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• Great road safety ideas from other countries 27 Jun 2020 (Forum)
  Flashing amber ("proceed with caution") traffic lights replace the red/amber/green on many habitually quiet junctions at quiet night times in Italy and Spain . Bring them on! 5. Many states in the USA have a "free right turn" (left in the UK) which would allow you to turn left against a red light at designated junctions, once you've stopped and checked it's clear.
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  Is there an insurer that will get me to the airport if I sustain a puncture on my way? 31 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have a three year old BMW 4 Series, 10,000 miles done and runflat tyres with no spare. I live in North Devon and often drive to Gatwick (240 miles, four...
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  Starting problems with diesel 4 Jul 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I live in Spain and in winter months (below 10ºC) the first time I try and start my 2.5CRD Voyager it takes me cranking for about 10 seconds. It usually...
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  What preparations should I make to my Mercedes-Benz 320 CLK before a long drive to Portugal? 30 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  The current tyres on my 10-year-old Mercedes-Benz 320 CLK are Avons which need replacing at the front after 10,500 miles. Any suggestions? The car is an...
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  Why don't we remove HGVs from the motorways when snow is forecast? 15 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I drive to and from Southern Spain twice a year in November and February and regularly experience snow. The Spanish authorities have built lorry parks...
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  Would you support the use of pneumatic speed humps? 2 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
  When visiting southern Spain recently, I found an article in an English language newspaper that may be of interest to you. Although I support your campaign...
• Citroen C3 Picasso. - Full size spare. - Citroen Assist 31 Jan 2016 (Forum)
  I have just purchased a new Citroen C3 Picasso and, as I drive too and from Spain twice a year, opted for a full size spare wheel. It was with some irritation therefore that I discovered that it did not fit into the recess where the skinny spare sits. This is not a problem on the outward journey, but coming home it takes up space urgently required for rioja.
• Suzuki Grand Vitara 5dr - help! bought 4.5k car, 2 weeks later needs 5kwork 30 Aug 2013 (Forum)
  Hi, just bought a car from private seller 2 weeks ago for 4.5k..he bought it from dealer in may for same money..found out that the dpf needs replacing( no warning light came on) as does the cat converter...local suzuki garage have quoted me 5.5k to fix this all...the seller of the car is spanish and is going back to spain in 3 weeks, speaks tiny amount of english, but my question is i have heard that  the dealer has a responsibilty for 6 months after they sell it... but does that pass on to me as the new owner of the car??
• Peugeot 306 - rattle noise.. loud.. 24 Aug 2011 (Forum)
  2001 Peugeot 306...1.9d non turbo.. 120,000 miles.. In Spain.. very good shape.. I just returned from a 700 mile roadtrip. After approximately 200 miles I was driving on the highway around 65mph and all of a sudden the tyipical "nuts and bolts in a coffee can" noise appeared  and was impossible to miss, much louder than the normal idle noise..
• £1500 to spend this weekend 11 Aug 2007 (Forum)
  We want something a bit different, with a big engine that will get us round our 4000 mile trip to Southern Spain and back with the minimum of hassle, in the maximum of comfort. Short-list so far is: Jeep Cherokee 4.0 Mercedes 300TE/S-class (if we can find one in budget BMW 5/7 series (530/535) Range Rover 3.9 Or any other suggestions!
• 3 Fords, but which one? 25 Dec 2005 (Forum)
  Well with the fun handled by the Celica (which she may keep or replace with an MR2) she's after a commuting car - and one that can handle well (back-roads abound) and one that's economical, and with their new place in Spain, one with a huge boot. So here's the thing... I suggested (as a Focus owner) an old-shape Focus 1.8 TDCi Ghia estate with all the bits, one of the last (05) - £9k. But then I realised that for a little bit more (£1k-2k) you can have an 05 Mondeo TDCi 130 for that, or even a Focus C-MAX 1.6/2.0 TDCi.
• Spaniards and their driving 7 Jun 2005 (Forum)
  Just come back from two weeks in (very) sunny Spain. All I can say is that the Spanish method of driving is barmy. It seems to consist of driving as close to the vehicle in front as possible until they get out of the way. The parking was hilarious.
• Peugeot 406 2.1 TD, engine cutting out. 28 Feb 2002 (Forum)
  Yesterday the engine stopped again for a second and a further twice all within the space of half a mile, but was then O K for ten miles home. The problem is I am due to go to Spain on Sunday 3 April, towing a caravan, for six weeks and I am worried about what may happen. My garage suggested a new fuel filter and this has been done, even though accordind toinvoices the filter had only been in use since 37,000.
• UK specs? 23 Nov 2001 (Forum)
  And finally, how can I find where a specific car is build? I know that Renault has factory in France and SPain but where else? I hope that this is not too many questions and also I am sorry for my poor english ( I am only french :) Best Regards Philippe Le Toquin
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  We need a car with good ground clearance but most SUVs don't meet the requirement. What do you advise? 19 Apr 2021 (Ask HJ)
  My partner and I are very fortunate to be taking early retirement and moving to Spain soon. Our property there is at the end of a 2km farmers' track, so...
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  Can I claim for a failed cambelt? 5 Jun 2025 (Ask HJ)
  I recently replaced the cambelt on my 2013 Ford Focus. Unfortunately, 5 days later the new cambelt failed, a tensioner bolt snapped. I lost the cost of...
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  What do I need to know when driving from UK to mainland Europe in an EV? 14 Nov 2024 (Ask HJ)
  What should drivers be aware of travellng from the UK to destinations in mainland Europe in an EV? I have friends who have driven distances of several...
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  How can we update a V5C if we're in another country? 30 Jul 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I currently have my car registered at my address and will transfer it to my wife as new main driver at her address (2 houses). Insurance is in place but...
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  What's a good car to replace our BMW i3? 25 May 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I love driving our BMW i3 Rand Extender but now we have a place in Spain, we need another car for journeys south. It should be comfortable with fuel range...
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  Are Italian tickets enforceable in the UK? 14 Aug 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I received six tickets from Italian police in 2017. I responded to the original tickets at the time with an explanation, giving the driver details. I heard...