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France this year
Whose heading to France this year (with tintent). Was thinking about using usual crosing (porstmouth - Caen) as if there is any with traffic after brexit its more likely to be dover.
Might get a IDP as well just in case - only £5.50 from the post office
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Older - D3 TDV6 XS Auto - Lugano Teal with Almond Leather, 20" Stormers, Shiny Tailpipes, DVD/TV - and obligatory D3 sticker
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22nd Jan 2019 4:30 pm
D&G
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Just make sure you get the right one.
From RAC
Which IDP will I require?
1949 IDP: If you are travelling to Ireland, Malta, Spain or Cyprus, you may require a 1949 IDP. The 1949 convention IDP is valid for 12 months.
1968 IDP: If you are travelling to all other EU states, you may require a 1968 IDP. The 1968 convention IDP is valid for three years, or for however long your driving licence is valid, if that date is earlier.
1926 IDP: A 1926 IDP is not required in any EU state. However, it is required it if you plan to drive in Mexico or Somalia.
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22nd Jan 2019 4:56 pm
Ken
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WE have been advised that a green card is more than likely to be required and an IDP
But they aren't sure
22nd Jan 2019 4:58 pm
al cope
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D&G - to your neck of the woods
so 1968 IDP should be OK - I have always requested a green card from my insurers anyway.
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Gone - MY18 D5 HSE - Corris on 22's with Black Pack
Now gone - MY16 D4 SE Tech, Loire Blue, Almond Leather, Privacy, plus some other goodies.
Old - MY12 D4 SDV6 XS Auto - Ipanema Sand with Almond Leather - Plus other niceties, and D4.com sticker
Older - D3 TDV6 XS Auto - Lugano Teal with Almond Leather, 20" Stormers, Shiny Tailpipes, DVD/TV - and obligatory D3 sticker
Ancient - D3 TDV6 S - Tonga with Ebony, 20" Stormers, satnav & DVD
22nd Jan 2019 5:05 pm
D&G
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Location: Charente 16480
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Ken wrote:
WE have been advised that a green card is more than likely to be required and an IDP
But they aren't sure
It is an issue that nobody does know. I would say having both is a good idea. Can't imagine there is much of a charge for a green card.An honorable defeat is better than a dishonorable victory.” ― Millard Fillmore
2006 Disco 3
Gas Gas 300ec / Gas Gas tx249 / Bandit 1250
XR 650r / Pajero 2.8 Lifted and Safari Snorkel-gone.
22nd Jan 2019 5:14 pm
D&G
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al cope wrote:
D&G - to your neck of the woods
so 1968 IDP should be OK - I have always requested a green card from my insurers anyway.
Al
Will pm you my contact details, not that you will need any assistance with a D4 but just in case. I am no mechanic but might be able to assist in other ways.An honorable defeat is better than a dishonorable victory.” ― Millard Fillmore
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Gas Gas 300ec / Gas Gas tx249 / Bandit 1250
XR 650r / Pajero 2.8 Lifted and Safari Snorkel-gone.
22nd Jan 2019 5:18 pm
al cope
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Hi D&G - not sure exactly where we are heading for just yet - but have shiny new D5 now so hopefully wont need assitance (touching all the wood I can find)
AlVolvo XC90 B5 Plus Dark
Gone - MY18 D5 HSE - Corris on 22's with Black Pack
Now gone - MY16 D4 SE Tech, Loire Blue, Almond Leather, Privacy, plus some other goodies.
Old - MY12 D4 SDV6 XS Auto - Ipanema Sand with Almond Leather - Plus other niceties, and D4.com sticker
Older - D3 TDV6 XS Auto - Lugano Teal with Almond Leather, 20" Stormers, Shiny Tailpipes, DVD/TV - and obligatory D3 sticker
Ancient - D3 TDV6 S - Tonga with Ebony, 20" Stormers, satnav & DVD
22nd Jan 2019 6:18 pm
D&G
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D5. Your are on your own
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XR 650r / Pajero 2.8 Lifted and Safari Snorkel-gone.
22nd Jan 2019 6:21 pm
Russell
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We are heading back to Le Mans and Chateau Chanteloupe
Great site friendly people and loads of D3/4/5/ ownrs plus a fair few RRS ownersMY17 D5 1st Edition Namib Orange
MY15 D4 HSE Kaikoura Stone
MY12 D4 HSE Nara Bronze Sold and gone
MY11 D4 HSE Stornaway Grey Sold and gone
D3 S spec Silver Sold and gone
Tow bar, full length roof bars, side steps, tow bar storage unit, surround camers.
D4 camera club
22nd Jan 2019 7:24 pm
John C
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I heard Britanny Ferries on the news earlier, though sounds like it it’s not your route, and around Easter, but worth noting :
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Oh overseas breakdown cover that Manufactures provide is also in question
Its all RatShit
23rd Jan 2019 6:16 am
al cope
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saw the stuff ths morning about Brittany - will keep a close eye.
On manufactures warrenty breakdown cover, I have never relied or used it abroad as it doesnt recover the caravan all the way home. When I checked with LR they would recover your car and 'van but only to the closest dealer.
AlVolvo XC90 B5 Plus Dark
Gone - MY18 D5 HSE - Corris on 22's with Black Pack
Now gone - MY16 D4 SE Tech, Loire Blue, Almond Leather, Privacy, plus some other goodies.
Old - MY12 D4 SDV6 XS Auto - Ipanema Sand with Almond Leather - Plus other niceties, and D4.com sticker
Older - D3 TDV6 XS Auto - Lugano Teal with Almond Leather, 20" Stormers, Shiny Tailpipes, DVD/TV - and obligatory D3 sticker
Ancient - D3 TDV6 S - Tonga with Ebony, 20" Stormers, satnav & DVD
23rd Jan 2019 8:09 am
andy27
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Location: Chesterfield
Posts: 82
Just as an add on to this anyone thinking of taking the dog(s) with them i noticed in the vets the other day that you need to allow 4 months to get a passport.
23rd Jan 2019 8:16 am
EssBee123
Member Since: 14 Feb 2019
Location: Durham
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D&G wrote:
Just make sure you get the right one.
From RAC
Which IDP will I require?
1949 IDP: If you are travelling to Ireland, Malta, Spain or Cyprus, you may require a 1949 IDP. The 1949 convention IDP is valid for 12 months.
1968 IDP: If you are travelling to all other EU states, you may require a 1968 IDP. The 1968 convention IDP is valid for three years, or for however long your driving licence is valid, if that date is earlier.
1926 IDP: A 1926 IDP is not required in any EU state. However, it is required it if you plan to drive in Mexico or Somalia.
Where are you planning on going?
Looks like he'll need the 1968 IDP if it's France he's going to.
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with traffic after brexit its more likely to be dover.
Your are on your own 
