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France/Italy or Scotland - Early March or May? 26 Jan 2009 (Forum)
Unsure of the latter - but need to start planning the March trip shortly Any advice on missing school holidays in March and May in France and on the best chance of finding hotel vacancies (on the day) abroad? Previously we have only headed south from Calais in late May or September. It`s around 500 miles to get up to north of Applecross from here - only a little less than Reims.. another day from there would be passing through the Alps.. -
Cars used by rental firms - UK, France, Germany 29 Oct 2008 (Forum)
Observations: 1) When I hire a car in France, using Europcar, and choosing the cheapest category, I always seem to get a Renault Clio. (When I use Budget, it is a lot more unpredictable.) 2) I recently hired a car at a UK airport - Europcar, cheapest category - and got a Peugeot 308 (an upgrade!). -
Speed camera on A75 - France 10 Jun 2007 (Forum)
Oncoming drivers had had a good view and gave adequate warning so everything had slowed down. Good journey back, 780 miles, and was I glad the bulk of the miles were in France! Back in the UK, he A2 was closed just outside Dover, and the subsequent delay meant that by the time I reached the M25 (23.00) you could not turn North without a tortuous diversion. The Blackwall tunnel was clear, but ended in a long jam somewhere in East London where an underpass was closed. -- pmh (was peter) -
I had an accident in France but am getting nowhere with my claim - what can I do? 22 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
I had a car accident in France in August. A lady drove into the back of my car. I was only third party covered on my insurance so am using a no win no... -
Car hire in Spain - pricey? 22 Feb 2017 (Forum)
Is the recession being blamed? Anyone else also noticed price hikes? The best deal I can find is to fly into France instead of Spain and get a prepaid week for 155 quid. Spain always used to be cheaper than France??! -
Toyota Auris and Auris HSD - selecting a Service dealer non-franchised VS Franc 6 Nov 2013 (Forum)
Having serviced our Auris v v t mm1.6, with the extremely rare low mileage of 23,500 in 5yrs, we have great difficulty in choosing between the garages... -
Foreign breakdown cover 3 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
We are taking my wife's 6 year old VW Beetle cabriolet touring through France this summer. From your experience, which company gives the best breakdown... -
Volkswagen Golf IV (1998 - 2004) - Driving in Europe headlamp dip adjustment 3 Jul 2009 (Forum)
later this year I am driving to France. Please can anyone tell me anythging about either a ) adjusting the headlamp for european driving b) how to block the left facing dip beam so as not to dazzle in France. I have noticed that the headlamp lense is complety smooth with no segments or areas which could be used as a reference point for b) above. -
Speeding on Autoroutes in France - urban myth? 14 Jan 2002 (Forum)
I've heard lots of times that it's possible to get nicked if you go too fast between the pay booths on French Autoroutes. The theory is that by working... -
What are the rules surrounding vehicle emissions stickers when driving in France? 27 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
I'm told that certain French cities now require cars to display a sticker stating their official emission values. Apparently lots of Brits are being fined... -
Are headlamp deflectors still required for motoring in Europe? 17 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
Please could you advise me whether headlamp 'deflectors' are still required for European motoring, specifically in France? I own a recently-acquired 2014... -
Long Warranty 14 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
I was surprised when I read your reply to letters stating Honda guaranteed their new 1.6 diesel engine for 1000000 kms or 10yrs in France and Spain. They... -
I bought a 2WD Volkswagen Tiguan and fitted it with winter tyres for driving in snow. 5 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
Reading the comments by TP questioning your experience with winter tyres prompted me to send you my thoughts. Having owned a 4x4 Volkswagen Tiguan and... -
Did you know that traffic lights in France are linked to radar to stop you speeding? 2 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
I recently saw something I have never seen before: an honest approach to dealing with speeding that is motivated by road safety rather than revenue collection.... -
Can you recommend a French equivalent to the Ford Mondeo Estate? 22 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have sold my house in Spain and I am moving to France. Can you please tell me if there is a French estate car that can compare favourably with the new... -
When should I have my Volvo C30 serviced? 15 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have been in France for the past six months and return to the UK in November. My Volvo C30, diesel, will have travelled 12,500 miles since its last service... -
Chevrolet Matiz (2005 - ) - 6 days in a Matiz - thank you Hertz! 17 Nov 2009 (Forum)
Have any other backroomers been let down by car rental companies like this?! In the UK the previous week I'd booked a Mondeo and got a Mondeo. When I came back from France I'd booked a Fiesta and got a Fiesta. Thanks Hertz France. -
FIAT Multipla 1.6 petrol yr 2000 - Fan not working 21 Jun 2012 (Forum)
Any advice would be gratefully received as I don't want to take the car to the garage in France, as I'd end up with a bill greater than the car's worth! -
Creating a seen 29 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
Does hi-vis clothing have to be a jacket with sleeves or is a waistcoat OK in France? -
Dordogne/Lot suggestions for hols 27 Nov 2005 (Forum)
Thinking of flying to Bordeaux or Tolouse and then hiring a car and travelling around the Dordogne or Lot valley areas of SW France (or both). It will be a four-week holiday starting 2nd week of July, mainly staying in hotels, or possibly a 'gite' if we get a recommendation on one. I have not been to this area of France before so would appreciate any suggestions of attractive towns to use as a base and any good routes to drive, avoiding major roads etc.
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