Hello.
Next week I will be driving in Europe for the first time. The plan is quite relaxed (it depends on how many hours we can last in my car a day!) but countries we are likely to pass through are France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Austria and Czech Republic. I've had a scan through the AA driving in Europe documents and have decided it will be best to print these off and familiarise myself with them as I pass through each country.
Now I thought it was a legal requirement to have a spare set of bulbs? But the AA advice said it was only recommended? If I do in fact require them do they have to be replacement HIDs for my dipped? Do I need a replacement bulb for every light in my car? While we are on the subject of headlights, are the beam converters compatible with projector/HID headlights? I have 55w HIDs fitted to my car and don't want to upset the locals. I may also adjust the headlights to point all the way down if needed.
For navigating Europe, I plan on buying a TomTom. Is there a particular model that is recommended above others? I was thinking of a XL IQ Routes Europe. My uncle used one of these years ago when he takes his Caterham across Europe and it guided you round roundabouts the wrong way. I assume they have sorted this?
Break down cover! This was the real reason for this thread... I obviously don't want to get stuck in another country, so this is quite important. I'm currently with RAC for UK breakdown cover but want to make sure I get the best deal. RAC seem to offer it for ~£10 a day (11days). Is this the going rate? Who have you used in the past?
Thank-you for your replies.
Next week I will be driving in Europe for the first time. The plan is quite relaxed (it depends on how many hours we can last in my car a day!) but countries we are likely to pass through are France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Austria and Czech Republic. I've had a scan through the AA driving in Europe documents and have decided it will be best to print these off and familiarise myself with them as I pass through each country.
Now I thought it was a legal requirement to have a spare set of bulbs? But the AA advice said it was only recommended? If I do in fact require them do they have to be replacement HIDs for my dipped? Do I need a replacement bulb for every light in my car? While we are on the subject of headlights, are the beam converters compatible with projector/HID headlights? I have 55w HIDs fitted to my car and don't want to upset the locals. I may also adjust the headlights to point all the way down if needed.
For navigating Europe, I plan on buying a TomTom. Is there a particular model that is recommended above others? I was thinking of a XL IQ Routes Europe. My uncle used one of these years ago when he takes his Caterham across Europe and it guided you round roundabouts the wrong way. I assume they have sorted this?

Break down cover! This was the real reason for this thread... I obviously don't want to get stuck in another country, so this is quite important. I'm currently with RAC for UK breakdown cover but want to make sure I get the best deal. RAC seem to offer it for ~£10 a day (11days). Is this the going rate? Who have you used in the past?
Thank-you for your replies.

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