frenchy

I have a light bulb kit from Lidl or Aldi for £3, might do the job, might not, dunno

The Triangle(s) are definitely not taken lightly, must have item

www.prix-carburants.gouv.fr for your fuel prices, best looking for supermarket fuel

the breathalysers can be had in supermarkets for 1 euro

where are you going to?

curren1963

I'm driving through France in Sept, on my way to Switzerland then Italy.

From my re-collection all I need is the above items plus the Vignette for Switz.

Could anyone kindly confirm this please; thanks.

ch3tman

Thanks for the fuel prices link, very handy. I assume I'm looking out for the SP98 grade ... As for destination, check for 5/6 posts above yours.

GreenmanS2000

I bought the deflectors for my le mans trip but didn't fit them - just kept them in the glove box with a view to fitting them if I got stopped. They can be a sod to get off but I have the headlight protectors fitted so less of an issue.

ch3tman

Bump - to help a recently posted thread with similar questions

BenRNBP

This seems as good a thread as any to add this to:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-23619783

Basically the Gendarmes will be able to on-the-spot fine you for speeding if you are caught - up to £320ish !

Santenay

Yes all the above plus vehicle documentation, V5, MOT, insurance etc.
You only need the Vignette if you intend you use the Swiss auto routes.
You can easily get through Switzerland without using them and it's more interesting driving.
You can pick up a vignette that still has time on it from the internet.
Avoid the Mont Blanc tunnel if you are not pressed for time and if using St Bernards Pass don't use the snow protection tunnel.

BuzzRM

Not sure how that works as they are a one-time application. They disintegrate when you remove them. It has to be stuck on the screen to be legal. The police are fond of parking at the top of the off-slips to check cars coming off the motorway. Easy money for them.

If you're in the Nyon area, check out the road to St-Cergue. A nice twisty road climbing from 400m to 1100m. Very popular with bikers (it's closed once a year for time trials). It's just been resurfaced too, so it's nice and smooth. This is my daily commute.

Santenay

Not sure how that works as they are a one-time application. They disintegrate when you remove them. It has to be stuck on the screen to be legal.
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It is not something I have personally purchased, but I know people who have. There are some for sale on e-bay now.
When driving the S I try not to use auto routes/motorways as this is not a pleasure for me. I make the journey part of the holiday, use normal roads where possible, drive for 2 to 3 hours, stop for lunch, then the same in the afternoon. You find some great roads, see more of the country, meet some interesting people, eat some fantastic food and have a really enjoyable experience.

bite me

Autobulbs updated their page and kits recently and we get 10% with s2kuk