Before you travel
To help make your driving experience abroad every bit as comfortable as it is at home, we've compiled a brief guide to travelling in other countries.
Do you have enough insurance?
Make sure you have adequate cover before you leave. Contact your insurance company at least one month before you travel to allow time for any changes or extra cover to be arranged.
Have your car serviced
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Check the tyres (don't forget the spare) and brakes.
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As ignition/electrical faults are the main causes of breakdown, check the oil, water, fuel, fan belt and battery.
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Check headlights. If your car is heavily loaded, they may need to be reset to avoid blinding other road users. If you're driving on the right hand-side of the road, you'll also need to readjust your headlights. A conversion kit (beam benders) makes this easy, but remember that this should be removed when you return to the UK.
What to take:
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Only pack essential items in your luggage. Overloading your car makes it hard to control and uses more fuel. A good rule of thumb when deciding what to take: ask yourself if you can bear to lose the item. If not, it's best left at home.
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When driving in the European Union, your UK-registered vehicle must display either a Euro-Plate (circle of 12 stars above the national identifier on blue background) or a GB plate near the rear number plate. Non-EU countries still require a GB plate on the back of any UK registered vehicle.
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Snow chains, if you're travelling to an alpine country in winter. This is a legal requirement.
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