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Old 11th January 2019, 22:37   #171
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Hi Rick There is really not a lot to remember. First get your GB sticker, preferably the magnetic stick on type. Leaves no marks when you take them off. Mounted on the rear passenger side. For France you need a yellow vest for each passenger,spare bulbs and triangle for putting out back up the road if you breakdown.The websites say you need at least a breathalyser for each person in the car and if you have to use them, there must be a spare in case you are stopped again. They say you can get fined if you have not got them, but that has not been enacted up until now. If you have sat nav you must deactivate the ‘speed camera” action, otherwise you could be fined and lose the satnav. Belgium you can count as the same and Holland. To be honest, in all the years I have been driving on the continent, I have never been stopped by the gendarmerie. Providing you are careful of the speed limits I don’t think you have any worries. Oh, and of course, keep your bum in the gutter. Except when overtaking, and don’t hog the second lane. You will find that lorries in certain areas on the m/way are not allowed into the second land. Watch out for roadwork signs. There could be a police presence.In France when approaching exit lanes to villages or towns from m/ ways, the speed limit signs are for the exit road. Not really much different to driving over here. After overtaking, pull in safely .Dont go 200 yards up the road before you pull back in on the m/way.You May notice that speeds are higher than here on the m/way except in rain when they are slower. Approx 130 kilometres p.h is 80 mph.You will need your car registration documents, insurance documents,Mot certificate. .
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Old 11th January 2019, 22:49   #172
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As far as I'm concerned David this hotel is the only accommodation option on offer. So if a name is on the list then I take it that the named person will be staying with the group. However if anyone is not happy with my selection then they can ask to be removed from the attendance list and make their own plans.
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I agree.It is a good price. We normally pay around the same price at hotels except for the Accor group, Ibis, Mercury, and their other hotels. The only difference is I am a member of their Le club and get up to 10% off.The price seems good for what looks like a good recommend hotel.Well done for choosing it.
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Old 11th January 2019, 23:34   #173
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Hi Ian. I don’t know if the shuttle still offer breakdown insurance now, but they used to offer one off trip insurance. We used it a couple of times about twenty years ago and it was quite cheap to others. I will have a nose round..

Just looked at the “le shuttle” site and they have a 15 year vehicle age limit on their breakdown policies.

Anyone found a company that will cover 04 and earlier registered cars ?
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Old 12th January 2019, 00:35   #174
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That sounds like a good deal Ian thanks for all you are doing for us all mate.
Hi Ian/Jan,

Just to re-iterate what Brian has said,this sounds fantastic to us,Jan & I would also like to pass on our special thanks to you Guy's for setting up,arranging & everything that is being done to make this a truly memorable road trip of a lifetime to some if not all of us,we would like say this is very much appreciated thank you so much.

Many thanks again,take care Ian,please pass on our regards & thanks to Andy & our love to Jan & Debs,cant wait to see you all in March.

John & Jan.
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Old 12th January 2019, 18:59   #175
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Just looked at the “le shuttle” site and they have a 15 year vehicle age limit on their breakdown policies.

Anyone found a company that will cover 04 and earlier registered cars ?
Sorry about that. Never thought about it. It was a few years ago that we used their insurance. I have myself got to find someone else, Co-op at the mo but not older than 16 years. Mine is 17 years old this year, so mine is only covered upto around beginning of September. Oh well.
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Old 12th January 2019, 19:18   #176
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Just looked at the “le shuttle” site and they have a 15 year vehicle age limit on their breakdown policies.

Anyone found a company that will cover 04 and earlier registered cars ?
I get free european breakdown for 28 days a year with my insurance
But try here Steve
https://www.money.co.uk/breakdown-co...older-cars.htm
or maybe here
https://www.moneysupermarket.com/bre...cover/enquiry/
I tried eversure and it covered my 06 tourer £38 for 31 days cover

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Old 12th January 2019, 19:36   #177
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Just a thought, would it be worth adding a section to the original post listing any key things we need to know about driving in Europe in the countries we'll be in? I've never driven outside of the UK so not familiar with any requirements we may need to meet to be able to drive over there legally.

Of course we'll need to check that our insurance and breakdown covers us for this, but are there other requirements such as GB badges, things we need to have in the car if we're stopped by police etc?
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It seems there are different regulations for Holland,Belgium and France concerning items required, plenty of kits out there just to be safe i may go for one from the RAC. Not the cheapest agreed but for peace of mind I may get one of those.
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Hi everyone
I have added a liitle youtube clip of the hotel at the bottom of post #163
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Old 15th January 2019, 12:56   #180
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I get free european breakdown for 28 days a year with my insurance
But try here Steve
https://www.money.co.uk/breakdown-co...older-cars.htm
or maybe here
https://www.moneysupermarket.com/bre...cover/enquiry/
I tried eversure and it covered my 06 tourer £38 for 31 days cover

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We will all have a breakdown policy, his name is Trikey
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