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• Rust 13 Aug 2001 (Forum)
  On another subject I recently returned to the UK to see my family and had to drive the full lengh of the M1 and M62 in both directions.As far as increasing the speed limit I found most Uk drivers are not capable of driving never mind driving fast.Also the truck drivers tailgating at 70mph should be locked up.I never saw one police car on the whole of the M1 trip and only two cameras both in Yorkshire.Laned disipline ,lack of indicating and tailgating well what can you say.I drove the previous month 6000km throughout Europe France Spain Italy Austria and back to Germany and never saw anything like the Uk .No wonder insurance is so high in the Uk compared to mainland Europe.I would say driving in Sau Paulo Brazil is saver than London,perhaps Mark will comment on that.
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  My car's radio can't seem to pick up any stations abroad - how can I remedy this? 14 Aug 2018 (Ask HJ)
  The DAB radio in my 2010 Ford Mondeo 2010 works perfectly in Britain, but seems to get zero signal when I drive abroad (France, Switzerland, Italy and...
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  Kyotoo ratings 20 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Further to the information that you gave to the Mazda owner last week, I would like to add the following in your defence. The owner did not state what...
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  Ex-pat witness 13 Jun 2009 (Ask HJ)
  There is a person in the UK who advertises on the Costa del Sol in one of the local English language newspapers, from a UK address (email and tel. no.)...
• Renault Grand Espace, Ssangyong Tourismo - Renault Grand Espace or Ssangyong Tourismo? 28 Mar 2025 (Forum)
  This car will need to tow a light boat, and will also do a lot of miles, with regular trips to the North East of England as well as around 2 trips a year to France/Spain. I have £5k to spend, and both fit nicely into this price range, I just wondered if anyone has any advice or opinions on each, or what else I should look at? A Chrysler Voyager looks nice too, but not as big.
• Car Suggestions 15 Feb 2024 (Forum)
     I had a Renegade as a hire car last year, was convinced I'd hate it and actually found it remarkably comfortable and serene to drive.  We were visiting friends who literally live up a mountain in Spain and the extra ground clearance really helped on their track.  I'm wondering if the extra softness in the suspension is what made it comfy.   I could go for a Renegade, although the boot's a little small, maybe a Vitara or even Duster, but no idea if they'll be OK on the motorway.
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  Renault Kadjar problems 16 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I see that you are testing the Renault Kadjar as a long term test car. Have you had the same problems as me or is your press car specially prepared? The...
• Chamfered speed "bumps" - worst design ever? 20 Sep 2015 (Forum)
  These pesky inventions are appearing all over towns in Spain, often as a cheaper measure than fill-width humps. No doubt they enable buses and large emergency vehicles with wider axles to drive across them without impeding progress but for ordinary motorists they are a pain.
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  Volvo XC70 - which wheel size is best? 24 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have finally decided to buy a new Volvo XC70, what tyre size do you recommend for the best ride? Also, can you tell me if there are any known faults...
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  How long can you drive a foreign car be driven in the UK for? 5 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  What are the rules for using foreign cars in the UK? A car owned by a European family now living near me shows a foreign number plate and has done so for...
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  What's the best used estate for £6500? 20 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a budget of £6500 to spend, but can’t decide between a Renault Laguna 2009 Estate 2.0 dci Expression (42,000 miles) or a high mileage Ford Mondeo...
• Hyundai Santa Fe - Chances in small claims court 12 May 2012 (Forum)
  We have never really driven the car on any long journey (90miles at the most) but we decided to go to Spain this year by driving through France and the car broke down at a French Toll Booth. The fault has been diagnosed as the gearbox and this will need to be replaced. We have had the car serviced every year by a local garage as the Dealership is 45 miles away, this has been done with the scedule in the owners manual as well as evreything else getting a visual inspection (Fluid levels ect).
• Expected Battery Life 25 Jun 2004 (Forum)
  Not in stock of course so 6 more days sin coche! Total cost 250 Euros - double OUCH. I am now looking for the sympathy vote! Roger in Spain
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  Can you recommend a small and comfortable 4x4? 16 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I live in Spain and have a Suzuki Jimny, which is good off road, but basic and uncomfortable. I want to sell the Jimny, along with my Ford Fiesta, and...
• 1.2 VW Polo - Hire Car Misfuelling Incident 27 May 2013 (Forum)
  This is my first post, so I am hoping somebody can give me some helpful advice on a situation I have got myself into. I hired a car in Spain last week and when returning it to the airport, the tank had to be full. As I drove around the outskirts of the airport, pretty much every garage I could find was closed (it was in the middle of the Spanish Siesta period).
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  Traffic-haters 23 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have been searching to try and find info on 'Speed sensor operated traffic lights' without success. I seem to recall that I read either an article or...
• Cheap solar family EV to go on sale next year! 2 Aug 2022 (Forum)
  Same with this car, it may seem the UK isn't especially sunny, and of course compared to somewhere like Spain, it isn't. But the car is out all the time, so all those sunny spells, however short, are going to accumulate to put power in. Combined with the cheap purchase price, which effectively means the solar aspect is free, this is truly a no brainer for someone who is not interested in image or impressing their neighbours.
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  Importing a car to the UK - can I still drive while the application is being processed? 12 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I have applied to re-import my car to the UK. The application has been received by HMRC but the auto-reply states that they have 35 days to reply. Can...
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  Mercedes CLS engine noise 23 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
  There is an intermittent change of engine note on my 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS 350 CDI. Normally the engine is silent when slowly progressing through the...
• Daihatsu Hijet 1.3 16v 2001 - Headlight Pattern Help 1 Aug 2014 (Forum)
    According to the law their assembly is permitted (if your car does not   have legal, you can add, like you do with the fog lamps),   Brands approvals in Europe: E1 - Germany E2 - France E3 - Italy E4 - Netherlands E5 - Sweden E6 - Belgium E7 - Hungary E8 - Czech Republic E9 - Spain E10 - Yugoslavia E11 - United Kingdom E12 - Austria E13 - Luxembourg  E14 - Switzerland  E16 - Norway E17 - Finland E18 - Denmark E19 - Romania E20 - Poland  E21 - Portugal E22 - Russian Federation E23 - Greece E24 - Ireland   E25 - Croatia E26 - Slovenia  E27 - Slovakia E28 - Belarus E29 - Estonia E31 - Bosnia and Herzegovina E32 - Latvia  E34 - Bulgaria E37 - Turkey E40 - The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia E42 - European Community E43 - Japan So if the headlights have one of these approvals are perfectly normal for the movement.