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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... -
French speeding ticket - can they do this? 15 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
Having driven round France with extreme caution on a recent holiday, I have just received an "Avis De Contravention Au Code De La Route" through the post.... -
Why aren't UK drivers forced to display their insurance status on their windscreens? 10 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
I was shocked to discover the number of uninsured drivers in the UK. In France every driver has to display their current insurance on their windscreen.... -
Buying a new small car 23 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have £12000 to spend on a car (either new or "recently new"). My main requirements are the school run and going to the shops each about 12 miles from... -
Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall 9 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
Could you please remind of the advisability of leaving winter tyres on the car all year? I have a Volvo XC70 with the two fronts coming up for replacement... -
Service plans? 9 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
Our Peugeot is a diesel, so the next service is about 12,500 miles away. It has just been serviced, and we are told we shall need one new tyre, and new... -
Where can I get insurance for extended overseas travel? 24 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
Following retirement, my wife and I intend to stay in Spain for a few months each year, involving stays of up to three months. We'll be driving there and... -
Should Ford fix the ESP fault on my Ford Focus Ghia? 15 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a Ford Focus Ghia 2-litre TDCI which is now four years old. When it was three years old the "ESP System Fault" message came up. I live in France... -
Father and sun 15 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
I live in the south of France and keep in touch with the UK by the Telegraph e-paper. I am looking for a second hand (2-3 years old) people carrier. It... -
Yeti 'Engine Fault' warning 16 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
We love our two year old Yeti 4x4 diesel (or at least we did). A couple of weeks ago after a couple of hours at a steady 70mph on the A1 the glow plug... -
My warranty company won't repair my car because the recovery service was late - what can I do? 15 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I bought a secondhand 1999 Audi A4 Avant at the end of July for £1800. It had done approx 97,000km in 11 yrs. I drove it the following week to France,... -
Luxury diesel coupe or saloon for up to £10k? 5 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
I am English, retired and living in France. I have a Corolla Verso for lugging stuff about and dogs. The price of diesel here makes that the choice - we... -
What are the requirements for MoT-exempt cars in Europe? 15 Apr 2024 (Ask HJ)
Post Brexit, what is the MoT requirement for classic cars exempt in the UK? -
Are there any worthwhile saloons in the UK? 24 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
I'm thinking of replacing my Volkswagen Bora, which I have owned for fourteen years. I'm looking for something similar (saloon with boot) there seems little... -
Where can I get European breakdown cover for a 16 year old car? 8 Feb 2019 (Ask HJ)
I want to take my 2003 Toyota MR2 to France this month and maybe later this year. Could you suggest where I should look for European breakdown/repatriation... -
Which vans have the softest suspension? 6 Nov 2017 (Ask HJ)
I'm an Antiques dealer and therefore need a van with a soft ride. Which vans have the softest suspension? -
Driving aboard - do I need to carry a spare bulb kit? 20 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
There seems to be confusing feedback about the need to carry a spare bulb kit when driving in Spain. I have a 2014 Honda CR-V and there appears to be no... -
Winter tyres for Skoda Roomster - which are best? 14 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2007 Skoda Roomster 1.9 diesel with 195/55/R15 tyres on alloy wheels. I want to buy three steel wheels - the spare is a steel wheel, which will... -
Which small diesel MPV would you recommend? 17 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
We're looking to buy a small MPV when my wife retires, to replace our two cars, a Peugeot 307 and a Citroën C5 (old model). We are hesitating between the...