22 Jan 2009 12:00 AM:

I am currently making plans for our long Spring/Summer stay. Last year we ferried from Portsmouth to Bilbao, Kept the car at AAT then flew back and forth, bringing the car back in October. We travelled each journey in one go (with many breaks) However Shirene is not so good on the Ferries and we are thinking of taking the shuttle and driving down through France and Spain. Probably taking our time and making it part of the Holiday.

Does any one out there have a proven itinary, with routes and over-night stops ect? I would appreciate any good ideas and shared experiences.

Rob

Thread: Driving from the UK

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18 Mar 2008 1:52 PM:

Tasman, where did you receive your original Pack and was registering your car difficult?

Rob

Thread: Change of address on vehicle registration document

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12 Mar 2008 1:17 PM:

We are just about to bring a car over on UK plates and UK driving licence.

This thread has been very useful.

 

I have followed this up with several calls to DVL A and visits to DVLA web site and also AA.

The Vesion of the card/photo licenec that is in colour in now replaced by the new European Model. The picture on this one is now in black and white. Anyone who has just passed their test will have this new licence.

The phot has a lif of 10 years befor it needs replacing. My colour version is due to run out 2009. However, DVLA have said they will replace free of charge for the new model if I complete the usual D! form (from the post office) Free of charge because you are updating your picture, otherwise fee will be charged.

The Old (colour ) version can be supported by getting an International Drivers Permit  IDP (from selected post offices or Driving organisations - £5.00) See AA web site - driving abroad, lots of useful stuff. I am aiming at belt and braces (new card + IDP)

Thread: All you need to know about driving in Spain with a European licence

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