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• Regulations for Driving on the Continent 19 Apr 2004 (Forum)
  The didn't mention the usual stuff about red triangles, spare bulbs and first aid kits but the following might be of interest. 1. In Spain, if you need spectacles for driving, you must carry a spare pair with you. 2. In France it is illegal to contact the emergency services by mobile phone - only the roadside emergency phones will do. I don't think this would stop mt ringing 112 or whatever for an ambulance or from a crash scene.
• Cheapest 10day European breakdown cover? 26 Jan 2004 (Forum)
  Although there have been other threads on this subject, the front runners change their prices for this sort of cover fairly regularly so thought I would air the question again. I need to obtain cover (more for peace of mind) for 10 days motoring in France in February (the annual ski dash to the Alps). My usual breakdon cover is with Britannia, but the European cover through them is a right hotchpotch, being underwritten by an insurance company and not really filling me with confidence.
• Posh Renaults 9 Nov 2003 (Forum)
  When in France a month or two back, I saw lots of the new look (well they're new to me anyway) Renaults. Meganes of course and the occasional Scenic or Espace. ... and those with strange names ... is it Avantime and Vel Sartis?
• Exhaust Life (Diesels) 15 Aug 2003 (Forum)
  Corroded through the inlet pipe of the (rear) silencer box behind the tapered seal onto the intermediate pipe. Repaired by excellent local garage while on holiday in France. BX systems usually seem go at the joins as well. As a supplementary is there any potential harm, apart from being nicked for excess noise, in running the car without a silencer, not thinking of long distances but probably had to do 25 kilometres to finish journey and get to garage for repair.
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  Someone has made a false insurance claim against me - should my insurer be doing more to defend me? 4 Sep 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I've been in France on holiday since 10 July 2017. On 15 August, I received an email from Admiral insurance saying they have been advised of a possible...
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  Are my new Mastersteel tyres noisier than the Dunlops removed in France after a puncture? 10 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
  While in France recently I clipped a loose kerbstone whilst going through roadworks in my Skoda Octavia 1.4TSi, and got a puncture on my front offside...
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  Where can I get a tow hitch for my 1997 Volvo 940 estate in France? 25 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I live in France and I'm in the process of gathering quotes to have a tow hitch fitted to my 1997 Volvo 940 estate, which is a late 2.3 T version. So far,...
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  How can I expedite an insurance claim pertaining to an accident I had in France? 18 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  We were on holiday in France in July last year when we were bumped in the rear by a French driver. We were stationary at the time, waiting for a car which...
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  Turbo failure whilst towing a caravan - who should pay for the repairs? 6 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased a used 2006 Kia Sorento 2006 a few months ago. The car cost £10,995 from a Kia dealer and had 70,000 miles on the clock. We took out a HP agreement...
• European Breakdown Cover - A cautionary tale 28 Mar 2013 (Forum)
  I would point out that on that basis any breakdown cover where you went over to France to buy wine cheaper or buy anything would, according to this bizarre logic, render the recovery cover invalid. Meanwhile I have a car sitting 500 miles down in France and on paper i have a client who has responsibility for getting the truck back.
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  What are the regulations for winter driving in Germany? 30 Oct 2024 (Ask HJ)
  We are thinking of driving to Warsaw in Poland to visit family at Christmas.We are fed up with hassle of Christmas flying and going by train. We would...
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  I'm driving in France in June but my insurance company will not issue a Green Card until the date Brexit is announced? 13 May 2019 (Ask HJ)
  My WW2 Jeep is taking me to Normandy with a group from the Military Vehicle Trust from the 1st to the 10th June for the 75 anniversary of D day. The MVT...
• What has the EU ever done for us? 13 Jul 2017 (Forum)
  Recent propaganda from various EU figures shows their true nature and hostility to Britain. I think much of this is historic: France has never got over losing the Napoleonic War, resents the fact we rescued them from Nazi occupation (at considerable cost to us), De Gaulle showed no gratitude for all our help, France continued to supply Argentina with Exocet misslies and aircraft spares during the Falklands war, (their idea of  solidarity with a fellow EU member).
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  What's the best car for towing a horse trailer? 21 Mar 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking for a 4x4 with good suspension (for off road/bumpy unmade roads), to tow a horse trailer - approx 2300kg weight gross (including two horses)....
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  Driving in Europe - should I take an old car? 18 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
  Two years ago I bought a new Mercedes-Benz S350L, which I cherish. Problem is when I leave it in public car parks etc. I worry about dings and scratches...
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  'Running in' a new Santa Fe 1 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am picking up a new Hyundai Santa Fe next week from Nice, France. I had planned to drive back up the Autoroute, via Paris, to the tunnel and back home...
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  Should I consider a diesel or a petrol Focus for a 300-400 mile weekly mileage? 11 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I need to change my car, and would like to remain loyal to the Ford Focus. I currently drive between 300 and 400 miles every week, the majority of this...
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  Is an LPG conversion worth it? 14 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  What are the general pros and cons of factory fitted LPG systems. For instance, do you get good mpg; does the engine wear faster, is the service schedule...
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  Returning a garaged car to the road after a long time - is it worth the effort? 8 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a BMW E30 325i - the car was in mint condition when placed in a garage in France 8 years ago. Occasionally started since. Never given a long run....
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  Extra wheels with winter tyres 5 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We live in South-West France, and the winters can get pretty cold (earlier this year it was -20, although that is exceptional). I would like to get some...