AKCH01
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Heading to Spa at the end of the month for the F1, think I'll try and stay on the French roads for as long as feasible before heading north.Belgium motorways have always been terrible
Heading to Spa at the end of the month for the F1, think I'll try and stay on the French roads for as long as feasible before heading north.Belgium motorways have always been terrible
You need to trust that it will go up! It was a bit hit and miss for me until a mate said you need to be doing at least 25kmh for it to work properly so have courage. It's a bit heart in mouth though!Emovis tag is genius. Had one for 10 years or so and always brings me joy to cruise through tolls at 30km/h
Likewise! We used to go every year for about 15 years and going back this year after a few years off. Main plan was to avoid Brussels at all costs, worse than the M25. NB. It's not just the roads in Belgium, driving standards are far worse than F or NL based on the amount of emergency braking we have endured as they wander into the overtaking lane oblivious!Heading to Spa at the end of the month for the F1, think I'll try and stay on the French roads for as long as feasible before heading north.
We’ll be in the queue with you on Monday also. Should be interesting!So I hear! Well perhaps see you en route, we're taking the tunnel early Thursday and then back on the horrifically busy Monday.
I left it stupidly late to book it so opted for flexi plus, hopefully not too long a wait there! Anyone else heading to Spa for the F1?We’ll be in the queue with you on Monday also. Should be interesting!
So not heading to spa but as we’ve had frustrations coming back into the UK when it’s busy before we have also opted for flexiplus for the return leg (went out trouble free on a standard ticket). Hoping that minimises the chances of too much hassle and waiting around!I left it stupidly late to book it so opted for flexi plus, hopefully not too long a wait there! Anyone else heading to Spa for the F1?
I had to do the Flexi thing too, daylight robbery. I'll be heading in the opposite direction, but hope you have an awesome time at Spa.I left it stupidly late to book it so opted for flexi plus, hopefully not too long a wait there! Anyone else heading to Spa for the F1?
BTW, my old Emovis tag had run out of battery or expired (it tells you when you log into your account) and I had to get a new one. To be fair it arrived within 24 hrs of ordering, but just worth checking yours is still in working order before you head to Europe.No different to any modern car TBF.
- AA or equivalent
- Tyre repair or spare (you may struggle to find matching tyres at short notice, so be prepared for a wait or get something similar if you get a flat)
- Don't get carried away with MPH as some countries will impound the car
- Try via michelin to plan your route, they are more up-to-date with seasonal road closure.
- Remember it's a big car and most old hotels carparks and entrance can be tight and be aware most charge c€25.00 per night for the car to be parked or double that in place like Monaco... it soon adds up
- Don't drive for too long per day or your passengers may not enjoy the trip and you may not be able to repeat it.
- Get a fob for the toll roads via https://www.emovis-tag.co.uk/subscr...MI6YOMpajJ-QIVdGHmCh0vHAMFEAAYASAAEgI3IPD_BwE
- watch out for Ethanol content at the pumps
- If going via the chunnel, book your car as if it has a roof box so you can use the coach carriage... saves you knackering the alloys.
- France still closes for a very long lunch so plan your fueling if in the sticks...no fun waiting for 3 hours when you are on fumes (I know).
- Some mountain routes are closed very early in the autumn for snow and ice.
- Enjoy
Don't think you can. I bought mine from https://switzerlandtravelcentre.com/en/gbr/search which seems to be the official place but it still cost £50!Where can you buy the Swiss motorway vignette without being fleeced with a massive booking fee?
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I used Tolltickets as per @RoaryRati and got it ever so slightly cheaper (I think!)Don't think you can. I bought mine from https://switzerlandtravelcentre.com/en/gbr/search which seems to be the official place but it still cost £50!
At the 1st petrol station by the border? Well you still could 3yrs ago when I last wentWhere can you buy the Swiss motorway vignette without being fleeced with a massive booking fee?
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Where can you buy the Swiss motorway vignette without being fleeced with a massive booking fee?
Eb