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Can you advise sites to research about driving in the USA as I am approaching 70 years old. I have driven all over the country for thirty years or so but saw somewhere that after 70 years old things get...
I hired a car in Portugal via a UK-based broker with prepayment voucher. Reported within 24 hours that car seemed to be low on oil. Local firm refused to collect car and replace. Told me to buy oil and...
I Have received a speeding fine from France for 93 Euros for doing 58km/hr in a 50km/hr zone. Can I argue about the amount, seems very high and it has taken six weeks to get the ticket.
I have an old paper British driving licence, do I need a new one with the photo ID card to drive a hire car in France?
I travel regularly to France and would ask which diesel powered medium estate cars have headlights which can be switched over for LHD use to avoid the need for stick on beam deflectors.
I own a 2007 Citroen C6 that has Xenon dual function directional headlights. My local main dealer assures me that because of this feature, when travelling in France, I do not need to fit headlight beam...
Would a reputable British breathalyser, such as the Alcosense Elite, obviate the need to purchase multiple French breathalysers in the light of recently introduced legislation in France?
I write to inform your readers of a potential major problem when organising Breakdown cover when taking your own vehicle across to Europe. Earlier this year, I planned a 5-week trip travelling around four...
We're a family of two adults, a 2.5 year old and a 6 month old. We currently own a Hyundai i30 estate diesel (the best car we've ever had, and a complete bargain) and (on the basis of a good experience...
Can't take my Nissan on holiday to France! My 2011 Qashqai has built in satnav and speed camera locations. Possession of such equipment is illegal in France. Nissan tells me they are currently unable to...
 

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