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I am posted to Germany and as a non-temporary visitor, apparently I must change headlights to comply with British Forces Germany rules (not German law). This is to prevent dazzling other drivers when driving...
We rented a Nissan Juke from Avis in Austria for 2 weeks. During the period there was a heavy hailstorm. Avis have charged us the excess of 790 euros for damage to the roof and bonnet caused by the hail....
The strange thing is about satnavs warning of speed camera locations is that a French gendarme only has the right to investigate your GPS if you give permission, so I suggest a firm but polite Non. The...
We have just returned from Portugal and, as usual hired a car from Faro to drive via the A22 to Lagos. Thanks to previous remarks from readers we were aware of the new tolls and the latest update is that...
I think that the French ban on GPS relates to systems that detect radar emissions, and that has always been illegal. I think there is nothing new, and ordinary GPS warnings of static radar speed checks...
My car is in VGC but which mechanical/coolant/electricals should I have checked prior to crossing the Alps? The brakes are my number one task. Any advice will be most welcome.
We went on holiday in Italy in September 2010 and, on 24 December 2011, we received a speeding fine from the Polizia Municipal in Florence demanding a 150 Euro fine, plus 43 Euros admin charge, for a speeding...
Now that it is a legal requirement in France to carry, at all times, a couple of self testing breathalyser kits in your vehicle, is it possible to carry, instead, one of the 'alcosense' re-usable breathalisers?...
I was interested to read the letter from MU of Newbury Park and your response to it. I travel frequently to Africa, mainly to Ghana where I am involved in a business. The preferred vehicles, once people...
My 34 year old son is a graduate student in California and is learning to drive there. He wants to buy a Toyota Prius and I'm happy to help out. I'd prefer he bought a new one but he says the insurance...
 

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