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[Crazycarzowner]

Me & my better half are off on our jollies in a weeks time, going to Austria. We're going in the Omega getting a ferry from Hull to Rotterdam through Germany to Rauris.
Just after a few tips  really as it will be our maiden voyage driving abroad. I.e. fuel (petrol wise) I was wonderin about which is best for the Mig 95 or 98? Back-up things to take etc. in case of emergencies. Just completed a full service and got my emergency kit from Halfrauds, read up on the driving laws etc. Anything else I need???

Oh and my Mig has the HID lights, does anyone know if there's a guide to alter the beam for drivin on the wrong side of the road? 

[davethediver]

Me & my better half are off on our jollies in a weeks time, going to Austria. We're going in the Omega getting a ferry from Hull to Rotterdam through Germany to Rauris.
Just after a few tips  really as it will be our maiden voyage driving abroad. I.e. fuel (petrol wise) I was wonderin about which is best for the Mig 95 or 98? Back-up things to take etc. in case of emergencies. Just completed a full service and got my emergency kit from Halfrauds, read up on the driving laws etc. Anything else I need???

Oh and my Mig has the HID lights, does anyone know if there's a guide to alter the beam for drivin on the wrong side of the road? 

Hope it includes a Crank Sensor

[bigboykarl]

yes didn't somebody very famous on this forum have a crank sensor failure in france

[TheBoy]

Yes, take a genuine crank sensor. Been there, done that, car arrived home about a week after me (with a flat battery  - bloody useless French mechanics). Fitted new crank sesnor, and all was good in the world.

The headlight levers are described in the manual, 1 is up, other down. Can never remember which is which

[mrgreen]

i always use 95 in mine and so far no dramas in austria it's just super! (and the cheapest) emergency kit i take it is first aid kit and triangle, i think in germany you're suppose to have an extinguisher too but not sure and have never bothered myself but the first aid kit one is pretty important (in-date!!) along with the triangle but generally the police in Austria won't hassle you in an out of town car unless you've been particularly naughty!, in Austria you will need a Vignette for the auto bahns you can get them at most petrol stations for 10 days (around€10) these are important if you get stung without one it will cost you plenty!! speed cameras in Austria look like Square Daleks but i'm not sure if there's an agreement between England and Austria as of yet, i've done europe a few times in English camper vans and never got pulled once and i didn't have beam benders or anything! if you're near Salzburg and have probs drop me a line and i'll help you out!!

[blackviper90210]

I tend to take Hi viz vests too, can't be too careful! 

[tunnie]

Various silly rules in Euroland, Hi-Vis jacket, if you wear glasses you must take a second pair 

Bulb kit, triangle, adjust the lights ect. Cruise control is 'banned' in Belgium for some reason!

Petrol is more expensive over there, thanks to EUR conversion rate.

They are great cruisers, easily done Amsterdam in a day from Oxfordshire 

[Varche]

Headlight adjusters on RHD UK car

lever position for Europe Driverside UP passenger side DOWN

If you have a passenger my advice would be to not be afraid to ask them to remind you "Driving on the right". It is very easy to forget for example when you have had a stop somewhere for a drink/meal. Also swap drivers every two hours if you are doing big distances stints

Hope you have a great trip.

[mrgreen]

I tend to take Hi viz vests too, can't be too careful! 

yes they are particular about having them on board!, as for driving on the right for you always keep the footpath on the drivers side of the car!! that is usually my rule(albeit it the other way round for me!) it's the round abouts that always confused me at first (austrian roundabouts are a nightmare anyway) have a great trip

[o-meg-a]

Might be worth taking out European Breakdown cover if you've not got it already.
Can get 7days cover for a reasonable price and that includes repatriation of yourself and the vehicle.

Always handy and more than worth the money.