Most recently answered driving abroad questions

I am in Africa, would like to buy a used German car. 1.8L max What would you recommend?
Previously owned a Toyota Runx, but would love a "better" car. Preferably a European model. I am told they are much...

I know you’re a fan of winter tyres, and you mention that they are very commonly used in mainland Europe. When I go on skiing holidays, I look for winter tyres on the car I’m hiring, but they are a very...

Will you tell me how to alter the Bi-Xenon headlamps for driving abroad please.
I cannot use the normal light deflectors with these lights.
My local Ford agent does not know and Ford do not reply to...

I'm looking for a car that will take four people and their luggage on holiday to southern Spain. I need comfortable seats and a smooth ride. Cruise control is essential. In the past I've done the journey...

I am getting conflicting information about what I am legally obliged to carry in my car whilst driving in France. Can you shed any light on this please?

We are a retired couple - we're in our early 60s and have bought a motorhome. It's in France, where it's registered, as we have a boat moored there. We have a winter home in the Algarve, and between France...

Can you advise sites to research about driving in the USA as I am approaching 70 years old.
I have driven all over the country for thirty years or so but saw somewhere that after 70 years old things get...

I hired a car in Portugal via a UK-based broker with prepayment voucher. Reported within 24 hours that car seemed to be low on oil. Local firm refused to collect car and replace. Told me to buy oil and...

I Have received a speeding fine from France for 93 Euros for doing 58km/hr in a 50km/hr zone. Can I argue about the amount, seems very high and it has taken six weeks to get the ticket.

I have an old paper British driving licence, do I need a new one with the photo ID card to drive a hire car in France?