Road trip advice please

[Mario149]

In 4 weeks time, I'm off on a month long road trip round Europe in the 355 :grin:

I've done several trips like this before, but in regular cars that are considered less, erm, "temperamental" :wink3: Obviously the main issue is that I don't want to break down/get stuck somewhere with limited/no garage support. So, I'm looking for advice (specifically related to keeping the car going mechanically, not the legal aspects) for what things I should take with me that might allow DIY repair etc, any other top tips, things I should look out for. I'm not a complete numpty with a bit of DIY, but equally I'm not an amateur mechanic

I was thinking about getting an Indy to give the car a quick once over (say an hour's inspection/labour) before going to see if there's anything obvious that may cause a problem over the 2.5k miles or so that I'll be doing, worth it you think?

Thoughts appreciated.

[F355GTS]

Mario

No reason to treat it any differently to any other car, check the fluids and tyre pressures and for peace of mind have some breakdown insurance.

[Bebs]

Mario149 said:

In 4 weeks time, I'm off on a month long road trip round Europe in the 355 :grin:

I've done several trips like this before, but in regular cars that are considered less, erm, "temperamental" :wink3: Obviously the main issue is that I don't want to break down/get stuck somewhere with limited/no garage support. So, I'm looking for advice (specifically related to keeping the car going mechanically, not the legal aspects) for what things I should take with me that might allow DIY repair etc, any other top tips, things I should look out for. I'm not a complete numpty with a bit of DIY, but equally I'm not an amateur mechanic

I was thinking about getting an Indy to give the car a quick once over (say an hour's inspection/labour) before going to see if there's anything obvious that may cause a problem over the 2.5k miles or so that I'll be doing, worth it you think?

Thoughts appreciated.

Get Paul to give it a once over mate if you want to make sure everything is spot on for the trip

[D4SH]

Mario,

Im afraid I cant help with advice but Im curious where your road trip is taking you?

Im planning to do the same next summer!

[ditomaso]

just make sure you've got AA euro cover. Then make sure you've got all the necessary gear to remove a wheel in case of a puncture, fuses, large bottle of water in case of any radiator issue, oil and whatever Ferrari Spider says.

First year abroad I had my 348 checked over, then each year I typically try and time my service just before I go. I'm away in 3 weeks and no doubt will visit a dealer just to make sure the cars purring

[DrYazz]

Take some spare number plates

[Mario149]

D4SH said:

Mario,

Im afraid I cant help with advice but Im curious where your road trip is taking you?

Im planning to do the same next summer!

something along these lines at the mo

http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=d&source=s_d&a...

[Foundy]

Just had my car serviced as doing the same in 5 weeks.... Nurburgring, and then down to Monte Carlo. few days rest and then back home. About 2500 miles also and I can't wait