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I have had a Kia Sportage KX3 just under two months and really enjoy the vehicle - fuel consumption is between 36/40mpg with 2000 miles on the clock. I have just noticed that in day light it is impossible...
We have a UK registered vehicle that we wish to take regularly to Spain, France & Portugal. Is there an insurance company that will cover more than 90 days away in any year? We have property in Spain...
Who apart from Saga offers 180 days or more per year continental cover?
Please could you inform your readers of an experience we had in May of this year when travelling in France with our 2-year-old Skoda Octavia 1.4TSI. About 100 miles after leaving Calais we experienced...
I was shocked to discover the number of uninsured drivers in the UK. In France every driver has to display their current insurance on their windscreen. Is this not possible here, or am I missing something?
Please warn motorists that Europe Assistance Cover does not cover coolant and fluid problems. I broke down in France and had full Europe Assistance Cover. Having limped car to a garage, a coolant leak...
According to French law satnavs showing speed cameras are illegal but my new Nissan Qashqai has built in satnav so what would be the result should we be stopped over there?
I think I remember you making references to driving in Thailand. I’m going there shortly, and I’d welcome your views on whether driving in Thailand is a sensible proposition for anyone (like me) who has...
Further to the recent correspondence about Emission Zone stickers required in Germany, the easiest way to obtain one of these is to apply on-line at https://www.berlin.de/labo/kfz/dienstleistungen/feinstaubplakette.shop.en.php...
I am advised by Vauxhall Customer Service that my Insignia (fitted with halogen lights) must have the headlamps adjusted and taped up by a workshop to enable me to travel on the continent. It will be necessary...