General: - Preparations to European trip - Page 3

60041 · Mar 8th, 2011, 00:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by bugi666

What breakdown cover should I get for an European trip? I have briefly looked at AA website, and they're quite expensive (I got a quote for around 300 pounds .... )...

Try the Caravan Club; their Red Pennant Insurance is unbeatable and is not too expensive. You will have to join the club as well, but even with the cost of membership thrown in the cover may be cheaper than many alternatives. Another advantage of membership is that they provide lots of very good advice for members touring abroad.

bugi666 · Mar 9th, 2011, 13:29

Some news: Great news!

My german friend phoned ADAC - there is no problem with getting the ADAC Plus from the UK,with the UK address the total cost for a year is 79.50 for the car and all people travelling in it. Much cheaper than AA quote of 272 pounds (for 1 month only!) and 135 quoted by RAC. My friend says the only thing to remember is to cancel the breakdown with ADAC 3 months before it expires, otherwise you will be charged for the following year - which I'm happy to do from now onwards

I will try to get that cover as soon as and let you know guys how the whole process works.

bugi666 · Mar 9th, 2011, 13:32

Some news: Great news!

My german friend phoned ADAC - there is no problem with getting the ADAC Plus from the UK, the total cost for a year is 79.50 for the car and all people travelling in it. Much cheaper than AA quote of 272 pounds (for 1 month only!) and 135 quoted by RAC. My friend says the only thing to remember is to cancel the breakdown with ADAC 3 months before it expires, otherwise you will be charged for the following year - which I'm happy to do from now onwards

I will try to get that cover as soon as and let you know guys how the whole process works.

kiteski · Mar 9th, 2011, 14:27

I am also taking my XC90 to Austria in a few weeks, I have standard lights, so as they are going to be on all the time, I guess I need some headlamp converters.

Can anyone recommend a set?

Cheers,

Greg

bugi666 · Mar 9th, 2011, 14:37

I grabbed one from the bay, for 4 quid I think - they are the same as what Halfords sell for 8-10 pounds ...

Did not try to fit them yet, but probably will do it before getting on a ferry in Newcastle ...

You car might have actually automatic lights adjustment (I think from MY06 that was an option).

kiteski · Mar 9th, 2011, 14:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by bugi666

I grabbed one from the bay, for 4 quid I think - they are the same as what Halfords sell for 8-10 pounds ...

Did not try to fit them yet, but probably will do it before getting on a ferry in Newcastle ...

You car might have actually automatic lights adjustment (I think from MY06 that was an option).

No it doesn't that was an option I wasn't going to pay for!! I don't suppose you have the link to the ebay auction do you? Searching on there the only ones I can find are £8.

bugi666 · Mar 9th, 2011, 14:47

Sorry, it was a while ago - I do remember it wasn't just BIN price, someone was selling them privately with starting price of 99p - and I managed to win them for 3 pounds and 1 pound delivery

Ron_XC90 · Mar 9th, 2011, 14:55

If you look in your car's manual, there are templates for where the lights need to be blanked out. There are only 2 small areas and last time I used some standard black insulation tape (£1 for 8 rolls from B&Q)....

kiteski · Mar 9th, 2011, 18:10

ah, too late, got some, the magic words to search for on ebay are HEADLAMP BEAM DEFLECTORS, £4.47 delivered, and alot less hassle then black sticky tape at/on the chunnel!!

paul chocks · Mar 10th, 2011, 21:23

With regard to AA European breakdown cover, it doesn't cover you at all for the French Autoroutes (as they are privately owned). Something to consider if anyone is basically planning to streak all the way down the A roads to the Alps or the Med.

Other companies may be similar - check the small print as the AA won't be forward to warn you of this!!

Mar 9th, 2011, 14:27	#24
kiteski Member Last Online: Sep 17th, 2021 12:00 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Leeds	I am also taking my XC90 to Austria in a few weeks, I have standard lights, so as they are going to be on all the time, I guess I need some headlamp converters. Can anyone recommend a set? Cheers, Greg __________________ My slice of t'internet

Mar 9th, 2011, 14:55	#28
Ron_XC90 Master Member Last Online: May 19th, 2014 11:33 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Redditch View Photos By: Ron_XC90	If you look in your car's manual, there are templates for where the lights need to be blanked out. There are only 2 small areas and last time I used some standard black insulation tape (£1 for 8 rolls from B&Q).... __________________ Chrysler Grand Voyager 2.8 CRD Limited 2010 XC90 D5 SE Geartronic, MY2008 (Now sold) Mitsi Pajero 2.8TD Super Exceed '96 (My Toy) Member of the Gloucestershire & Worcestershire 4x4 Response group. www.gw4x4r.co.uk

Mar 9th, 2011, 18:10	#29
kiteski Member Last Online: Sep 17th, 2021 12:00 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Leeds	ah, too late, got some, the magic words to search for on ebay are HEADLAMP BEAM DEFLECTORS, £4.47 delivered, and alot less hassle then black sticky tape at/on the chunnel!! __________________ My slice of t'internet

Mar 9th, 2011, 13:29	#22
bugi666 Member Last Online: Nov 1st, 2011 18:49 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Dumbarton	Some news: Great news! My german friend phoned ADAC - there is no problem with getting the ADAC Plus from the UK,with the UK address the total cost for a year is 79.50 for the car and all people travelling in it. Much cheaper than AA quote of 272 pounds (for 1 month only!) and 135 quoted by RAC. My friend says the only thing to remember is to cancel the breakdown with ADAC 3 months before it expires, otherwise you will be charged for the following year - which I'm happy to do from now onwards I will try to get that cover as soon as and let you know guys how the whole process works.

Mar 9th, 2011, 13:32	#23
bugi666 Member Last Online: Nov 1st, 2011 18:49 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Dumbarton	Some news: Great news! My german friend phoned ADAC - there is no problem with getting the ADAC Plus from the UK, the total cost for a year is 79.50 for the car and all people travelling in it. Much cheaper than AA quote of 272 pounds (for 1 month only!) and 135 quoted by RAC. My friend says the only thing to remember is to cancel the breakdown with ADAC 3 months before it expires, otherwise you will be charged for the following year - which I'm happy to do from now onwards I will try to get that cover as soon as and let you know guys how the whole process works.

Mar 9th, 2011, 14:37	#25
bugi666 Member Last Online: Nov 1st, 2011 18:49 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Dumbarton	I grabbed one from the bay, for 4 quid I think - they are the same as what Halfords sell for 8-10 pounds ... Did not try to fit them yet, but probably will do it before getting on a ferry in Newcastle ... You car might have actually automatic lights adjustment (I think from MY06 that was an option).

Mar 9th, 2011, 14:47	#27
bugi666 Member Last Online: Nov 1st, 2011 18:49 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Dumbarton	Sorry, it was a while ago - I do remember it wasn't just BIN price, someone was selling them privately with starting price of 99p - and I managed to win them for 3 pounds and 1 pound delivery

Mar 10th, 2011, 21:23	#30
paul chocks Junior Member Last Online: Dec 2nd, 2022 10:25 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: newbury	With regard to AA European breakdown cover, it doesn't cover you at all for the French Autoroutes (as they are privately owned). Something to consider if anyone is basically planning to streak all the way down the A roads to the Alps or the Med. Other companies may be similar - check the small print as the AA won't be forward to warn you of this!!

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