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  Tracing my farther's old car - where do I start? 25 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I would like to find out if there is a possibility of knowing where my father’s, once-owned, Morris Oxford Series VI Farina 1971 whereabouts might be nowadays,...
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  Which economical car for should we buy for local driving and occasional long trips to Spain? 20 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My wife and I are looking for a car with about £20,000 cash to spend, now retired and having had cars supplied to us like Volvo, Lexus and BMW 5 series...
• Honda Evoblade, Motorcycle - Register,Tax, MOT 11 May 2016 (Forum)
  I have a motorbike that was first registered in the UK in 2003, In 2005 I moved to Spain and took the motorcycle with me, to comply with Spanish Law the motorbike was re-registered in Spain and given spanish plates, ie Import tax paid, V5 handed over to the spanish Gestoria, and now have all legal docs in Spanish.
• Hyundai Terracan 6 Jun 2005 (Forum)
  8000km (ex demo) should i buy it or not?? Do I "need" the 4x4 use, maybe (probably not, although roads in Spain are pink fluffy dice in some places). Quite fancy it as the drivers in Spain leave something to be desired and the 2 kids, well I quite like 'em and wouldn't want them to het hurt. So a 2 tonne 4x4 is appealing.
• Insuring UK car in Spain 15 Oct 2004 (Forum)
  My little brother has, perhaps naively, taken his A3 to Madrid, where he has recently moved. I feel justified in pointing out that he has done this without...
• Off to Spain this summer? A couple of reminders. 22 Jun 2023 (Forum)
  Beware that summer is a great season for collecting fines from errant motorists, and Spain and the UK not only allow licence exchanges (recently reintroduced) but also exchange driver data so that fines can be pursued. There are fixed and mobile cameras aplenty, and even traffic police helicopters.
• Volkswagen Beetle (1998 - ) - I will reward a genius who solves this one!! 29 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  So, I now have a car with NO logbook, NO registration in Spain, permanently exported from the UK - thus doesnt belong anywhere. I want to register the car here in Spain and put it on Spanish plates but of course need to be the legal owner of the car and have documents to prove it.
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  Is a Porsche Macan Diesel a good used buy? 13 Feb 2025 (Ask HJ)
  I live in Spain (Mallorca) and used to have a 2014 Porsche Macan Diesel up until three years ago when we emigrated. I'd rather like to replace it but diesel...
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  What car can replace my Honda Civic Type R? 26 Mar 2024 (Ask HJ)
  After 11 years and an incredible 285,000 miles, it’s finally about time to move on my Honda Civic Type R, or at least think about it. I make regular trips...
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  Volvo automatic problem 23 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My Volvo V70 stalled approaching a junction. It restarted but would not change out of first gear. I selected manual gear change which worked, drove for...
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  Why is the Spanish equivalent of the MoT nowhere near as strict as the British test? 8 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have just read an article in Telegraph Motoring regarding the new MoT regulations that have recently come into force. I have just returned from Spain...
• Sheep shearer in Spain needs advice 8 Jan 2018 (Forum)
  I shear sheep all over the Basque Country and need a new vehicle: Needs to have room in back for a lot of equipment (metal frame, wooden boards, toolbox...
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  Do laws on dashcams in Europe apply to biker helmet cams? 3 Dec 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I read with interest your article on the varying rules throughout the EU on the use of dash cams. Is it safe to assume the same applies to the cameras...
• Money given to good drivers! 26 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  Move to Puigcerda in north east Spain. They're going to reward good drivers by sharing out the money from traffic fines! Lovely! From "The Daily Telegraph": http://tinyurl.com/yadz2to
• Spanish limit being reduced to 50 mph 5 Aug 2008 (Forum)
  Just saw an article on yahoo news about it. http://uk.news.yahoo.com/afp/20080729/tpl-spain-energy-oil-inflation-politics-9eb7866.html Any views?
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  Megane Tourer vs Laguna Tourer - Which is best? 28 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I can't decide between the Renault Megane Tourer or the Renault Laguna Tourer. Both are 2009 models. Is one a better buy than the other? Is there anything...
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  How much does it cost to register a Spanish car in the UK? 6 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
  Approximately how much does it cost to re-register a Spanish registered car in the UK. The car was first registered from new in Spain in 2012.
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  Warranty terms on Dacia? 28 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Have just been reading the review of the Dacia Duster and noted the extended warranty option, which is standard on Kia cars. Are these guarantees hedged...
• Metamorphosis? 26 Jun 2004 (Forum)
  Turning to the Telegraph and looking for our leader's column, I find this:- Honest John's Agony column (Filed: 21/06/2004) Your questions answered by the dealer S you can trust. Has HJ a doppelganger or is his column really written by a comittee? Roger in Spain
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  Why are Spanish police operating a zero tolerance policy for minor offences? 11 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Whilst motoring last month on hundreds of miles of excellent new and uncrowded roads in Spain, I was stopped by the Guardia Civil for going through a tunnel...