Superduner

2 hours ago, Mossypossy said:

Nutty slack

Carboniferous

1 hour ago, royoftherovers said:

Frederick

Great!!

Not exactly what you want to hear, but I love my Grom Vline.  The Sygic navigation app is way better than almost anything else I've ever used (and I used satnav a lot for desert driving in the M.E.)

I can hook up my Torque dongle to get live engine data, and play music from several streaming sites or the built in SD slot.

I'm intending to keep the car for several years, so it's worth it for me.

14 minutes ago, The-Acre said:

Bunny.

Boiler

1 minute ago, NemesisUK said:

Sparta

Curse

42 minutes ago, royoftherovers said:

Contagious

Covid

50 minutes ago, royoftherovers said:

Golf

Handicap

46 minutes ago, royoftherovers said:

MCcall

Davina

40 minutes ago, Sundance said:

Burger

Meister

2 minutes ago, royoftherovers said:

Sedaka

Kneel

9 minutes ago, royoftherovers said:

 Urn !

Erudite!

2 hours ago, royoftherovers said:

Sunbeam

Eric

I think that you have to initiate the transfer from the 'phone - not the car. At least that's what I had to do on my RX400H

Sling

As an add on to this thread, try Sygic for navigation.  I find it to be pretty good, especially with the cheap add on options (fixed and mobile speed cameras).  Nice interface and constantly updated.

22 minutes ago, royoftherovers said:

Yes, we have had to take a year off Martin. My Elegance Estate just loved rolling up the miles and now sits on 247,006. I never take the GS.

I hope that the Frenchies have taken down those 90kmph signs as the National Speed Limit reduced to 80 LAST JULY !!

They pretty much have...except for the odd bits of dual carriageway (with a central divider or not) which are still 90.

As far as I know, you need a high viz jacket to be located within the cabin so it's available before getting out of the car (motorbikers have to carry one as well), and a triangle.  The requirement for a diy breathalyser has been dropped.

I don't know anybody who carries a set of bulbs.

Motorways are generally 130 kph but 110 kph in rain.  I think, but am not sure that you need to have drls or headlights on in rain anywhere.

The police are not allowed (in theory) to check to see if you have accurate camera locations on your gps.  Most manufacturers (Tom Tom and Garmin, anyway) don't show precise locations - just danger zones, but I believe that you can download them online as POIs.

Not too far at all, but that is only one of the very pretty places around here.  The only one with a Michelin 5* restaurant though.

Rodez comes and goes from the Ryanair list of destinations, depending on the current entente cordiale.  Currently it's not on the list, so we use Brive.

Departments were supposed to have the choice of upping their main road limits again to 90, but certainly where I've been driving, that has not happened yet.

8 hours ago, JBPRX400h said:

Hi Jason

Driving in France is an absolute pleasure compared to the UK.  Just avoid big cities, Paris, Lyon etc.

We regularly (except for this year) drive down to just north of Limoges which is about 400 miles from Calais avoiding using the Autoroutes (Peages).  The journey takes about 1.5 hours longer than using the toll roads but saves an awful lot of Euros!  Also, it is much more relaxing and you see much more of France.  Toilets used to be a problem as they were few and far between if you didn't use motorways but there are plenty of McDonald's (other fast food establishments are available!) all over the country now.

Just be very aware of the various speed limits.  The French used to drive like maniacs but the majority now abide by the speed limits.  The speed limit in villages and towns is generally 50KPH (30MPH) but there are not necessarily speed limit signs as you enter the built up area.  The speed limit starts at the village name board (the board with the red border) and ends at the "crossed out" village name board as you leave.  Nearly all single carriageway roads outside built up areas are now 80KPH (used to be 90KPH).

LeClercs and Super U hypermarkets are generally the best places to buy petrol.  Much much cheaper than the motorway service areas.

Just relax and enjoy but don't forget to drive on the right!

JBP

Supermarket fuel is not of the best quality, generally.  My Navara had dpf problems if I didn't use a good quality diesel every few tanks (or put an additive in).  Ok for a short holiday, I guess.

9 hours ago, ISJason said:

Hi. Slightly off topic, but are you living in France? I ask because I am a novice at driving in Europe, so my question is; where would you recommend I go on a first driving holiday in France that is not too taxing from a driving perspective, but quite scenic and historical too, Or doesn’t it matter where I go.

I live in the UK.

Thank you.


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Yes, I do live in France - about 150km NE of Toulouse.

Driving in France is generally great.  A lot less traffic once you are away from the cities, and of course lots of fantastic scenery.

Three "downsides".  The French tend to drive very close to your tail.  Secondly, the speed limit on normal single carriageway roads is 80 kph.  Thirdly, gps units are not allowed to show the exact position of speed cameras but have to show a "danger zone".  There is a danger zone near to us that is 25km long, and might have a camera anywhere along it.  There are warning signs for cameras.

As for places to drive to, it depends on what you want to see and do (and how far you want to drive). It's just possible to drive all the way from the tunnel to the Mediterranean in one day (speed limit on motorways is 130kph in the dry and 110kph in the wet).

Message me if I can help with any more specific information.  Pleased to help.

I can confirm that my RHD RX400H just passed the French MOT with no lighting issues at all.

My view tends to be that even if brands like Osram and Philips are made in China, they are made to higher (let's say European) standards.

Knock offs with no known brand name are possibly thrown together in a backstreet workshop using cheaper and potentially lower quality parts.

Believe me, I've seen it happen (in the Middle East, but it's the same principle)

John,

If ever you are down this way, you are very welcome to drop in and sample the local grape juice.  If I can remember to buy some.

I'm old.  I'm knackered. I'll forget to turn the lights on every time I get in the car (and off when I get out).  With headlights on, French drivers flash you all the time.  I live in the country, with narrow roads, so I need something to make my dark blue car a bit more visible.

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