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• Liverpool to Rome - the options 29 Jan 2005 (Forum)
  I don't mind as Dad and I will share the driving but we could do with some advice on destinations to stop pver, general routes to take. The original plan was to boat it to Spain (Santander to be precise) and drive from there, to Italy. Dad does the same on his Motorbike but goes around Spain instead of Italy. My question is what about going from Calais. Easier? Any comments regarding anything to do with the trip are more than welcome as always.
• Peugeot 206 CC 8 Jun 2004 (Forum)
  t imagine spending my own money on one due to the quality issues. By the way, Hertz also do a 307 CC in Spain.
• Spanish Prangs 19 Dec 2003 (Forum)
  I've been to Spain three times this year, having never set foot in the country before. On my visits I've noticed that a huge proportion of cars have been in some sort of minor side collision, especially affecting the passenger side.
• Scam or real deal? 20 Oct 2015 (Forum)
  A guy in Spain is selling his evoque 2013 reg for an amazing £13,000 I've run an HPI check (clear) Ive run ar RAC report (clear) the car is ready to be shipped and is in the shipping depot where the company are acting as third party to the sale.
• Rover 420 - European Breakdown cxover 30 May 2011 (Forum)
  Hi all,      Does anyone know of any companies that cover old cars more than 15yrs old I want cover for more than two months.. I am planning to drive to Spain but am having problems getting breakdown cover
• Hertz Car Rental 20 Sep 2016 (Forum)
  Just booked a Hertz car for 7 days over the half term holiday in Feb from Gerona Airport Spain,£59.70 all in!!! i had to pinch myself,i thought it must be 1982 and i had dropped thru a time warp.Unbelievable.I think.Booked direct with Hertz on their website.Cheap as chips.
• Examples of great driving 13 Sep 2010 (Forum)
  After a short break in the UK and all the aggressive driving and speed cameras at every turn, it's great to be back in Spain and return to the 'normality' of driving here. Tonight for example, I was cheerfully overtaken... ...whilst travelling on a steep uphill gradient... ...on a blind bend... ...by a 4x4...
• All diesel - Particulate filters in hot climate 9 Aug 2010 (Forum)
  First post for me although have been an avid reader for many years. I live in Spain and the time is coming to change the old  Xsara Picasso 2.0HDi, probably for a C3 Picasso 110HDi. I like the way a diesel engine drives and diesel is cheaper here in Spain than in U.K. The question is does the warmer climate have any affect on the regeneration cycle of the almost inevitable DPF/FAP ?
• Ford Mondeo - Ford to end Mondeo production 3 Sep 2018 (Forum)
  "Suppliers have been told Ford also plans to stop producing the Mondeo at a plant in Valencia, Spain" It's in their announcement about ending Fusion production in Mexico as well http://www.autonews.com/article/20171213/OEM01/171219856/ford-fusion-production-us-china-mexico
• short journeys 9 Mar 2005 (Forum)
  Hi all, Is there any way I can minimise the damage done to the engine when taking short trips, two or three times a year I drive down to the south of France, Spain etc however the rest of the time I only make short trips and the engine rarely reaches the optimal operating temperture? Joe
• car supermarket = car paperwork? 30 Nov 2003 (Forum)
  Having, about a month ago, bought a Ford imported from Spain through one of the car supermarkets I was told the car manual and service record paperwork would follow in "some weeks". Anyone had experience of this arriving or not? My dealer can order me the book etc or should I wait?
• LHD Audi 30 Nov 2004 (Forum)
  A friend has a soft top Audi LHD which is fine when visiting his second home in Spain but he was saying how difficult overtaking was on country roads in the UK,I said I thought there used to be a mirror which could be fitted on the passengers side to give a forward view to the driver for overtaking,can anyone out there help with a supplier.
• 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. I am getting the ferry to Bilbao quite soon. Cheers Concrete
• Hire Cars 23 Jun 2005 (Forum)
  Might have to hire an Astra at short notice this weekend, doesnt have to be high spec model, just an Astra that goes. Only ever hired a car whilst on holiday Portugal and Spain so not sure of what costs you have to pay here, eg insurance, upgraded insurance etc. Thanks
• Cross countries 3 May 2003 (Forum)
  Does anyone know if there's anything similar operating between Britain and Europe - i.e. for people over-wintering in Spain etc, who want their vehicle with them but don't fancy the long drive. I'm interested in seeking employemnt with such a company.
• Driving holiday Costa Blanca in March 23 Mar 2011 (Forum)
  Briefly, I'm after any advice on where to head for and any special hotel recommendations outside the main resorts, starting from Alicante - do we head south or north? I know Spain in March isn't ideal, but as long as we don't get any snow I'll be happy, and it's only a week. BB
• Volkswagen Scirocco Mk III (2008 - ) - How many will tick these boxes? 8 Jul 2008 (Forum)
  Just been pricing up a Scirocco on the VW Spain configurator (couldn't find one on the UK site), and there is a "BlueMotion" section where you can offset CO2 emissions: 20,000km - ?210 50k - ?455 100k - ?870 150k - ?1305 Percentage likely to tick these boxes?
• mercedes230e 8 Oct 2006 (Forum)
  Hi everyone , I live in Spain and wanted to ask advice. I can buy a Mercedez 230E W124 year 91 with 115000 miles manual petrol for 1500 pounds or a Mercedes Benz 230 E 2300cc Automatic year 90 with more than 125000 miles on the clock for 1800 pounds.
• Nissan Qashqai - Engine revved itself to death 31 Aug 2016 (Forum)
  Hi All, So.... Took our 57 plate, 2.0 diesel Qashqai on it's second trip to southern Spain. All was going well until day 2. I was on the motorway doing 75mph on cruise control when the road started up a steep section of motorway. All of a sudden the car started to speed up on its own. I turned off the cruise control but it kept speeding up.
• Advice on a car for us! 30 Jun 2008 (Forum)
  (As an aside I filled up with Shell diesel in Gibraltar last week for £0.81 per litre, whereas in Spain it is now 1,29 Euros per litre). We are both retired on VERY modest fixed pensions and economy of purchase, road tax, insurance and VED are of prime importance - to the exclusion of pretty well any other criteria.