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• Renault Scenic Noise from Drivetrain 1 Apr 2004 (Forum)
  I have heard Scenics have weak boxes - am I the worlds unluckiest (and now skint) car buyer ?. Any advice would be greatly appreciated (especially as we are booked on a ferry to France in 10 weeks) Thanks
• Help! Service interval and petrol choice 26 Apr 2003 (Forum)
  The manual says 20K mile service is all that's required, but I only do 6K miles per year, most of it round town (plus an annual drive to the south of France). So my questions are; 1) Should I have anything done now (or at least before my summer trip), and if so what is time rather than mileage dependent? 2) The manual says to use either 95 or 98 RON petrol, so does it matter which (I had a diesel before, so the choice is a bit of a mystery to me)?
• Ford Focus wheel bearing problem 2 Apr 2002 (Forum)
  My car is a '99 Focus Estate Ghia 2.0L with 25k on the clock on a V-plate. Following a recent trip across France, I became aware of a noise from one of the rear wheels. Suspecting a wheel bearing fault I thought I would let it develop until I could be sure which side it was coming from. It soon became obvious where the problem was when a metallic grinding noise came the rear offside hub.
• Puncture repair techniques 7 Jan 2002 (Forum)
  Previously posted, but it seemed to get lost amongst a log thread...any views please In France punctures are routinely repaired using the 'old' english method of just inserting a single loop of rubber from the outside of the tyre. ( This is at major tyre quick fit establishments as well as small garages).
• A303 - European Superhighway? 30 Oct 2001 (Forum)
  If a road carrying this amount of traffic and also part of the Euro Network were in Spain/Portugal/France/Italy then I'm sure they would already have a 3-lane superhighway in state of the art tarmac - funded by the EU of course. In Blighty we have to struggle along a single carriageway more suited to a B-road across Exmoor.
• Range Rover 10 Jun 2001 (Forum)
  My parents have just been to France with ssome friends in a brand new Range Rover. While they were there the rear suspension collapsed, leaving them stranded. My folks came home by Eurostar but the people whose car it is decided to wait until it was fixed and drive it home (not sure what the outcome was).
• Peugeot Citroen in trouble 1 Jul 2013 (Forum)
   Peugeot, which employs 77,000 workers in France, has already mothballed its production plan in Aulnay and is scaling down production elsewhere. Autocar noted last year that in bailing out PSA, the French government might have harmed long-term deal prospects.
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  Is a front numberplate UK sticker a legal requirement in the EU? 8 May 2024 (Ask HJ)
  We are taking our Hyundai Tuscon to France for a holiday soon. It does not have the UK identifier on the number plates and although there is room for a...
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  Is a petrol nine-seater van a better choice than a diesel? 15 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
  We are a family of six, moving to France next year and we need to be able to transport bikes. With the concerns regarding diesel, we would like a petrol...
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  Porsche Macan petrol or diesel? 17 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I will be retiring in about 12 months time when I will lose my company car and I am thinking about ordering a Macan S. I doubt I will do more than 10k...
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  Honda Jazz 1.4 EX CVT -excessive petrol consumption 5 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Disappointed with petrol consumption. Admittedly we use car for short journeys, 5-7 miles. Onboard computer gives petrol consumption 38.5 mpg but based...
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  Why are dogs only allowed on cross-channel ferries if they're in vehicles? 19 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  We recently took a holiday in France with our cocker spaniel. We experienced a problem with the car, which had to be left there for repatriation later,...
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  Which MPV has a comfortable driver's seat, large boot and accessories? 15 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Three of my last four vehicles have been Renault Espaces. As Renault no longer offers an Espace in the UK, and not being enamoured with the Grand Scenic,...
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  How should I drive my diesel Honda to protect the DPF, EGR valves and other diesel-related components? 16 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am taking possession of a new Honda CR-V 2.2 iDTEC EX auto at the end of the month. With previous diesel vehicles I have driven them from new following...
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  What used estate/mpv; diesel or petrol would you recommend? 14 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We are looking for a large estate/mpv for daily commute of 26 miles round trip the majority of which is on motorway/dual carriageway. Fuel economy, yet...
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  What car for my retirement? 21 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Had a company car for last 35 years and about to retire, always been a petrol head but 3 years ago switched to a Mazda 6 2.2 diesel and now love it. Looking...
• Citroen C5 2.0 litre diesel HDi - Engine hunting 29 Sep 2012 (Forum)
  Apologies for a long entry but I wanted to give as much info as possible. I've had the C5 for 2 years. It's been a good car. In France this year, during a particularly hot spell, the engine suddenly started hunting. One second at walking pace then suddenly a great burst of acceleration then slow again. The engine management light came on on the dash.
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  Should I get a second car? 19 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2006 E-Class 280 diesel estate with 120k miles which has proved an extremely reliable and comfortable car for our family use and annual long drive...
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  When will my 2008 Volkswagen Golf GTI start costing money? 21 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am in my eightieth year, a lifelong petrol-head and still enjoy driving my 2008 Volkswagen Golf GTI with about 50,000km on the odometer. I am concerned...
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  How are speed-activated traffic lights installed when used in Spain? 18 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Would speed activated traffic lights at the approach to a village centre need to be installed on both sides of the road? (I believe they are used in Spain...