General: - Preparations to European trip - Page 2

RoyMacDonald · Mar 2nd, 2011, 10:47

I've used Brittania Rescue for years. http://www.britanniarescue.com/cover...uropean-assist

They are the Which best buy but I don't really know what the service is like as my Volvo's have never broken down while I've been with them. It costs £130 for UK and European cover.

bugi666 · Mar 2nd, 2011, 12:02

After some reading on the net I think I will go for ADAC.DE - they do offer full UK and European cover, and I know from few german friends, that their service is just amazing.
Not to mention, for a fraction of typical UK breakdown cover price ...

RoyMacDonald · Mar 2nd, 2011, 12:20

Says it's €98.70. What's the service in the UK like? Says the operators are German speaking. How does that work out?

bugi666 · Mar 2nd, 2011, 12:33

Tried google it, and lots of folks here in UK have their cover - they do have bi-lingual speakers, also in the UK they refer every case to AA - so service is still good. Also, ADAC extent of the cover is a bit greater than covers provided by AA, RAC and others...

RoyMacDonald · Mar 2nd, 2011, 12:37

The web site looks good but it's all in German but Google can't translate some of the most interesting bits.

bugi666 · Mar 3rd, 2011, 09:17

My friend from Germany said he will give ADAC a call and ask if UK drivers can get any cover from them. I'll keep you posted!

bugi666 · Mar 5th, 2011, 22:42

One more question (probably another 100s will come later - I wish I decided to fly rather than drive

).

MY05 D5 has bi-xenon lights (as far as I understand, these are D2R, available for approx £20 off ebay) - but was wondering what color temperature these lights should have? I think the ones I've got just now are slightly blue-ish.
I wonder what are the chances of D2Rs failing, but it's probably better to be safe than sorry ...

I still wait for the news from my german friend about ADAC cover...

owenfackrell · Mar 6th, 2011, 08:34

Standard fit ones are 4700k from memory. The higher the number the bluer the light from them.

RoyMacDonald · Mar 6th, 2011, 22:34

Clan said the dip daytime running lights last about seven years. So the main beam will be a lot longer.

bugi666 · Mar 7th, 2011, 14:59

Just phoned Volvo service to ask for the engine and gearbox oil change price.

I was told, that as I don't do any towing or offroad, I should just check the gearbox oil level, and leave it as it is.

for the engine oil, guy has looked into the system and said that the oil has been changed 5k miles ago, so he would not bother changing it, even if I plan my 3-4k miles trip. he said to change it at next service, which is scheduled for June 2011.

I think I'm going to check the oil levels, and if they are low, I'll just go for a small top-up to Volvo garage ...

Mar 2nd, 2011, 10:47	#11
RoyMacDonald VOC Member Last Online: Feb 1st, 2023 11:27 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Rye, East Sussex View Photos By: RoyMacDonald	I've used Brittania Rescue for years. http://www.britanniarescue.com/cover...uropean-assist They are the Which best buy but I don't really know what the service is like as my Volvo's have never broken down while I've been with them. It costs £130 for UK and European cover. __________________ 1984 245 SE 1986 345 SE Auto 1991 940 TD Auto 2003 XC90 D5 SE AWD Geartronic2002 V70 D5 SE Auto 2014 V40 D2 SE Tiptronic Cross Country 2017 V40 D2 Cross Country Geartronic Pro 2015 XC60 D5 Polestar SE Lux Nav AWD Geartronic Last edited by RoyMacDonald; Mar 2nd, 2011 at 10:54.

