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  How should I prepare my car for driving across Belgium, Holland, France and Germany? 4 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Later next month I will be driving to Germany. The trip will also include visits to Belgium, Holland and France. To comply with the European driving requirements...
• Thoughts on driving in France 25 Aug 2003 (Forum)
  m no francophile. Why is it that we cannot replicate this over here? I?ve just driven down to the SW corner of France & back and spent much time asking myself this question?The contrast with the road from Dover up to London and beyond was only too obvious. Ghastly concrete sections, poor road surface, etc. Its not all roses for the French though.
• Nissan xtrail - Beam Deflectors? 15 Jun 2010 (Forum)
  We are off to France next month with the x trail do i need beam deflectors on the clear type lights? If so where do you stick them. Thanks herald
• James May and his Jagwah 23 Nov 2006 (Forum)
  The incomparable James May, a Jag and someone else touring France to test the wine and cheese, 8.00pm today BBC2. It's a bit of a surprise to find something that might be of interest on the box these days.
• BMW Service 17 Jun 2002 (Forum)
  Decisions....decisions... My beemer is showing one blob to service. I am going to France in August and will be driving about 1500 miles. Do I get the service down now or after I get back?
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  I want to change my SUV for a pick-up. Is that a good decision? 1 Sep 2020 (Ask HJ)
  My Qashqai is fine but I now need less internal passenger/boot space and more load/utility space as I move to/refurb a house in France. I don't want a...
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  Can you recommend an MPV for my friend who travels regularly to southern France? 28 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I'd appreciate your advice about options a friend has when changing his car. He currently drives a 13-year-old Renault Grand Espace diesel with 150,000...
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  Metal fatigue 29 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have a comprehensive 'platinum' warranty on my MG-ZT-T that I use to tow our caravan. Prior to leaving for a 5-week trip to France I had a pre-trip check...
• EV Charging on the go. 22 May 2017 (Forum)
  I saw this on a technology site covering their testing in France, might be of interest to someone with an interest in EV's.  https://www.qualcomm.com/news/onq/2017/05/18/wireless-dynamic-ev-charging-evolution-qualcomm-halo
• Mercedes 220 CDI - European breakdown 8 Aug 2011 (Forum)
  Do we need to buy European breakdown insurance for our trip to France? Some cover is available from Mercedes. My husband thinks this is enough but I'm not so sure.  
• Yellow Headlights 22 Sep 2010 (Forum)
  Can someone please tell me why some cars ,seemingly older ones, in France have yellow headlights and others don't and they have black number plates on some cars and not on others, is this also to do with age?
• Facom Tools 6 Jun 2007 (Forum)
  Does anybody have good or bad experience of this brand? Widely available in France, apparently marketed as a premium brand. UK prices seem relatively high, but is it real quality or exploitation of a previous (good?) brand name. -- pmh (was peter)
• Driving in Switzerland 14 Aug 2006 (Forum)
  I've heard that I need some sort of tax disc/sticker before I can drive in Switzerland, I'm driving to France and then going across the boarder. Any ideas about this (how much and where can they be bought)?
• A Class Recall 9 Aug 2006 (Forum)
  Anyone shed any light on the compulsory A CLass Recall affecting 05 plate models? My car is in France for the next few months, although it will be back for servicing, and MB won't shed any light until it is inspected. Thanks.
• Car hire and driving in Europe 24 Oct 2016 (Forum)
  Does anyone know a cheaper way of doing this? We want a driving holiday but as an example what about flying to say, France, and then hiring the car there? All advice and ideas appreciated! Tim
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  Megane Tourer vs Laguna Tourer - Which is best? 28 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I can't decide between the Renault Megane Tourer or the Renault Laguna Tourer. Both are 2009 models. Is one a better buy than the other? Is there anything...
• N/A - Huge barn-find auction of classics in NW France. 9 Mar 2016 (Forum)
  A mixed collection of french and english classics found in a barn in a small town near me:- http://www.ouest-france.fr/bretagne/vannes-56000/vannes-les-70-voitures-aux-encheres-sortent-dune-grange-de-cleguerec-4081282...
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  Tyre sizes for Mazda 5 - what should I be looking for? 11 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My friend in France has a 2014 Mazda 5 with 205 x 50 x 17 tyres fitted as OE. Given the harsh ride these give, he asks if its possible to fit different...
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  Chipping an Octavia 24 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I want a cheap and nasty way to chip my Skoada Octavia, as I am lacking in power to tow my caravan over the hills in France and Europe. Not bothered...
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  Motorists travelling to Europe warned about emission stickers 17 Aug 2023 (News)