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• Fuel in Spain 18 Mar 2004 (Forum)
  Knowing that the quality of diesel varies in this country, and Shell is usually recommended, I was wondering is there a Spanish equivalent?
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  Do I need to adjust my headlights before taking my car to Spain? 11 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am taking my right-hand drive car from England to Spain by ferry for a short holiday break. Do I have to make any amendments to my headlights? Do I need...
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  Costa fortuna 21 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I spend a lot of time in the South of Spain each year and, instead of car hire, have been considering purchasing a good used car instead. The problem is...
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  Need a car to use in Spain - should I buy here or abroad? 23 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I need to buy an automatic car, as a runabout, to keep in Spain (probably for £4K - £5K). I'm aware that cars in Spain are more expensive, so would it...
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  Buying a car for use in Spain 22 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  We have an apartment in Mallorca, Spain and currently rent cars. This works well, as we have found a decent private operator, but are looking for a slightly...
• sanef tolling- spain/portugal 11 Jan 2018 (Forum)
  I have used the sanef prepaid tag in France and it worked very well, saving time and effort. They now offer a tag for Spain and Portugal. I know HJ has used one, but has anyone else recently? Any comments about the experience would  be welcome, before I visit the website or order one. We catch the ferry to Bilbao quite soon.
• sanef tolling- spain/portugal 5 Jan 2018 (Forum)
  I have used the electronic tag in France with great effect. They now offer one for Spain and Portugal. I know HJ has used one recently and would appreciate comments from anyone with experience of the new tag. I am not expecting any difficulty but a few comments from personal experience would be welcome.
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  Which diesel MPV do you recommend for use in Spain? 8 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  We have a second home in Spain and are considering buying a Spanish car. Secondhand prices are remarkably high. We like the van-based vehicles such as...
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  Do I need an International Driver's Permit if travelling to Spain and Portugal? 8 Jan 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I am driving to Spain and Portugal soon - do I need IDPs?
• The fine in Spain falls mainly on..... 15 Jul 2004 (Forum)
  ...the gullible. So you have just returned from holiday in Spain. In the mail awaiting your return is an official letter from Medio de Corte Credito Recoudale Estorbar Exiyir and signed by Juan Carlos Jemenez, or one from Deuda Recaudar Alguacil Y Exigir Servicios (Drayes) signed by Miguel Walbery.
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  Are the requirements to notify of speeding offences the same in Spain as in the UK? 15 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Do you know if the the requirements to notify of a speeding offence are the same in Spain as in the UK, namely 14 days? Also, is there anywhere in Spain...
• 2lt. petrol qashqai acenta auto. - Delivery of Qashqai to Spain 30 Mar 2012 (Forum)
   The garage has been very slow in giving me any timescale for delivery. Is there any difficulty or delay in these cars coming to Spain. They say that automatics are slow on the production line. Can anyone offer info. on this matter.  I'm really concerned because I've already given them my car as part exchange.(silly me)
• Coach to Spain 22 Dec 2002 (Forum)
  (and other assorted seasonal greetings) SWMBO and ma are off (tonight) on a coach (motoring link?)to Spain for the Festive Season, beats falling out with the in-laws! We're not back till the New Year, so good health and drive safe. PS My first time through the Chunnel(!) :-( I was hoping for the ferry again as it gives you a chance to stretch your legs and grab a bite to eat.
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  Oil Change for a rarely used car kept in Spain? 29 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a small apartment in southern Spain. Fed up with hire car practices, I have bought a 2007 Peugeot 107 which I leave over there. I only visit 3 or...
• VW Polo (2014 1.4 Blue Motion) - Driving to Spain 5 Aug 2015 (Forum)
  Hi. My girlfriend and I have decided to drive to Spain. We're hoping to catch the ferry from Dover to Dunkirk and then drive to Murcia in Spain. We want to avoid Paris itself (but may be prepared to take the perifierique). Neither of us have driven this distance before.
• Spain 22 May 2001 (Forum)
  Spain obviously hasn't caught on to the use of the motorist as a revenue "Cash Cow" - the fuel is much cheaper too - Diesel approx 45p / litre. I want to go and live there !! Why do we continue to put up with the shoddy tratment by this Cynical and dishonest regime ?
• Ford Transit connect / Tourneo Connect question 7 Jun 2020 (Forum)
  Are the RHD UK transit connect / Tourneo Connect made in Turkey or Spain? Likewise are LHD mainland Europe models made in Turkey or Spain?
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  I will be returning to UK after four months in Spain but my MoT has expired - can I drive my car home? 8 Sep 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I will be returning to UK after four months in Spain. My MoT has expired while away. Can I drive my car home from Dover without an MoT?
• European breakdown cover 12 May 2014 (Forum)
  I am off to Spain for a few weeks in the near future and am looking for some cheap breakdown cover whilst drving through France/Spain, does anybody have any recommendations? 
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  Driving aboard - do I need to carry a spare bulb kit? 20 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
  There seems to be confusing feedback about the need to carry a spare bulb kit when driving in Spain. I have a 2014 Honda CR-V and there appears to be no...