Mar 2nd, 2011, 12:20	#13
RoyMacDonald VOC Member Last Online: Feb 1st, 2023 11:27 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Rye, East Sussex View Photos By: RoyMacDonald	Says it's €98.70. What's the service in the UK like? Says the operators are German speaking. How does that work out? __________________ 1984 245 SE 1986 345 SE Auto 1991 940 TD Auto 2003 XC90 D5 SE AWD Geartronic2002 V70 D5 SE Auto 2014 V40 D2 SE Tiptronic Cross Country 2017 V40 D2 Cross Country Geartronic Pro 2015 XC60 D5 Polestar SE Lux Nav AWD Geartronic

Mar 2nd, 2011, 12:37	#15
RoyMacDonald VOC Member Last Online: Feb 1st, 2023 11:27 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Rye, East Sussex View Photos By: RoyMacDonald	The web site looks good but it's all in German but Google can't translate some of the most interesting bits. __________________ 1984 245 SE 1986 345 SE Auto 1991 940 TD Auto 2003 XC90 D5 SE AWD Geartronic2002 V70 D5 SE Auto 2014 V40 D2 SE Tiptronic Cross Country 2017 V40 D2 Cross Country Geartronic Pro 2015 XC60 D5 Polestar SE Lux Nav AWD Geartronic

Mar 6th, 2011, 22:34	#19
RoyMacDonald VOC Member Last Online: Feb 1st, 2023 11:27 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Rye, East Sussex View Photos By: RoyMacDonald	Clan said the dip daytime running lights last about seven years. So the main beam will be a lot longer. __________________ 1984 245 SE 1986 345 SE Auto 1991 940 TD Auto 2003 XC90 D5 SE AWD Geartronic2002 V70 D5 SE Auto 2014 V40 D2 SE Tiptronic Cross Country 2017 V40 D2 Cross Country Geartronic Pro 2015 XC60 D5 Polestar SE Lux Nav AWD Geartronic

Mar 2nd, 2011, 12:02	#12
bugi666 Member Last Online: Nov 1st, 2011 18:49 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Dumbarton	After some reading on the net I think I will go for ADAC.DE - they do offer full UK and European cover, and I know from few german friends, that their service is just amazing. Not to mention, for a fraction of typical UK breakdown cover price ...

Mar 2nd, 2011, 12:33	#14
bugi666 Member Last Online: Nov 1st, 2011 18:49 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Dumbarton	Tried google it, and lots of folks here in UK have their cover - they do have bi-lingual speakers, also in the UK they refer every case to AA - so service is still good. Also, ADAC extent of the cover is a bit greater than covers provided by AA, RAC and others...

Mar 3rd, 2011, 09:17	#16
bugi666 Member Last Online: Nov 1st, 2011 18:49 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Dumbarton	My friend from Germany said he will give ADAC a call and ask if UK drivers can get any cover from them. I'll keep you posted!

Mar 5th, 2011, 22:42	#17
bugi666 Member Last Online: Nov 1st, 2011 18:49 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Dumbarton	One more question (probably another 100s will come later - I wish I decided to fly rather than drive ). MY05 D5 has bi-xenon lights (as far as I understand, these are D2R, available for approx £20 off ebay) - but was wondering what color temperature these lights should have? I think the ones I've got just now are slightly blue-ish. I wonder what are the chances of D2Rs failing, but it's probably better to be safe than sorry ... I still wait for the news from my german friend about ADAC cover...

Mar 6th, 2011, 08:34	#18
owenfackrell Premier Member Last Online: Feb 4th, 2024 19:04 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: southampton	Standard fit ones are 4700k from memory. The higher the number the bluer the light from them.

Mar 7th, 2011, 14:59	#20
bugi666 Member Last Online: Nov 1st, 2011 18:49 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Dumbarton	Just phoned Volvo service to ask for the engine and gearbox oil change price. I was told, that as I don't do any towing or offroad, I should just check the gearbox oil level, and leave it as it is. for the engine oil, guy has looked into the system and said that the oil has been changed 5k miles ago, so he would not bother changing it, even if I plan my 3-4k miles trip. he said to change it at next service, which is scheduled for June 2011. I think I'm going to check the oil levels, and if they are low, I'll just go for a small top-up to Volvo garage ...

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