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Forum: Portugal
Feb 19th 2017, 10:48 am
Replies: 8
Views: 619
Posted By SMENI

Re: Foggy Headlamps

Our Honda failed its MOT last March because of the foggy headlights, had them sorted and it was passed on re-MOT
Forum: Portugal
May 4th 2016, 10:42 am
Replies: 20
Views: 6,492
Posted By SMENI

Re: New Tyres

we had same problem = on one axle it has to be same configuration.
Forum: Portugal
May 3rd 2016, 11:46 am
Replies: 73
Views: 49,090
Posted By SMENI

Re: Amazon Firestick TV

I know that now but previous poster didn't mention he'd done that - so wondered how he had got it to work?
Forum: Portugal
May 3rd 2016, 11:09 am
Replies: 73
Views: 49,090
Posted By SMENI

Re: Amazon Firestick TV

I installed a firestick in UK and brought it here, but zilch! So I use Filmon
Forum: Portugal
May 3rd 2016, 11:06 am
Replies: 25
Views: 23,682
Posted By SMENI

Re: Buying a New Car in Portugal

they do stop UK registered cars and its not necessarily the GNR but can be the tax inspectors - it happened to friends of mine (I was with them at the time) it took nearly an hour to convince her the...
Forum: Portugal
Feb 19th 2016, 10:37 am
Replies: 39
Views: 4,528
Posted By SMENI

Re: Long-Term Rental Required

There are a few apartments near us in Lagos that do long term rentals - try Marcela agents, or B&P on the Avenida,they have several. I know one property was as you described you wanted and was rented...
Forum: Portugal
Nov 17th 2015, 11:09 am
Replies: 54
Views: 5,602
Posted By SMENI

Re: Good LORD living in a new country is SUCH an adjustment

I'd advise paying it - we had 2 instances of very small bills for electric and water when we first bought here. Set up direct debits for both utilities - next time we visited we had no water -...
Forum: Portugal
Jul 10th 2015, 10:17 am
Replies: 3
Views: 846
Posted By SMENI

Re: Lagos long let

several round our area that are let out long term, have a look on Owners Abroard site, as I dont know names - but area is Albardeira
Forum: Portugal
Jul 2nd 2015, 11:49 am
Replies: 11
Views: 1,261
Posted By SMENI

Re: Vanners Beware,

you as well? I thought I was the only one with these thoughts!:goodpost:
Forum: Portugal
Jun 29th 2015, 11:47 am
Replies: 32
Views: 4,213
Posted By SMENI

Re: UK cars in Portugal

sorry this doesnt make sense to me - why?
Forum: Portugal
Jun 29th 2015, 10:25 am
Replies: 32
Views: 4,213
Posted By SMENI

Re: UK cars in Portugal

As I understand it you can drive a PT car in UK but the same rule applies as in PT, 6 months is max and you must prove MOT insurance etc and keep proof if entry via Ferry or Tunnel.
Otherwise why...
Forum: Portugal
Jun 28th 2015, 11:11 am
Replies: 32
Views: 4,213
Posted By SMENI

Re: UK cars in Portugal

thats news to me, we have PT registered vehicle, asked for insurance cover to take to UK on once occasion - no problem, neither did we have a problem in UK - car is covered under insurance, not...
Forum: Portugal
Jun 16th 2015, 10:51 am
Replies: 32
Views: 4,213
Posted By SMENI

Re: UK cars in Portugal

our stoppage was near Lourinha (north of Lisbon)!
Forum: Portugal
Jun 14th 2015, 10:41 am
Replies: 32
Views: 4,213
Posted By SMENI

Re: UK cars in Portugal

she only said it was a "tax inspection" and she was guarded by several police officers (NOT GNR) when you see guns, you stop and do as you are told!
Forum: Portugal
Jun 13th 2015, 12:08 pm
Replies: 32
Views: 4,213
Posted By SMENI

Re: UK cars in Portugal

we were with friends in a UK plated car last October and were stopped by the tax people and although there was another 2 weeks left of the 6 month allowance, they made a real fuss about it, keeping...
Forum: Portugal
Apr 28th 2015, 9:29 am
Replies: 15
Views: 1,593
Posted By SMENI

Re: HELP Anyone in the Western Algarve?

we thought it was something to do with the replenishing of the sand at Dona Ana?
Forum: Portugal
Apr 15th 2015, 10:15 am
Replies: 85
Views: 7,185
Posted By SMENI

Re: What do you miss from the UK?

yes I bring tea bags over in bulk! theirs is too weak and even the green tea is poor. Good toothpaste is expensive as is hair shampoo, hair spray etc. also stock up on that and Oxo!
Forum: Portugal
Mar 26th 2015, 10:51 am
Replies: 10
Views: 896
Posted By SMENI

Re: internet searches

I've done that and seem to have got rid of adverts but pop ups still appearing particularly one very nasty one! Any other ideas?
Forum: Portugal
Mar 25th 2015, 12:22 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 896
Posted By SMENI

internet searches

has anyone noticed strange portuguese pages popping up on google, firefox etc when you are searching for legitimate web pages? some are just advertising but I have had porn etc appearing and a...
Forum: Portugal
Mar 14th 2015, 12:02 pm
Replies: 115
Views: 12,785
Posted By SMENI

Re: TV and Internet

OK i have read this whole thread and am none the wiser as to what I should do to get some UK tv. I have sky package but there is only so much of the US dross they transmit that I can stand, and...
Forum: Portugal
Nov 13th 2014, 3:42 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 6,544
Posted By SMENI

Re: Crazy condominium rules

we had an owner who didnt pay for 5 years, our condo organisers took her to court and were on verge of repossessing her apartment when she paid up! meetings held once a year not well attended but...
Forum: Portugal
Feb 19th 2014, 11:39 am
Replies: 4
Views: 1,020
Posted By SMENI

Re: Tv Channels

The Wales France match is on S4C on Friday evening, with red button commentary:thumbsup:
Forum: Portugal
Feb 17th 2014, 10:42 am
Replies: 19
Views: 7,717
Posted By SMENI

Re: sky tv

received yet another lengthy e mail from sky saying they had linked my card to box(in essence) low and behold, have all channels [except BBC ITV C4)back again!:):D
Forum: Portugal
Feb 15th 2014, 10:50 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 7,717
Posted By SMENI

Re: sky tv

I wondered this, but recall last time card failed and I rang them they checked all the details via my tv screen, I had to read them out, etc. Everything is as it was then, the BBC etc channel say"no...
Forum: Portugal
Feb 15th 2014, 9:59 am
Replies: 19
Views: 7,717
Posted By SMENI

Re: sky tv

I would add that I have phoned them on a UK mobile from Portugal, in the past with no problem. All they see is the +44 and mobile no. from what I know. They have now agreed to issue a new viewing...
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