Recent content by davidinfrance

PLEASE DELETE THE . AT THE END OF UK. THE CORRECT ADDRESS IS: phishing@hmrc.gsi.gov.uk

From HMRC website: Examples of SOME of the fake email addresses used include: HMRC related scam examples Tax rebate - updated 30 November 2009 HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) would not inform customers of a tax rebate via email, or invite them to complete an online form to receive a rebate of...

HM Revenue & Customs are very concerned about these types of scam. They have set up a dedicated email address where you can forward suspect emails: phishing@hmrc.gsi.gov.uk. I forwarded the same rebate scam email on Sunday.

Sorry clicked on the submit button too early!! You will find unrestricted booths at all peage stations. The isolated, unmanned booths are always unrestricted as they have to serve cars and lorries.

Not all telepeage lanes are height restricted.

Sorry missed the second bit of your post. Yes it is OK to submit the form from the UK and to give a UK address and payment details - UK bank account or credit card etc. According to the lady my wife spoke to (in English) when setting up our account the company has lots of UK-based customsers...

Yes the transponder I recommended WORKS ON ALL AUTOROUTES!!! (this applies to all companies, all transponders). The company operates autoroutes in northern France (the A28) and gives a small discount on this route. The transponder works well on all autoroutes in France BUT you only pay for...

My wife and I live in France but drive our British right-hand drive car (legally registered in France) with a telepeage transponder. You simply slowly drive up to the dedicated barrier wait for the beep and drive through. The charge is then billed to you at home - even to a British address...

Try LD Lines Portsmouth to Le Havre probably the cheapest prices barring the Dover crossings.

Thanks all. I've found the Pavillon Roal website and I'll check it out. Did any of you come across Camping UR-ONEA in Bidart whilst you were there? Dave

Can anyone recommend from personal experience a campsite near Biarritz? I know I can look in the many Guides and use Google etc BUT what I would appreciate is PERSONAL experiences. My wife and I (without kids) are looking for a campsite preferably on the coast with a good restaurant within...

Damn! You beat me to it!!!! My late father-in-law used to tell this but used orange juice instead of strawberry jan sandwiches!

My sister!!!!!

But has anyone actualy used one? Are they any good? Dave

Hi Wayne, I'm British and I live in France. What Val says is correct. However the problem is not our British credit cards it is the French card readers. Some have the latest technology enabling them to read ALL cards, British included, but some do not. We do NOT use the 24-hour unattended...