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• Flat Geodesy in Francaise 21 Jan 2002 (Forum)
  Message from Steve Warren of the UK Speedtaps site. Chap from UK driving in France was made to run his wheel over a £400 Geodesy because the French bobbies do not like speed camera warning devices. £400 ! Ouch
• Driving licence @ 70 9 May 2022 (Forum)
  I can continue to drive in the UK whilst the form is being processed if it is not back in time. However, five days after my 70th we are due to drive down to the south of France for a major family event. If my licence is not back in time due to delays in processing paper applications then I cannot drive in France, a fate not to be contemplated would then be visited upon me by you know who.
• Driving in France - Crit Air 23 Apr 2019 (Forum)
   Regards,         In addition I've just got back from France and have noticed that there seem to be more speed cameras compared to last year (not that I intentionally speed) and beware the new 80-kph national speed limit as if you are not aware most signs have not changed - just the usual leaving a town sign.
• Afla Spider 2007 - Germany Italy France- how to improve Roadtrip? 7 Oct 2012 (Forum)
  We're looking to head to Italy after having driven a couple times around the Nerburg Ring. After Italy head to France, stop in Bergerac for a day or so. Presently we figured on sleeping in Mainze, then heading down to Verona all in one day - is this really feasible? We want to stop at  Neuschwanstein (arrive by E532?).
• Parking ticket in France 5 Nov 2008 (Forum)
  We are just back from a tour of France in our motorcaravan and during this visit; we got a parking ticket from the local Police Municipal, in Sts Maries de la Mere. The circumstances were that we had parked in an area of a quiet road, which was prohibited to motorcaravans (this was not obvious at the time) and when we arrived back at the ?
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  Will sports suspension harm the ride on a Leon? 14 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking of buying a new SEAT Leon. The model/trim I would like only has sports suspension. Would this give a hard ride on long journeys eg UK/France/Spain.
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  Buying a SEAT Leon diesel 9 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I hire these in Spain and France and am impressed. I see that a new model is on its way. I am thinking of buying either a newish old model or waiting...
• Volkswagen Caddy TDI - TDi 105 Caddy . Loses power and smokes 20 Dec 2012 (Forum)
  I have a diagnostic tool and nothing is showing at all , no DTCs ... And trying to find a mechanic in France is less likely than finding the remains of a unicorn in your cereal box !! Any ideas ?
• VW Transporter T5 2005 1.9TDI 96k miles - loose engine block? 28 Jul 2012 (Forum)
  Hi. I've just driven to the South of France. Since getting off the motorway i noticed a vibration when cornering to the left and accelerating. It seemed to be worst in 4th gear though can now feel it in 5th too and slightly in 4th on the straight.
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  Which MPV should I hire to carry three passengers and cargo to France? 21 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  In a few months time I'm going to be helping friends relocate to Nice (it's a guaranteed holiday, at least) and am looking to hire something like a Ford...
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  Full size spares 22 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  In May I shredded a tyre while in France. I was glad to be driving a Mondeo with a full-size spare. I was able to replace the tyre with an identical Michelin...
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  Winter Tyres 19 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am a low milage driver and need winter tyres. Can I use winter tyres all year (not more than 5000 miles per year)?
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  Where can I get short-term insurance for driving in Europe? 13 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My UK car insurer will insure me, while in Europe, for 90 days as standard plus another 90 for an extra premium. I wish to be in Europe (Spain, France...
• Taking the car to France, advice please 25 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  In August, I'll be visiting friends near Limoges for a week. OUTWARD: It will just be my 11 yr old son's treat (and mine!) without the girls, so I thought...
• A class servicing 6 Sep 2001 (Forum)
  To keep my mobilo life warranty my a class needs the MB stamp at service time but no one said it had to be a MB uk stamp. So i have it serviced in france get the stamp and all for half price. The local dealer does not want even to discuss discount on servicing even though under the fairly bulletproof mobilo life warranty he would be likely to have to do the work if anything goes wrong though to date the car has been bullet proof with 82 mpg obtained recently in france!!
• Panther Lima - engine set up 6 Jan 2011 (Forum)
  can anyone help with regards engine timming generail set up? also i need a exhaust system? any ideas cars in France so do not want to drag it back to Uk if i can avoid it
• driving to europe without full V5 22 Nov 2005 (Forum)
  Let's suppose I have recently bought a car, waiting for the new V5 to arrive in the post, but in the meantime, I want to drive to France for the weekend. Do I need a full V5 document when driving to Europe?
• European Petrol Prices 17 Apr 2001 (Forum)
  I will shortly be embarking on a holiday that will involve driving through France, Italy, Switzerland, Germany, Luxembourg and Belgium. Is there a web site where I can compare current petrol prices in all of these countries to help plan the best times to fill up?
• Ford Mondeo - Diesel additives 3 Jun 2017 (Forum)
  I drive a 2012 Mondeo TDCi 163 Titanium X.  The handbook recommends performance grade diesel, however as I live in rural France I only have regular access to supermarket fuel. Is it Ok to use additives with this fuel to compensate.
• French Motorcyclists "foot" 12 Nov 2005 (Forum)
  I have just returned from a holiday touring France in my motorcaravan and have noticed some rather strange behaviour on the part of many motorcyclists. After overtaking, they extend their right leg and shake it slightly. Does anyone know the significance of this gesture?