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  Are GPS systems which detect radar illegal in France? 14 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I think that the French ban on GPS relates to systems that detect radar emissions, and that has always been illegal. I think there is nothing new, and...
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  Which small, spacious car could we buy to keep in France for occasional use? 29 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am considering buying a car in France to keep in France. It must be a 2-pedal automatic, must have four doors, and must be able to accommodate four people...
• Hyundai ix35 - Changing dipping direction of headlights 13 Aug 2011 (Forum)
  A friend is moving back to UK from his current home here in France. He has a 6-month old Hyundai ix35, bought in France, which is going to UK. Can he change the headlamp dipping direction to suit UK or does he need new headlights?
• Driving in France - adjusting headlights 6 Aug 2005 (Forum)
  Unlike the old model, there doesn't seem to be a way to adjust the headlights on my BMW 5 series (e60) for driving on the rhs. I seem to recall reading...
• Cross border hire car 25 Jun 2004 (Forum)
  For reasons I can't quite understand the friends who have booked our joint holiday villa in France have booked us to fly into Barcelona so we'll have a Spanish hire car for the 2 weeks in France. Anyone know for sure if there's any problems with that? If so, what are the solutions? As always thanks for advice
• Can I still use Uk licence in Uk with foreign car 24 Aug 2013 (Forum)
  As a UK national now  resident in France  I may be worrying needlessly but I DO know my Uk driving licence is valid to drive in France without having to exchange it (EU Directive) (presumably until it is due to run out when I have to renew in france) and I also know that it is illegal for a UK residen t to drive a foreign car on UK roads(with few exceptions) I am worried by the fact that though I am not resident in Uk now but have a UK licence still that this MAY cause me  aggro with Uk police if stopped during a visit - since it might appear that I am a resident because of my UK licence.
• The Big Simple Load Lugger for France 10 Nov 2010 (Forum)
  We go back and forwards to France quite a lot. Usually once a month for a few days. We take stuff there and back and can usually fill a good size estate car. We have a SAAB 95 2.2tid at the moment which serves quite well, and it has a proper spare wheel to avoid silly happenings with the space-saver on the wrong side of the Channel.
• Driving in France. 5 Oct 2010 (Forum)
  Hello everybody we have been back for a few days now had a long journey by car to the south of France.The Focus diesel performed well i used the cruise control regulary on the auto routes relaxing to drive.Thanks Big John your route we took worked out fine.Our first stop Rouen and a long drive after rouen to Lourdes.We came through Toulouse about six pm very busy traffic i was in the wrong lane for Tarbes ,no problem with the French drivers they gave me all the space i needed for the right lane for Tarbes.On the return journey stopped at Chartres very nice town Ibis chain clean.Back through the tunnel heavy rain very dense traffic at Dartford M25 I think i got a bit spoiled on the auto routes in France .:)
• Left hand drive cars 4 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  Hi I live in France and need to buy a new car (hence Left Hand Drive). Someone at ( 8< SNIP ) suggested your site, I hope you can help me. Apparently it can now be cheaper for someone in France to come to the UK, buy a LHD car, take it back to France and reregister it.
• Filling Up in France 12 Oct 2005 (Forum)
  Follow up to a point raised in Huw’s Boulogne thread. Returned last week from holiday in France where we found it becoming difficult to access supermarket fuel. Around Gex (Ain) neither Carrefour nor Intermarche any longer have a cashier. All pumps are card only 24/7. No doubt the same in other areas, particularly away from the main tourist centres.
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  What are the requirements for driving in France? 23 Oct 2024 (Ask HJ)
  We are driving to Disneyland Paris in November, the car will stay parked at Disney. Apart from the usual (UK badge, headlamp deflectors, hi-vis vest, bulbs,...
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  Will a BMW Z3 be suitable for touring in France? 6 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My wife and I are retired and want to go touring in France this summer. What do you think of a BMW Z3 about 10 years old for the tour? It will only be...
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  Why are fuel prices so different in continental Europe to the UK? 6 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Can you explain why the concept of supply and demand in terms of diesel and petrol prices is turned on its head in continental Europe, where the price...
• ALL radar warning devices - now illegal in France! 7 Feb 2012 (Forum)
  I've just updated my TomTom maps and an alert flashed up that all devices that warn of (fixed or mobile) speed traps in France are now illegal, as of 1st January 2012. TomTom suggests removing all SatNav radar warnings for France and will not update this information in future, but offers to provide warning of "danger zones" if possible in the future (some would argue that the whole country is a "danger zone"!)
• Buying a UK car exporting it then importing it! 28 Jun 2008 (Forum)
  It would be insured in France by them but I'd have to get it down to SW France. Parents are in their 70's.
• update - Crit-air stickers 20 Jun 2025 (Forum)
  For those who may travel, an interesting article and also on the page a map. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/money/cars/article-14798559/Do-need-CritAir-sticker-drive-France-summer-France-votes-abolish-low-emission-zones.html?ico=mol_desktop_money personally i check before traveling to make sure I am up to date.  
• Buying Diesel Oil In France 22 Aug 2005 (Forum)
  Had a look in every supermarket/hypermarket for VW 505.01 spec diesel oil for the past 3 weeks. No luck. Own brand,Shell and Total dominated the shelves. At...
• French MOT 3 Apr 2003 (Forum)
  It's a long shot I know! But does anyone have any knowledge, experience of getting an MOT (control Technique) in France? I am about to ask for one for my 1995 VW Passat, which is imported into France. Any ideas as to strictness, EU laws concerning general MOT standards pan Europe etc etc.... many thanks (i know this is an awkward one) MG
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  Do I need to carry spare LED bulbs when driving in France? 5 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I travel to France frequently and among the requirements alongside a breathalyser and hi-vis vests is that is that drivers are required to carry a full...
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  What paperwork do I need to take my Motability car abroad? 3 May 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I am due to take a trip to France this month. I have a Motability vehicle so Motability keeps the V5 as they own the vehicle. How do I deal with this when...