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Why is my Nissan Qashqai's satnav out of date? 13 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
Should I expect the satellite navigation system in my 2012 Nissan Qashqai to be up to date for European roads? I was disappointed to find, on a recent... -
Buying a car to tow 2500KG 13 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a 90,000 mile 53 plate Nissan X-Trail with a head gasket on its way out (so I'm told). I have two small children and two small dogs and regulaly... -
Change of Scenery 15 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
You were very helpful a couple of years ago helping my mother-in-law when she wanted to downsize from her Volvo V70. She has been very happy with your... -
Where should a Crit'Air sticker be placed? 8 May 2023 (Ask HJ)
Official advice is to place the French Crit'Air sticker on the right side of vehicle windscreen but for most UK cars this will impinge more than 40mm into... -
Buying a Renault Koleos - what should I check? 20 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
I am interested in buying a 2008 Koleos 4x4 manual with 39,000 miles, price £5650. Are there any particularly good/bad points on this vehicle, things... -
Why aren't new Honda Civics popular? 27 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have owned my new model Civic for a year, but have only seen six of these on the road, over several counties (two of these are owned by friends). Can... -
Bumper car vest 24 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
I have had insurance4carhire.co.uk for a few years now and for the first time made a claim this June. A careless shopping trolley driver made a mess of... -
Where can I buy an autopass for French motorways? 11 Apr 2024 (Ask HJ)
You recently answered a question about driving in France. I gather for driving on French motorways you can buy a pass in advance which at toll booths lets... -
Looking for a new car to hold four people and luggage? 5 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to get a new car which needs to be automatic and able to hold four full size cases as we regularly travel to France on a 1600 mile round trip.... -
Extended warranty - worth the money? 16 Nov 2015 (Ask HJ)
I live in France and own a Nissan Note (older model) diesel bought new in 2013. I am being offered an extended 2 year warrant for 410€. Would you consider... -
Do I have to use beam deflectors on my Audi A4? 24 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
I have an Audi A4 Avant (2012) that I drive regularly to France and use the beam deflectors. But I was wondering, is it possible to adjust the lights on... -
Why do French roads have no litter or potholes? 27 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have recently returned from a holiday in Brittany. I drove hundreds of miles on all types of roads and I didn't encounter a single pothole. Also, no... -
Why doesn't Europe Assistance Cover cover coolant leaks? 10 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
Please warn motorists that Europe Assistance Cover does not cover coolant and fluid problems. I broke down in France and had full Europe Assistance Cover.... -
Recorded massage 9 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
On my way to work, I was "carved up" on a roundabout in Exeter by a London style Taxi. I noted the number from the "How's my Driving?" sticker on the rear... -
I'd like to recommend the RAC's breakdown recovery after our Volkswagen Golf broke down in France. 15 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
You recently wrote favourably regarding RAC Foreign Travel. For over 40 years my normal cars have been an XK120 and XK150. Most breakdown firms do not... -
Do I have to pay a French speeding ticket that’s backdated 15 months? 21 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have just this morning received a notice in the post of a fine for 375 EUROS for a speeding offence committed in the south of France 15 months ago. The... -
Why must I carry spare bulbs when driving my BMW Z4 in France when I can't change the bulbs myself anyway? 3 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have a BMW Z4 sDrive 3.5i and will be driving to France, Monaco and Italy this summer. I am keen to comply with all the regulations re travel, and have... -
Can you recommend a satnav with speed limit indication? 19 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
Do you know of a Satnav (UK and Europe) with integral speed limit indication and speed camera warning or a Satnav with integral 'Road Angel Gem' facilities,... -
What is causing my Mazda 6 to burn oil? 20 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2007 Mazda 6 with a 2261cc petrol engine, mileage 88,000. I have owned it from new and it has been serviced regularly by the local Mazda dealer.... -
Climate control failure on my Ford Galaxy? 19 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a flashing climate control display on start up on my 56 reg Ford Galaxy Ghia and the air con seems to have failed although the blowers still work....