Driving in France

[chrisn7]

[quote="Smeeagain"]
Thanks

Is there a definitive site I can visit to determine what i need as some of you are contradicting each other

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Start at this page - lots of info
http://www.caravanclub.co.uk/overseas-h ... quirements

[Smeeagain]

That is either inaccurate and/or out of date. For example it says you need to carry your MOT certificate - I've had this verified and that is not the case. and that is just one example. But thanks anyway.
I will stick with the AA document I posted earlier

Can anyone tell me if there is a red warning triangle somewhere in a BMW X5 (my previous 3 series had one in the boot but I don't see one in the X5 or it is missing?

Smee

[gmc15]

Not sure if an MOT certificate is required ( I actually think that it is) but I would take it just to be on the safe side in case you are stopped - not much extra to take anyway

[X5Sport]

What MOT cert?  I didn't get one for either car last year.

[rhinoman]

Igot a printout a month or two back for my MOT.

[gmc15]

[quote="X5Sport"]
What MOT cert?  I didn't get one for either car last year.
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A4 sheet of paper with all car details, mileage, any advisories etc. Always get one for all the cars in my family.

[Smeeagain]

[quote="Smeeagain"]
I previously had a 3 series that had a triangle in the boot. Does an E53 2004 3.0D Auto have the same - don't recall seeing one

Smee
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Enough of everyone's MOT's ! back to my question please about triangle in the car somewhere?

Smee

[X5Sport]

[quote="Smeeagain"]
[quote="Smeeagain"]
I previously had a 3 series that had a triangle in the boot. Does an E53 2004 3.0D Auto have the same - don't recall seeing one

Smee
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Enough of everyone's MOT's ! back to my question please about triangle in the car somewhere?

Smee
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Left side of the boot on my E53, in the cubby.  Red or yellow plastic box.

[Smeeagain]

Hmmmm, don't remember but that but will take a look shortly, thanks

Smee

[X5Sport]

Some were also in a blue container stored in clips vertically just to the rear of the Satnav/cd player rack.

If I remember correctly, mine was just above the rack but behind the cubby trim cover.

[Smeeagain]

yep its there in a blue container

Thanks

Smee

[535dboy]

[quote="X5-D-Sport Salisbury"]
Drive on the right lol... )
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I do that must of the time here anyway !  )

[535dboy]

[quote="Raj"]
I've never worried about the beam deflectors but apart from that I'd agree with the rest of the lists above.
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agreed

[X5Sport]

[quote="535dboy"]
[quote="Raj"]
I've never worried about the beam deflectors but apart from that I'd agree with the rest of the lists above.
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agreed
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Les Frogs don't care about us over here, so just return the favour )

[cooa99]

Hi Guys,

We are going to France in 2 days via eurotunnel This thread comes in handy. I have not been out there since they dropped the french franc!

I have a couple  questions :-

1) Light conversion - Does the E53 (2008) need a sticker for the headlights or it has a lever that can be flipped?
2) Insurance - Is there a combined travel + car + breakdown cover insurance ? or I need to get them separately?
3) Toll gate costs -Is there a prepayment process or I have to have my Euros in hand?

cheers