Aston Martin breakdown cover Europe

[Stark999]

Does the Aston Martin breakdown cover work in Europe also?

Planning a trip to the South of France in May.

Also can we place toll passes on our windscreen which allow us to automatically pass through with a pre-paid or chargeback without having to insert our debit card each time on the left hand side.

Also vests and breathalysers still required?

Thanks

Nick

[M1AGM]

Stark999 said:

Does the Aston Martin breakdown cover work in Europe also?

Planning a trip to the South of France in May.

Also can we place toll passes on our windscreen which allow us to automatically pass through with a pre-paid or chargeback without having to insert our debit card each time on the left hand side.

Also vests and breathalysers still required?

Thanks

Nick

Yes they cover Europe. Yes you can use a tag for the tolls. I always take a vest (keep it in the cabin not the boot or you get fined), I think the breathalyser thing is no longer a thing.

[bogie]

As above, breathalysers not required, keep enough vests for all passengers in cabin.

I use a tag from emovis, they charge about a tenner a year subs and you get the toll invoice after you return

https://www.emovis-tag.co.uk/

[camel_landy]

...and a little suggestion...

I can highly recommend avoiding the autoroutes altogether, enjoy the drive and stop off overnight along the way. The French roads and scenery is superb and often deserted.

M

[EVR]

camel_landy said:

...and a little suggestion...

I can highly recommend avoiding the autoroutes altogether, enjoy the drive and stop off overnight along the way. The French roads and scenery is superb and often deserted.

M

This is a very valid suggestion. And I add: just pay attention to your speed as even if it is the small Village de Watevère in the middle of nowhere with no traffic in full daylight, there will be a speed camera waiting for you. Ask me how I know.

On highways, cameras are clearly signalled by huge signs, so way easier to adapt. Of course, mind the occasional patrouille, pic for reference.

[V8 Minotaur]

One other bit of advice is to get a Crit’air sticker before you go.

Just in case you end up driving through a clean air town you weren’t originally intending to.

I think around 5 Euro direct from the French government website and as long as you have their confirmation email you’re good to go - even if the postal delivery slows down once it gets to the UK!

…and of course, once you enter your reg. the Le Shuttle website assigns you to the tall vehicle carriage, so no worries of curbing a wheel driving up the ramp to an upper carriage.


https://www.certificat-air.gouv.fr/

[EVR]

V8 Minotaur said:

One other bit of advice is to get a Crit air sticker before you go.

Just in case you end up driving through a clean air town you weren t originally intending to.

I think around 5 Euro direct from the French government website and as long as you have their confirmation email you re good to go - even if the postal delivery slows down once it gets to the UK!

and of course, once you enter your reg. the Le Shuttle website assigns you to the tall vehicle carriage, so no worries of curbing a wheel driving up the ramp to an upper carriage.


https://www.certificat-air.gouv.fr/

Funny you mention the Crit'air, I have been driving French-plated cars for 11 years now and I never applied for one nor I have idea if I need this, why or where.