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• Fog Light lenses 2 Nov 2002 (Forum)
  Why do manufacturers fit nice shatterproof plastic headlights these days, and then fit foglights below the bumper with glass lenses? Both my 406 and Citroen C3 have now suffered from broken foglights. Next time I pop over to France for a tank of cheap diesel I will go to the dealers and get some cheap spares.
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  Where can I buy an autopass for French motorways? 11 Apr 2024 (Ask HJ)
  You recently answered a question about driving in France. I gather for driving on French motorways you can buy a pass in advance which at toll booths lets...
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  Looking for a new car to hold four people and luggage? 5 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to get a new car which needs to be automatic and able to hold four full size cases as we regularly travel to France on a 1600 mile round trip....
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  Extended warranty - worth the money? 16 Nov 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I live in France and own a Nissan Note (older model) diesel bought new in 2013. I am being offered an extended 2 year warrant for 410€. Would you consider...
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  Do I have to use beam deflectors on my Audi A4? 24 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have an Audi A4 Avant (2012) that I drive regularly to France and use the beam deflectors. But I was wondering, is it possible to adjust the lights on...
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  Why do French roads have no litter or potholes? 27 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently returned from a holiday in Brittany. I drove hundreds of miles on all types of roads and I didn't encounter a single pothole. Also, no...
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  Why doesn't Europe Assistance Cover cover coolant leaks? 10 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Please warn motorists that Europe Assistance Cover does not cover coolant and fluid problems. I broke down in France and had full Europe Assistance Cover....
• Speeding offences 10 Aug 2011 (Forum)
  I live in France and my car is registered here. I was stopped on a motorway on 29th May 2011 and asked for my details. I received two notices which I signed as being the driver even though I stated that the speeding offences were on the 18th March and I could not be sure I was the driver.
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  Recorded massage 9 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
  On my way to work, I was "carved up" on a roundabout in Exeter by a London style Taxi. I noted the number from the "How's my Driving?" sticker on the rear...
• Volkswagen Golf V (2004 - 2008) - Gazole - Yes or No? 17 May 2008 (Forum)
  Now I?m about to go on holiday to France again and was going to fill up with Gazole while I was out there, BUT when I filled up at my local station yesterday I noticed (for the first time!) that on the fuel filler-flap it states that I should NOT use Bio-diesel or Gazole.
• I Have A Question - Volume 185 30 May 2007 (Forum)
  Thinking of going over to France for 7 days sometime during the first 2 weeks in July (Scottish school holidays). I have been on various websites, chez-nous etc but can anyone recommend either a villa type place, or even a static caravan maybe within 2-3 hours max of the Channel Tunnel?
• Navman iCN 510 or a Tom Tom? 29 May 2005 (Forum)
  Except for the £200 he looks like having to pay for a map kit in order to get one for France. I think he should also look towards using scamera data (yes I know there is talk of banning. The colour range of the 500 has a wider spec. but whether this translates into it having a better display in practice is another question?
• classic car insurance abroad 6 Oct 2004 (Forum)
  Faced with that sort of thing, what I need is a British-based Lloyds underwriter or company that will provide classic insurance for a car based in France. Does anybody know of one?
• Citroen HDI Oil 30 May 2003 (Forum)
  Can anyone out there give me a sensible answer to a simple question? Citroen UK and France have both been less than helpful with their answers. I have a 2002 XSARA 110bhp HDI SX. My handbook says that I must use Total Quartz 9000 (or equivalent). It does also list Quartz 7000, but says that this must not be use in HDi engines which have a particle filter.
• electronic tags for euro motorways 5 Jan 2018 (Forum)
  Having used the liber-t tag in France and realising the time and effort it saves at the peage I am now tempted to get a tag for Spain and Portugal. Has anyone used this tag yet? If so any comments from personal experience would be welcomed.
• Qashquai - Mileage to Burn Off Particulates 22 Nov 2012 (Forum)
  Weekly runs of 20 miles out . 2 hour break, 20 miles back rest of week doing short runs up to 10 miles. Holiday run in France 1700 miles once a year.
• None. - French police sabotage speed cameras. 22 Nov 2012 (Forum)
  Drivers and now the police over here in France are fed-up with the blatant profiteering and revenue raising by the government with their radars. €700,000,000 last year.  http://www.wat.tv/video/exclusivite-automoto-radars-5ccjr_2flv9_.html I wonder if UK plod would consider coming over for a spot of entente cordiale and on the job training?
• Ford Ka/Golf Mk1V - E10 fuel 19 Aug 2012 (Forum)
  I live in France and E10 fuel is now being sold everywhere at a cheaper price that normal 95 octane.  Is there a website which explains which cars are compatible as the only one I can find is an Australian version saying that you cannot use E10 in a Ford Ka or Focus.
• French Signs 3 Feb 2008 (Forum)
  I was recently driving in France and entered a tunnel, some matrix signs, lit up with a red circle on a black background with a ₡ symbol. Can any of the knowledgeable folk here tell me what it is (though I suspect it?s an impending fine).
• How to get a Telepéage for French M-way 21 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  2 per month when it is used. Debited directly to your bank account, apparently. http://www.totalfrance.com/france/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2036&highlight=telepeage