Driving in Europe: Can you give us some advice?

My wife and I are due to retire later this year and are planning a 6 month driving tour of Europe. We want to do the tour in style and have narrowed our choice of car to a Porsche 911, Jaguar XKR or Maserati...

Why is it so difficult to find insurance for driving across Africa?

I'm travelling through France and Spain to drive around Morocco for two weeks in early May with a 9-year-old Nissan X-Trail. Initially, I could not get any insurance cover for Morocco. You suggested trying...

Why aren't British drivers as courteous as Australian drivers?

Having recently visited Australia, driven from Melbourne to Sydney and driven around Perth and within rural areas, it was a welcome return to pleasurable driving. There was no aggressive driving and everyone...

Where can I obtain good insurance for a hire car driven abroad?

I am intending to travel to Menorca and to Sicily this year. On both occasions I shall be hiring a car at the airport from the likes of Avis and Hertz. I understand that the CDW cover that they offer as...

Will a BMW Z3 be suitable for touring in France?

My wife and I are retired and want to go touring in France this summer. What do you think of a BMW Z3 about 10 years old for the tour? It will only be used for the trip and will be sold upon return. Any...

How can I arrange insurance for a hire car in Canada?

In July I will be hiring a car in Vancouver to drive through the Rockies. My daughter who lives in Canada and has a Canadian driving licence will be paying with her credit card which covers her for insurance...

Can we buy a left-hand drive car in the UK and export it to Spain?

We are buying a small property near Torrevieja, Spain and think we would like to have a small car to use during visits - about three times a year. We have heard that secondhand cars in Spain are very...

Buying a European car in Africa

I am in Africa, would like to buy a used German car. 1.8L max What would you recommend? Previously owned a Toyota Runx, but would love a "better" car. Preferably a European model. I am told they are much...

Are winter tyres compulsory for hire cars in Europe?

I know you’re a fan of winter tyres, and you mention that they are very commonly used in mainland Europe. When I go on skiing holidays, I look for winter tyres on the car I’m hiring, but they are a very...

Altering headlights for driving abroad.

Will you tell me how to alter the Bi-Xenon headlamps for driving abroad please. I cannot use the normal light deflectors with these lights. My local Ford agent does not know and Ford do not reply to...