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Check to see if your vehicle is due for a Service before you travel.
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Get a fire extinguisher, a good first-aid kit, a tool kit, some spare bulbs
and a warning triangle for your vehicle. Many of these items are a
legal requirement in certain EU countries.
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Don't forget that a GB sticker is also a legal requirement in most
countries.
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Remember to take your car registration and insurance documents,
Green Card (if issued), driving licence and passport, details of
any travel and breakdown insurance, together with any emergency helpline numbers - but don't leave them in the car
if it is
unattended even for a short while.
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Tell your motor insurer that you are taking your vehicle abroad.
UK motor policies usually provide the cover required for the EU
and certain other countries, but this does not normally include
theft, fire or damage and, may not completely cover personal
liability. Extend your policy to cover these areas whilst
abroad.
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Ask your insurer about obtaining a Green Card - it is recognised
as evidence that your motor insurance meets the local law.
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Never pick up hitch-hikers or strangers, no matter how innocent
they may appear.
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If hiring a car, make sure you have adequate insurance cover,
especially in the USA or any developing nation.
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Check that your vehicle breakdown insurance covers travel
abroad. If not, extend the cover or buy an separate specialist
breakdown policy for the duration of your trip. For an RAC
European Breakdown Quote Click Here...
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Familiarise yourself with road signs and general road rules of
the country you are visiting before you go.
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When possible, drive on major roads and also avoid driving at night.
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Parking garages can sometimes be difficult to find and may have
less than adequate security and lighting. If this is the case,
particularly in high crime cities, park elsewhere in a well-lit
place.
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If an attacker tries to pull you over or block your way, do not
stop the car - sound the horn, flash your headlights to attract
attention and if possible stay in the locked car.
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Always keep the car locked and check inside and outside the car
when getting in.
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Avoid leaving your possessions in an unattended vehicle.
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Try and park your car in a secure parking area or at least
somewhere very well lit.
