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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.... -
Does my Citroen C6 need headlight beam adaptors when driving abroad? 11 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2007 Citroen C6 that has Xenon dual function directional headlights. My local main dealer assures me that because of this feature, when travelling... -
Is it worth using a diesel additive in my Volkswagen Passat? 6 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
I drive a 2007 Volkswagen Passat 2.0TDi 140 SE saloon. Could you please advise me if using Millers Diesel Power ECO MAX fuel additive is worth the expense?... -
Lost Accord 4 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have a 54-registered Honda Accord with built in Satnav. I travel to Spain, via France, every year and have found that the system does not take into account... -
Left on the shelf 28 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
In one of your columns you gave advice to someone who wished to buy a used LH drive car here for use on the Continent. I have friend who needs to do this,... -
Why does charging an EV have to be such a complicated process? 1 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
I have just bought a 2017 Nissan Leaf with a 30kW battery. I have been looking at recharging points across the country and in France but am now very confused... -
How do I register a classic French car in the UK? 19 Aug 2024 (Ask HJ)
I have an 1988 Renault 4 bought in France 20 years ago. It is now here on my drive in the UK but how do I register it to drive it? -
What car should I replace my old 2008 Mazda 3 with? 10 Oct 2023 (Ask HJ)
Our old car is now starting to age and want to replace it. It is used for commuting approximately. 25 miles a day and for family journeys with my partner,... -
Should I buy a high mileage Citroen C3? 5 Dec 2022 (Ask HJ)
I live in France and I am considering a 2016 Citroen C3 68hp petrol for a young driver. It has a full service history, one owner and recent cam belt change.... -
Are winter tyres mandatory in France? 27 Sep 2021 (Ask HJ)
I understand a new French Law requires Winter Tyres after 1 November 2021. Does this requirement include all-season tyres? -
I have a UK licence, converted from a French licence - will I need to take a UK test to drive a motorhome? 17 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
I passed the driving test in 1989 in France and converted it to UK driving licence in 1998. I'm looking at motorhome and just realised my licence does... -
Where can I find an imperial socket set? 5 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
I'm rebuilding a 1964 Triumph Spitfire here in France I need a non-metric socket set but don't seem to be able to find one over here or online. Can you... -
What small automatic would you recommend for long and short trips? 21 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
I'm 75 and I need a car for both short journeys around London and long journeys in France. What would you recommend: the Honda Jazz hybrid which looks... -
What's the best long distant cruiser for £20k? 1 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
We have a 2007 Citroen C4 VTR+ HDi hatchback and cover about 15,000 miles a year. We need to replace it with a comfortable car with reasonable carrying... -
Do I need to adjust my car's headlights for driving in Europe? 23 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
The handbook for my 2014 Mercedes-Benz B-Class alludes that the headlights are aligned centrally and therefore do not need any adjustment for use on the... -
Best reliable, second hand estate/station wagon - any ideas? 10 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to buy a second hand estate/station wagon, to be driven to the south of France and back again a few times. Don't want to spend more than 8-9k.... -
My BMX X5 sat-nav only accepts four- or five-digit postcodes 21 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
My sat-nav on my BMW X5 SE 2009 model only accepts four- or five-digit postcodes in the UK. Works superbly in France, but useless in the UK. Is there an... -
Replacing driving light bulbs on peugeot 5008 14 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
One of my driving light bulbs has blown on my 5008 - Halfords has never changed such a bulb, and my local dealer requests about £90 to remove front bumper...