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I am looking at these for a Vauxhall Zafira Model C to be driven abroad where the tyres need the M+S (mud and snow) symbol to be legal. Everywhere I have looked online does not seem to explicitly state...
I travel several times a year to Italy and need to get a telepass so I don't have to keep stopping at the toll booths. Do you know how I can get one from the UK
I have received a fine notification for an alleged traffic offence in Italy eight months ago. Can this be enforced in the UK?
I am arranging a house and car swap for summer 2016 to Colorado. USA car insurance is not like UK so how can I ensure I am fully covered when driving this 'swapped' car in the Colorado? Do I need elements...
I have a Honda CR-V EX with HID lamps. With these lights I do not need to make an adjustment when driving in Europe. My friend has Subaru Forester XT in which we will be driving to Italy next month. He...
We are shortly going on holiday to Austria. Although mainly walking we may wish to hire a car for a day or so. I remember something about extra things you need to do with DVLA now. Do I have to sort it...
I'm hiring a car in Spain. Full/Full I understand, but what is "pre-purchase, refunds given"? Until a week ago easyCar said pay for fuel on arrival "plus an admin charge for refuelling logistics", which...
Might be worth mentioning to your readers that from June 30th it is illegal to drive in France with anything in your ear including bluetooth headsets. http://www.frenchentree.com/living-in-france/driving/driving-in-france-hands-free-kit-ban-effective-june-30/
Please could you advise me whether headlamp 'deflectors' are still required for European motoring, specifically in France? I own a recently-acquired 2014 model Mazda3 and the Mazda dealership have advised...
I am looking at buying a property in Spain and want to buy a new car in Spain to keep there. I require a small automatic, five-door with air con, preferably hatchback. What do you recommend
 

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