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I bought an i30 in March. I have been in France for a few weeks. It now stutters and stammers. I tried the Hyundai dealer in Periquex, they don't deal in Hyundai warranty work. They told me to try Bergerac,...
Do you know if the the requirements to notify of a speeding offence are the same in Spain as in the UK, namely 14 days? Also, is there anywhere in Spain we can buy a new small car with confidence at a...
I received a speeding notification from Portugal, which is 5 months old. It was sent 15 March 2010 and received 23 March 2010 and relates to a speeding offence on 24 October 2009. The fine is 120 Euros...
I am taking my right-hand drive car from England to Spain by ferry for a short holiday break. Do I have to make any amendments to my headlights? Do I need to take a road warning sign?
Does hi-vis clothing have to be a jacket with sleeves or is a waistcoat OK in France?
Is it wise to travel abroad without a V5 and can one be got quickly?
During a holiday in Italy in June 2009 it would appear I strayed into a bus lane, and have received a summons and a fine of 109 Euros. If I don't pay by 20 June 2010, it increases to 183 Euros. As I will...
Are there any specific places in the UK where one can practice driving on the right, prior to taking my car abroad?
I have just received a fine in the post from the municipality of PISA, for an alleged infringement of circulating in a restricted traffic zone without authorisation. The date of the offence was 12 Aug...
Yesterday I signed for a recorded delivery letter. When I opened it there was a document, all in Spanish, of what looked like a Spanish road speed fine for 140 euros (with 30% discount for payment within...