP1233 and BD1367); there was a bit of confusion
• Nissan Qashqai+2 - Finally traded my Tino in 1 May 2018 (Forum)
  Renault start stop engine which Honest John seems to rate. I really wanted an automatic and wasn’t after a diesel but I do enough long runs and will be driving to France this year so the fuel economy will be nice. Had Diesel vans for years so kind of know what to expect with maintenance. 12 month
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  How do I get an 'anti-pollution' sticker for driving in Paris? 15 Dec 2017 (Ask HJ)
  It was recently reported that you need 'anti-pollution' stickers, which cost £3.70, when driving in Paris or risk a fine of €135. Do I need them for going...
• Ford Ka - Unregistered foreign car 5 May 2015 (Forum)
  know how to do it without spending a fortune!!! They told us we can't drive it, so we should book a TRUCK to have it transported to Calais, France, where we will be able to drive it once again. Does anyone know a better solution?? QUOTATIONS for this kinds of operations are unbelievable
• Any recommendations for large boot and 7 seats? 27 Feb 2015 (Forum)
  to the relatives/trip to France etc. Currently I have to consider the logistics of putting the dog on the roof as the Golf is completely stuffed full (don't worry, I've almost never resorted to actually putting him on the roof ;-) ).. I'd also like something that has 7 seats that can be put up for visiting
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  Mk3 Mondeo buying advice needed 19 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking at Ford Mondeo Estate 2.0 diesel circa 02-06. Which model would you recommend? And what mileage? (I was thinking 70-90,000) I want to pay £2500....
• Kia Sportage 1.7 litre - Biodiesel blocked fuel filter 21 Dec 2014 (Forum)
  stickers against using biodiesel. i regularly drive in France but have found no one aware of this problem there. I have phoned Kia Uk who deny that there is any fault with their cars and especially fuel filters but there are many filter problems reported on the Kia owners forum web-site
• Buying advice needed: Family car - thinking ahead 14 Jul 2014 (Forum)
  haul run up the M40 to my parents in Oxford. I'd like to long drives in France each year, but my wife isn't keen.   I'm happy to buy a nearly new or 3 year old vehicle which I would run till it falls ot pieces. During the life of the next vehicle I expect to do university runs
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  What's the best used estate for £6500? 20 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a budget of £6500 to spend, but can’t decide between a Renault Laguna 2009 Estate 2.0 dci Expression (42,000 miles) or a high mileage Ford Mondeo...
• Peugeot 2.2 Diesel - Runaway Peugeot 2.2 Diesel 20 Aug 2013 (Forum)
  This happened with a Peugeot Boxer -Based camper but is relevant  to any turbo diesel on the motorway last wednesday cruising at 65mph after returning from France in Boxer-based camper everything running very smoothly
• Mitsubishi Outlander - Moving to Switzerland - Mitsubishi Outlander CVT 22 Oct 2012 (Forum)
  CVT. I know this (petrol) version is not sold in the UK, but does anyone have exerience of it? Finally, since Switzerland is not a member of the EU, there is the option of importing a car from France or Germany etc. Whilst there might be a saving to be had (not sure how large), my gut
• Hyundai Santa Fe - Chances in small claims court 12 May 2012 (Forum)
  on any long journey (90miles at the most) but we decided to go to Spain this year by driving through France and the car broke down at a French Toll Booth. The fault has been diagnosed as the gearbox and this will need to be replaced. We have had the car serviced every year by a local garage
• Citroen Grand C4 Picasso - liability for repair costs for broken cambelt 28 Oct 2011 (Forum)
  The cam belt failed two weeks agoon our car  when we were on our way back to the ferry in france -towed on and off and back home.  The car, a citroen c4 grand picasso had only done 30000 miles and has a full service history, bought from citroen dealer at 2 years old. The car has been
• Rover 75 - Rover 75 Turbo Failure Dispute 20 Sep 2011 (Forum)
  I would appreciate some advice on a problem I've had with my Rover 75 Connoisseur CDTi. At the end of June I had a full service done at my local garage in the UK at 94000miles. 1500 miles later, when in the south of France