Les

Hi. As a general rule, any e-mail that you receive which asks for personal details such as name, address, date of birth, occupation, phone number and even bank details are scams. Be warned. Les.

I recently wanted to use the Internet having had my phone line installed but had no account in France. It then occured to me that my computer still had an internal modem installed which was configured for Virgin pay as you go access in the UK. I altered the dial up settings to include 0044 and removed the first 0 from the Virgin number and to my surprise it worked straight away. I have just had my phone bill from France Telecom and the calls are charged the same as normal calls to the UK. I know that this method will not suit everyone but at least it was a quick solution for me as I don't use the net too often.

Hi. We have just bought a static from Canvas Holidays for use whilst we do up our French home. It is 28' x 10', 5 years old and cost just £4064 delivered. Try Helen on 01383 629000, she is very helpful. Regards. Les.

Hi. We have just bought a 5 year old 28' x 10' Caravan from a British holiday company who have sites in France. It will be used whilst we renovate our house in France. We paid £4064 including delivery.  Not bad I reckon. I don't know if I am allowed to mention where I got it from on this site so you can send me a PM and I will give you the details if you are interested. If I am allowed then phone; Helen. 01383 629000. She deals with things from the UK. Regards. Les.

Hi Anton. It is a 2001 Euro spec Z28 first registered in the UK. I am going to be living in France so I will want to register it there. Couldn't talk the missus into a 57 chevy. pity. Regards. Les.

Could any readers tell me what the C.V. is for a 5.7 Litre V8 engined car? And yes, I will sit down before reading the answers. Regards. Les.

My advice when you get a salesperson calling is to say, "hold the line whilst I get the home owner", then just leave them hanging on whilst you go back to what you were doing. Silly I know but it amuses me and many of my mates.

Thanks Phil. We will have a look in a couple of weeks. At least Latin names are worldwide so that is helpful. Regards. Les.

Thanks Phil. We have a place in Cigne near Ambrieres Les Vallees so Le Mans is not too far away. We have 7.5 acres to make into a garden so a few shrubs will also come in handy. Regards. Les.

Thanks Cassis. The Deodara is one of the trees we are looking for so thank you for the info'. Just need to find a garden centre that sells them now. Many regards. Les.

Silly me. Yes, the Avatar is a Jubilee. Thought you were talking about trees!!! The Loco was at the Crewe works festival last Sept along with about 24 other steamers. Great to see. Just like the old days. I'm giving up driving to retire early to France and I know I will miss it. Still got the model ones though! Regards. Les.

Sorry. Avatar / Jube. You have lost me there. Les.  

Does anyone know the name of the large blueish looking conifer trees found in France? and the very pretty conifer that looks like Walt Disney would draw. Maybe it's a Cedar Dodora! Do any readers know of a good garden centre in the Mayenne 53 area. We have 7.5 acres to turn into a garden so will  need quite a few plants. Many regards. Les & Di.

Yes Sunday Driver, I believed you, but after mentioning the CT to my estate agent he imediately phoned the cops to check. Merely corroborating that's all. No offence meant. Regards. Les.

Thanks for all the info' folks. The CT does indeed have to be less than 6 months old and that comes from the Police so I will get it done. Thanks again. Les.

Hi. If my Fiancee and I become married in France once we move there permanently, do the French inform the UK authorities or do we have to let them know. This is in relation to tax and pensions, etc. Regards. Les.  

Thanks for the info. Just have to find my local Prefecture now. I am going to live in Cigne near Ambrieres Les Vallees so I imagine it will be in Mayenne. If anyone knows different please let me know. Regards, Les.

Having bought a French registered Volvo in London I now need to have the Carte Grise changed to my name. It has 18 months left on the French mot and I have managed to get it insured with a French company. I believe that I have to see the Prefecture to change the document into my name. Thing is, I don't know who a Prefecture is. Is he the Mairie or somebody else? Any help welcomed. Regards. Les.

Hi. The web site is   heathrowcarcentre.co.uk Tel: 07811 784766  or  0208 8487407 Hope you have luck. Regards. Les.

Hi. We just bought a Volvo V70 Turbo estate which is French registered with all paperwork. We found it on the internet and it was one of a number of foreign reg vehicles being sold by Heathrow Cars. We had to go to Heathrow to view it but it was worth the trip as the price was really good.The salesman was French and really helpful. Regards. Les.