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[MikeDundee]

So do vauxhall sell a proper spare bulb kit then?

Check this out..hellfrauds £15.99............ http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/categorydisplay_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_categoryId_31553_langId_-1_topCategoryId__parentcategoryrn_33958_crumb_33958_topcategory_33958

[Taxi_Driver]

Sorry for sounding thick, but what are HID's?

You've got a CD so you shouldnt have HID's, unless option fitted.
Easy way to check (works 99% of the time) have you got adjustable headlight up/down on headlight switch cluster.....if so you've got ordinary filament bulbs  

[Rock]

Is a GB sticker still needed for the back of the car?

[TheBoy]

Is a GB sticker still needed for the back of the car?

Yup

[STMO123]

Is a GB sticker still needed for the back of the car?

See my previous reply. If you put GB stickers on, you'll need even more cash for the french piggies....

[Rock]

So do vauxhall sell a proper spare bulb kit then?

Check this out..hellfrauds £15.99............ http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/categorydisplay_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_categoryId_31553_langId_-1_topCategoryId__parentcategoryrn_33958_crumb_33958_topcategory_33958

Ahh, perfect thanks!

[MikeDundee]

Is a GB sticker still needed for the back of the car?

See my previous reply. If you put GB stickers on, you'll need even more cash for the french piggies....

It wont cost you much if you put a scottish EU sticker on , I've got a spare scottish car sticker kit or your can get them at; http://www.carflagkits.co.uk

[omegaV6CD]

Omega HID headlights have levers to adjust beam from UK to a 'flat' setting, hence no silly headlight beam stickers required....

Does that mean that my car has HID's i never knew!

[omegaV6CD]

I will be taking the Omega across to France in February which will be my first bash at driving abroad.

Is there anything I need to do to the car before I go in preparation please? I have already got a long string of garlic ready to hang from the rear view mirror.  

Get a snooper with you, otherwise you will end up paying 90euro speeding fines like me. Make sure the car is spot on and give it a thorough inspection, i usually do a full service before each trip and i was never let down. Ferrysavers.com is your place for ferry tickets.

[omegaV6CD]

I will be taking the Omega across to France in February which will be my first bash at driving abroad.

Is there anything I need to do to the car before I go in preparation please? I have already got a long string of garlic ready to hang from the rear view mirror.  

Sorry, i forgot to mention that you need european breakdown cover, i always take it and it costs about 60 quid.

[TheBoy]

I will be taking the Omega across to France in February which will be my first bash at driving abroad.

Is there anything I need to do to the car before I go in preparation please? I have already got a long string of garlic ready to hang from the rear view mirror.  

Sorry, i forgot to mention that you need european breakdown cover, i always take it and it costs about 60 quid.

Worth every penny as well

[TheBoy]

I will be taking the Omega across to France in February which will be my first bash at driving abroad.

Is there anything I need to do to the car before I go in preparation please? I have already got a long string of garlic ready to hang from the rear view mirror.  

Get a snooper with you, otherwise you will end up paying 90euro speeding fines like me. Make sure the car is spot on and give it a thorough inspection, i usually do a full service before each trip and i was never let down. Ferrysavers.com is your place for ferry tickets.

Rumour is that they also time you between the toll booths as well....   ....I tend to keep close to the limits over there.  If its a long stretch of toll, I may boot it a little, and stop at some services for a break...

[Andy B]

Is a GB sticker still needed for the back of the car?

Yup

If you have GB on the reg plate then you don't require separate GB stickers.

[tunnie]

hello again!

I was researching sites for my Euro-road trip next year, can't remember where i saw it. but i think its italy or someware over there, that if you ware glasses for driving, then legally you must have a second pair!

Ohh and its illegal to run out of petrol on the German autobahns too!

Sorry for the late re-post, watching top gear on UKTV G2.... they had the Monaro on there..... god damn thats a nice car... and they are only 15k on autotrader i want i want i want i want !!!!!!!!

[omegaV6CD]

I will be taking the Omega across to France in February which will be my first bash at driving abroad.

Is there anything I need to do to the car before I go in preparation please? I have already got a long string of garlic ready to hang from the rear view mirror.  

Get a snooper with you, otherwise you will end up paying 90euro speeding fines like me. Make sure the car is spot on and give it a thorough inspection, i usually do a full service before each trip and i was never let down. Ferrysavers.com is your place for ferry tickets.

Rumour is that they also time you between the toll booths as well....   ....I tend to keep close to the limits over there.  If its a long stretch of toll, I may boot it a little, and stop at some services for a break...

Funny enough, i have heard the same thing but i never had a problem, my speed was an average of 95mph. The tunnels have usually speed cameras that are very sensitive. Italian police is less strict than the french.