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• citreon zantia diesel 1900 1996 - stop light staying on 4 Sep 2014 (Forum)
  hi my stop light dosent go out after a few minutes it stays on continious so i check the hydrolic oli level and topped it up needed a little checked on the ground no oil leeking   any idea why it still wont go out  i am in spain and cars are very expensive to repair can anyone help
• Spanish Speed limits 4 Mar 2011 (Forum)
  A quick note for discussion, the Spanish government have announced that from March 7th the national speed limit on motorways will be reduced from 120 kph to 110 kph, this action is to reduce fuel consumption due to the current problems in Libya (where Spain gets most of its fuel). What concerns me more is that they also intend increasing the percentage of biofuel added to the standard diesel, I wonder what effect that will have on modern engines?
• Anti-SUV hysteria subsiding 4 Aug 2010 (Forum)
  Further to the thread regarding the Hyundai  ix35 delivery delays, the July figures for car sales in Spain are out today. Overall the market is down 24% for the month (end of sc***page plus 2% VAT increase), but sales of medium SUVs are up 12.4% and large ones 7.7%.  Could it be that the anti-SUV campaign a couple of years ago lead manufacturers to reduce manufacturing targets, and they've been caught on the hop now that the market is returning to normal?
• volvo 850 - cambelt 15 May 2010 (Forum)
    It was last changed in 2003 and has done 41,000 miles since.  we are driving to southern Spain in June, and feel it might be a good idea to change it, but only if we have to! thanks Dave Ambrose
• Photo Licence and Car hire 2 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  As part of the proceedure I was required to return my paper driving licence. I am now slightly concerned as I usually hire a car when visiting Spain, and am reading about companies requesting a paper couterpart as proof of a 'clean' licence. Anyone clear this up or suggest what to do?
• Renault Kangoo Combi (1999 - 2004) - 02 1.5 cam belt 24 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  Q3- what are correct tyre pressures for this vehicle? I apologise for my ignorance - bought the car in Spain without manual!
• Speeding points 15 Jul 2007 (Forum)
  Quite correctly to. If you do the crime take the pain. But Have you seen what happens in France and Spain. Thriving market in points being taken by other licence holders. Even adverts on Ebay. Now this is what I call a common market! Times Article 12/07/07 www.tinyurl.com/397wof
• Running In 7 Jul 2002 (Forum)
  I am picking up my new Citroen C5 2.0HDi Estate on the 16th June 6 days later i am setting off to mid spain a journey of some 1500 miles and all motorway driving. Can anybody tell me if I will have to do any specific running in of the engine before I set off or are new cars run in suffiently these days to be able to undertake journeys of this nature straight away.
• Attn rogerb - Spanish used cars 29 Apr 2002 (Forum)
  I recall you were keen to learn about prices of used cars in Spain. I discovered a bookmark on my computer for http://www.motorpoint.com/ which is a Spanish used car site similar to our Autotrader. If you click on CompraCoches then Coche Usado you can then search (Busqueda) for the makes and models that might be of interest to you.
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  Please warn your readers about hire car companies in Spain overcharging for returning cars with no fuel. 23 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I booked a hire car in Majorca in June though a broker paying in full in advance. The terms and conditions on the voucher (there are also terms and conditions...
• N/A - DOC insurance (or lack of) 15 Oct 2020 (Forum)
  She is insured in Spain, but I don't know if anything her Spanish car insurance policy says about DOC or equivalent will mean anything here? She is taking the car to help out with shopping etc while I work from home and we both care for our new baby, but the situation is stressing me out a bit as neither she nor my wife seem to care much about the risk!
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  Will new tyres gives my Astra a softer ride? 23 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Vauxhall Astra (2011) SRi 2.0 CDTi running on 225-50-R17 tyres and the only complaint I have with the car is it's very firm ride. As the front...
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  Will the new Civic have DPF issues? 6 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to purchase new vehicle and was curious about the new Honda Civic 1.6 diesel - in the Honda dealership I was told that even though I only do...
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  Day time running lights - are they mandatory? 10 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am contemplating the purchase of a new car in the UK and understood that EU Directive 2008/89/EC made dedicated daytime running lights mandatory for...
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  aerosol tyre sealant 17 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  The new Boxster comes without even a half size spare wheel and only the dreaded aerosol can of foam to use in an emergency. I plan to drive in out of the...
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  Buying a replacement car 6 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My old boss (73), has retired to a French village. He wants to change his dying 11yr old Renault Megane Scenic RTE 1.9 DCi. Replacement must be big...
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  15 months waiting 24 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  In March 2010 we ordered a Qashqai 2.0 petrol auto/cvt. 15 months on we are still waiting. Our dealer here in Spain now wants us to negotiate to upgrade...
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  Replacement car 3 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My wife has decided that after 25 years of driving cabriolets she needs something easier to get in/out of. The budget is around £11,000 and the requirements...
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  I'd like a Volkswagen Golf but should I consider a Polo? 16 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have read that the new Volkswagen Polo is not a lot smaller than the Golf, but a fair bit cheaper. I was considering a Golf, but this buyer's guide recommends...
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  How should I drive my diesel Honda CR-V to minimise DPF damage? 29 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  You've said not to buy a diesel if one does less than 15,000 miles per year. I have a Honda CR-V diesel (on an 08 plate), and only do about 8000 miles...