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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... -
Updating an Audi A4 Sat Nav? 1 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a Audi A4 with sat nav RNS-E we are going to France for our holidays and I would like to update the system as it is not very good, Audi charge about... -
Do French gendarmes have the right to check your GPS for detecting speed cameras? 21 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
The strange thing is about satnavs warning of speed camera locations is that a French gendarme only has the right to investigate your GPS if you give permission,...
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