The driving holiday on mainland Europe is often the true test of a driver's map-reading ability and ability to prepare the car for the journey ahead. It's also a real test of your car's mechanics. So with more people taking to the road abroad, the need for preparation and some basic car maintenance has never been more important.
However, despite the best of intentions, breakdowns do happen. During summer (June - August) Green Flag receives approximately 20,000 calls from UK motorists stranded in Europe.
Should the worst happen, Green Flag has some 15,000 mechanics at locations on mainland Europe, ready to come to your aid. Whether it's a breakdown, accident, or anything else that brings your car to a halt, trained mechanics are close by. And if you can't drive yourself back home, our European motoring assistance package provides a chauffeur service.
So who are you going to turn to for advice? Well, Green Flag has put together some ideas and advice for anyone venturing out on Europe's roads this summer.
Read on to find out about:
- Preparation: avoiding breakdown blues, free online routes, car preparation and legal requirements
- Essential checks: 'must-haves' for the journey ahead
- Swot up on Euro driving rules: requirements abroad plus key motoring terms
- Country by country guide: your pointers to safe and legal driving in Europe
