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Epic Euro Road Trip - FULL REPORT
- Thread starter Topgeartom
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Nafoff
ClioSport Club Member
really? that sounds awesome
172, Tiguan
Missed this, but what a cracking read it was! Have done a few things similar, and just love being in the mountains. My favourite place ever.
Can't recommend the Alan Rogers book enough either!
Never understand why people spend thousands and thousands on some holidays when Europe has so much to offer that needs to be seen. Cracking!
Can't recommend the Alan Rogers book enough either!
Never understand why people spend thousands and thousands on some holidays when Europe has so much to offer that needs to be seen. Cracking!
Monaco 172
Hehe seems everyone is happy with my bump lol I have been looking at doing this for a while now but my mates are heading to the southern hemisphere for 6 months so looking to have a nice trip over the summer with the mrs instead, just need to work out costs 
What sort of insurance would I need to be looking at?
Need high vis jacket in my car aswell now don't I?
Links to similar trips?
Lukas
What sort of insurance would I need to be looking at?
Need high vis jacket in my car aswell now don't I?
Links to similar trips?
Lukas
They are ATS Cups. I really want some too, but they'll have to wait!
I'm doing something similar to this in the summer. Me and the misses are spending 4 days driving to the south of France, taking the long scenic route. Staying in a chalet for a week going on daily excursions and then taking a different route home for 4 days. I just hope my 172 holds up!
You will need hi-visibilty jackets, you'll also probably want some kind of breakdown cover, just in case.
cheers again guys.
The wheels are actually Aluline cups. Im told they are much earlier than the ats 'copies' but the design differences are very subtle.
Insurance wise, most companies cover european driving, they just ask that you notify them before the trip. Of course, give your own insurer a ring and find out what your policy allows.
Driving wise, you are legally required to have hi-vis jackets, headlamp deflectors, a gb sticker or the banding on your number plates, some spare bulbs and a warning triangle.
If you plan to drive in switzerland (which you should - its epic) then you'll also need a vignette sticker - its essentially their road tax, and its pretty much the only thing the border guards will look for as you cross borders. You can buy them at petrol stations near the border, but save the hastle and order one from the Swiss Travel Centre - they're only £27 so thers no excuse.
I strongly advise breakdown cover - luckily i didnt need it but you dont want to snuff it on the side of some lonely mountain road when you cant speak the language, let alone work out whats wrong with the car. The AA do short-term cover between specific dates of a holiday which works out very reasonable and gives you that piece of mind.
The best advise i can give of all is go do it. There isnt one day that goes by without me thiking back to this trip and the truly stunning roads and scenery. Some amazing memories, and theres no reason why you shouldnt have some too.
The wheels are actually Aluline cups. Im told they are much earlier than the ats 'copies' but the design differences are very subtle.
Insurance wise, most companies cover european driving, they just ask that you notify them before the trip. Of course, give your own insurer a ring and find out what your policy allows.
Driving wise, you are legally required to have hi-vis jackets, headlamp deflectors, a gb sticker or the banding on your number plates, some spare bulbs and a warning triangle.
If you plan to drive in switzerland (which you should - its epic) then you'll also need a vignette sticker - its essentially their road tax, and its pretty much the only thing the border guards will look for as you cross borders. You can buy them at petrol stations near the border, but save the hastle and order one from the Swiss Travel Centre - they're only £27 so thers no excuse.
I strongly advise breakdown cover - luckily i didnt need it but you dont want to snuff it on the side of some lonely mountain road when you cant speak the language, let alone work out whats wrong with the car. The AA do short-term cover between specific dates of a holiday which works out very reasonable and gives you that piece of mind.
The best advise i can give of all is go do it. There isnt one day that goes by without me thiking back to this trip and the truly stunning roads and scenery. Some amazing memories, and theres no reason why you shouldnt have some too.
Iceberg 172
That is spot on! So so jealous! Once I do a few more "all inclusive bored shitless" holiday's with the mrs I'll persuade her to do this as amazingly she wants to go camping (i personally don't!).
Out of interest, how old are you???
Is there crazy amount of camber on your front wheels?
Out of interest, how old are you???
Is there crazy amount of camber on your front wheels?
This was done right before my 21st birthday.
And yes, there is!
The cups will be going back on for summer very shortly
And yes, there is!
The cups will be going back on for summer very shortly
Nice, Mind
Really? I would love to go on a trip like this :dapprove:
Just nostalgia'd HARD.
I've got to buy a Clio again.
I've got to buy a Clio again.
RS6+ & 40d MSport X5
I own this one, LOL!!!
Fantastic read. Looks amazing!
