SinghSuperStud

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Hi,

first time taking a car out of the UK - catching a ferry from Hull to Rotterdam. To save embarassment and problems just wanted to check what I need to take with me in relation to the car etc.? ie. V5, MOT, Insurance etc etc.?

Thinking of taking the Scooby but not too sure - particularly as it's got the start of a crack in the windscreen - comes halfway across screen (not on driver's side). Result of a stone chip Won't have time to get it sorted between today and tomorrow when I leave unfortunately.

Other option is my mother's car but it's only a Fiat

If anybody can give us some help along with any other tips etc. then please drop me a post or PM

thanks

darren...

Generally speaking it's a good idea to take a copy of your insurance, driving licence etc. If you're driving at night then headlamp converters would be a good idea. In theory you're also supposed to take things like a red triangle, fix a country sticker to the car etc but these don't appear to be checked too often.

Warning though - The dutch have a peculiar system where at times the people on the side road (from your right) have right of way over the main road. This is mainly in built up area's to slow traffic down.

Enjoy the trip

SinghSuperStud

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Cheers for that Darren - hate to be a pain but can you just give me a run-down so I can be on the safe side. Don't want to carry more than is necessary - knowing my luck I'll lose it all !!

Just would hate to go all the way to Hull only to give them a stupid excuse for not letting me board

darren...

Dutch right of way system is shown by the markings on the road approaching and some signs on the main road - providing you know it exists and keep an eye open you'll be fine. Headlamp converters are straight forward, warning triangle is in case you breakdown (put it out well behind the car to warn people) - I think you'll only get in trouble if you breakdown and don't have one. European breakdown insurance is probably worth it on a just in case principle. In general it's not what they'll check before you get on board but more what you'll need if you have a problem. Don't forget your passport though

SinghSuperStud

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thanks again Darren but was more interested in documentation for the car?

cheers bud!

darren...

Copy of your insurance makes sense, copy of your driving licence/original as well. I've never needed my registration documents abroad...

SinghSuperStud

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cheers mate - you're a star

john_s

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Insurance green card if you need one... some certificates have them printed on the back - probably best to check with your insurance company.

John.

SinghSuperStud

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John - wat's one of those then ?

And how do I know if I need one?

cheers

alcazar

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You won't be refused on the ferry so long as you have tickets/booking reference, and passports, that's all they check.

I asume Holland is the same as France, in which case, you must take with you, and have with you in the car at all times, your driving license, insurance certificate and V5 logbook.

NOT copies, they will NOT be acceptable in the event of an accident/fine.

Not having any of those in the vehicle if you are stopped and/or involved in an accident is a fineable offence with large penalties.

Check your insurance certificate to see if foreign use is allowed, most do nowadays, but some cheapo insurance leave it off and charge you. If you need a green card, it will tell you. Your insurance, even if fully comp, WILL give you TPFT abroad, but you may need to ask for permission to upgrade to fc, and you may be asked to pay. If in doubt, ring them.........better safe than sorry!

Try to remember that it was a Dutchman who INVENTED speed cameras too

Alcazar

RESSE

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Hope this link works - there is a document you can download/print off which shows what documentation/other stuff you need for each country.

http://www.theaa.com/motoring_advice...eas/index.html

Richard

GC8

Your insurance HAS to provide the minimum cover required in any EU country; whether you will get anything more than that depends on your insurer though.....