The Big Question is......
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I've still got a big wodge of Swiss Francs that I never got the chance to spend. I suppose they'll come in handy if I get lost ;}
ETA I bought my Euros a good while ago when they were far more valuable than the cheap ones you get today.
ETA I bought my Euros a good while ago when they were far more valuable than the cheap ones you get today.
Edited by glenrobbo on Wednesday 7th January 12:35
Hi Guys...
In reference to buying fuel in Euroland.
My own previous EU travel experiences is that my previous classics didnt think much of French fuels !
That's in running terms, not price. So I always tried to fill up this side of the water on the outgoing journey. Then next fill up in Belgium/Lux. No problems there except for the Belgium road surfaces !!!
Also take time to look at all of the pumps to see what 'E' bio additives are being put into your tank.
The lower the E number the better (ie. E5). Especially relevant on older models.
But most of all have fun, & enjoy the experience. Hopefully we'll try to join in in 2016.
As I have to get one classic finished before I can start on my S3 restoration. (body off+++ planned for this summer). TB.
In reference to buying fuel in Euroland.
My own previous EU travel experiences is that my previous classics didnt think much of French fuels !
That's in running terms, not price. So I always tried to fill up this side of the water on the outgoing journey. Then next fill up in Belgium/Lux. No problems there except for the Belgium road surfaces !!!
Also take time to look at all of the pumps to see what 'E' bio additives are being put into your tank.
The lower the E number the better (ie. E5). Especially relevant on older models.
But most of all have fun, & enjoy the experience. Hopefully we'll try to join in in 2016.
As I have to get one classic finished before I can start on my S3 restoration. (body off+++ planned for this summer). TB.
Blue 30 said:
Hi Guys...
In reference to buying fuel in Euroland.
My own previous EU travel experiences is that my previous classics didnt think much of French fuels !
That's in running terms, not price. So I always tried to fill up this side of the water on the outgoing journey. Then next fill up in Belgium/Lux. No problems there except for the Belgium road surfaces !!!
Also take time to look at all of the pumps to see what 'E' bio additives are being put into your tank.
The lower the E number the better (ie. E5). Especially relevant on older models.
But most of all have fun, & enjoy the experience. Hopefully we'll try to join in in 2016.
As I have to get one classic finished before I can start on my S3 restoration. (body off+++ planned for this summer). TB.
Did anyone else buy the 100 octane in Germany, on last years Eurotour In reference to buying fuel in Euroland.
My own previous EU travel experiences is that my previous classics didnt think much of French fuels !
That's in running terms, not price. So I always tried to fill up this side of the water on the outgoing journey. Then next fill up in Belgium/Lux. No problems there except for the Belgium road surfaces !!!
Also take time to look at all of the pumps to see what 'E' bio additives are being put into your tank.
The lower the E number the better (ie. E5). Especially relevant on older models.
But most of all have fun, & enjoy the experience. Hopefully we'll try to join in in 2016.
As I have to get one classic finished before I can start on my S3 restoration. (body off+++ planned for this summer). TB.
At least sur le continent they display the bio-ethanol content at the pump.
Here in good ole Blighty, we have no idea what muck we're putting in our tanks.
For instance, can anyone tell me the E ratings of Shell Nitro Plus, or Tesco Momentum?
It's about time the fuel companies were transparent as to what concoctions
they are selling to us.
Here in good ole Blighty, we have no idea what muck we're putting in our tanks.
For instance, can anyone tell me the E ratings of Shell Nitro Plus, or Tesco Momentum?
It's about time the fuel companies were transparent as to what concoctions
they are selling to us.
glenrobbo said:
can anyone tell me the E ratings of Shell Nitro Plus, or Tesco Momentum?
Tesco are quite clear and open.... Tesco MomentumShell on the other hand just give you a geek in a white coat and lots of "bull".
phillpot said:
Tesco are quite clear and open.... Tesco Momentum
Shell on the other hand just give you a geek in a white coat and lots of "bull".
Thanks Mike,Shell on the other hand just give you a geek in a white coat and lots of "bull".
I think with Shell, it's more dancing donkey than bull
Perhaps I'd better get in touch with Jake Humphries to see if he knows.
Shell's public enquiry email address won't work. (Well, not for me anyway)
Wouldn't it be great if Tesco did Lego TVRs?
Edited by glenrobbo on Thursday 8th January 14:23
If anyone is over 50 then you can apply for a Saga credit card. This gives a commercial rather than tourist exchange rate on transactions without the percentage load fee that is applied by many card issuers. You would have to exchange thousands of pounds of sterling to get anywhere near the same rate with folding money. I am looking forward to the day when I will be old enough to apply.
I usually get the cash I need via the internet and collect locally. The last few occasions have seen Sainsburys give the best rate. They are having a sale from Monday:
http://www.sainsburysbank.co.uk/travel/ins_travelm...
Although,of course, it is worth looking at one of the comparison sites to see which provider meets your particular needs.
I usually get the cash I need via the internet and collect locally. The last few occasions have seen Sainsburys give the best rate. They are having a sale from Monday:
http://www.sainsburysbank.co.uk/travel/ins_travelm...
Although,of course, it is worth looking at one of the comparison sites to see which provider meets your particular needs.
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