Discover driving license requirements for destination countries (international reqd.?) Find out more

Consider having your car serviced bearing in mind planned mileage

Consider insurance cover, extending your existing

Consider breakdown cover, as part of existing insurance or separately

Ensure insurance cover will repatriate your car and party

Discover regulations relevant to the country of travel/speed limits/alcohol limits . Find out more

Buy/fit light alignment kit/obligatory warning triangle/s/day- glo vest/torch/bulb kit/first aid kit/fire extinguisher

Check car height with ferry/tunnel operator

Photocopy registration document/MOT/insurance docs. Take originals/leave one set behind.

Arrange for GB identity sticker for car

Remind yourself of maximum load limits from car manual

Check oil/coolant/brake fluid/ tyre pressures inc spare

Consider taking vital spares/fan belt/oil/water