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• Using Indicators In France 24 Aug 2005 (Forum)
  Noticed that it is French practice to keep the indicators on when staying in the overtaking lane. Not to do this seemed to invite flashing headlights from...
• Steering pull on new Renault Scenic 24 Sep 2004 (Forum)
  I took delivery of a new Renault Grand Scenic 1.9 Dci and drove immediately to France. In England the steering was fine. In France on their cambered roads it pulls to the right. Two dealers cannot find a problem with the geometry. Any ideas? Sorerightarm
• Driving Down Through France 11 Oct 2005 (Forum)
  Next Summer we are planning to drive down to the Perpignon area from the channel ports. We know to avoid the first week in August as all of France is on the road then. If was looking for advice on the following points :- 1) I estimate it is about 750-800 miles, is this feasible to do in 2 days, given that I have to think of my wife and 9 year old ?
• Flashed at in France 7 Feb 2004 (Forum)
  Unfortunately there was a bliding flash which I presume was a camera taking a pretty photo of my face. Am i likely to be fined etc etc. BTW for those of you who are off to France, the police are now stopping anyone doing more than 136 kmh on the 130 kmh stretch of the autoroute. It is incredible how much slower the French drive now!
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  My Fiat Ducato camper broke down in France - is it the dealer's fault? 29 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I bought my Fiat Ducato 2.3-litre campervan three years ago when it was two years old with just over 5000 miles on the clock. Last October we came back...
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  Metriculous 1 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I now live in France and have done for about three years. I still though think of fuel consumption in mpg. Trouble is, all I can get is the rather unwieldy...
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  Vendre day 5 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I have returned to the UK after living in France for several years with a French registered car. Is there an alternative to taking it back to France to...
• Chop Off Their Heads 11 Jan 2019 (Forum)
  'Yellow Jackets' in France are taking direct action against Speed Cameras https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/gilets-jaunes-france-speed-cameras-yellow-vest-destroy-vandal-limit-emmanuel-macron-a8720651.html Would we condone such actions in the UK I wonder ?
• Applying late... - Crit'air sticker france 26 Feb 2018 (Forum)
  If for some reason you have applied late for the sticker, a copy of the emailed invoice will cover you...   "Your certificate will soon be...
• Motoring - France 17 Feb 2003 (Forum)
  Having had out holiday flights 'withdrawn' by RyanAir , we now face a long drive to the Dordogne this summer. Do we trust the internet routeplanners (which...
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  Never in the field of human conflict 29 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am getting conflicting information about what I am legally obliged to carry in my car whilst driving in France. Can you shed any light on this please?
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  Insurance question - driving abroad 14 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We are a retired couple - we're in our early 60s and have bought a motorhome. It's in France, where it's registered, as we have a boat moored there. We...
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  Can I transfer the NCB I've acquired while living abroad to an insurance policy in the UK? 21 May 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I've lived in France for 15 years. I'm returning to the UK on a permanent basis soon though. I have a full No Claims Bonus in France, but insuring my 2005...
• Driving to France 31 Oct 2018 (Forum)
  I've familiarised myself with everything I'll need because I was quite rightly told to have a look at their driving laws which slightly differ to here in the UK.  Since this will be my first time driving in France I was wondering if anyone know s of anywhere which sells everything required for driving over there? I know of a few places but I was just wondering if there's anywhere which sells it all so I can save money on shipping.
• n/a - Tanker drivers striking in France - again. 2 Jun 2017 (Forum)
  Yes - they are at it again - striking for more money. So if you are coming to France, probably not a good idea to arrive with a near empty tank. You might be ok for a fill up, you might not, it depends where you go and what the local situation is - it's a bit hit and miss at the moment.
• N.E. France from 'above the Midlands'? 17 Aug 2011 (Forum)
  Best so far is Portsmouth Caen 7am sail and there by afternoon. One pundit suggested Hull Zeebrugge, then thrash across France. At first sight this appeals as zero traffic to Hull but full overnight ferry and just can't sleep on them. Flying Leeds to Rennes might be a better use of time.. Any bright ideas?
• Skoda Fabia vRS - driving in France - many q's 17 Jul 2011 (Forum)
  Hi We are driving to France in 4 weeks time, from Calais to Curciat Dongalon.  We are doing motorways all the way down.  I have a couple of questions. - On our return journey, we will be driving through the night.
• Ford Fiesta Saloon 1.25 Zetec 1996 model. - Damage to Engine Following trip to France 2 Oct 2010 (Forum)
  After 5 days in France and 3 tanks of the new E10 French Petrol the engine started to vibrate with a noticeable loss of power. On return to the UK and using British petrol the car is the same. New plugs have not improved it.
• telepeage 11 Jun 2007 (Forum)
  When you get yours ask for two or three - I gave one as a Xmas present to my ageing father who still visits France regularly. Bills go to my credit card - he gets toll free motoring in France. Allez salut maintenant!
• French trip 24 Mar 2007 (Forum)
  We are going to France in April. The journey will be from Richmond, North Yorkshire to just South of Troyes. There's very little difference in mileage to our destination from Zeebrugge, Le Havre or Calais. I used to enjoy motoring in France but haven't been since 2001.