Way that go on holiday by car is not trivial

"O n do part not for 800 km as it will look for bread", likes to recall Bernard Darniche, car champion and President of citizens of the road. Way that go on holiday by car is not trivial. Prepares such journey, both at the level of the mount to the traveller, and once on the road, the caution is necessary: the driver of the rushes of July or August alongside indeed all kinds of users who are not familiar to him: professionals of the road, foreign tourists, of caravan dwellers, motorcyclists, but also the "people". An explosive cocktail.

Why not train-car

Of course, can be waived to his car. A small urban is not necessarily a great road. It can also put it on the train (). A good idea, a bit green. Unfortunately, it is very cheap. In addition, the cities served, the departure and arrival, remain few. But when it works, the SNCF then goes into four so the car arrives safely. It can even send a carrier seeking, at home or Office. Cost of 55 euros in Paris intramural, 65 euros in Ile-de-France. The price of passage depends on the size of the vehicle if it is an ATV, but two-wheelers, motorcycles or scooters, are also accepted... like the quads! Downloadable, auto-train guide is full of practical information: it is learned that bikes can be supported for free, but also that the breakfast, to the arrival of night trains, is now billed, while small price. The auto-train formula is finally no shortage of advantages: avoids congestion, there is his car on the spot, can, sans souci, carry a maximum of luggage (which it will be careful to put in the trunk, from the eyes).

Another solution with the train or plane, the rental of a vehicle upon arrival. The major rental companies offer packages for the weekend, week, month at more reasonable prices, that they are sometimes unlimited mileage. A glance on the rates charged by the hirers local, even if they are not in the immediate vicinity of the station, can also book a good surprise.

The mechanical to evil

If however, you decide to go by car, ten rules must be respected to arrive safely and in good shape. It must never forget that summer migration are poorly not only agencies for travellers, but also the mechanics.

The first precaution is simple: it must be that the vehicle is in perfect working condition. Means must be check - or be verified by a professional - five specific points: the level of oil and brake fluid, coolant, windshield wipers... The State of wipers, lights, fire stop, distress and turn signal lights. Do you have spare bulbs in the glove compartment

The brakes, and especially platelets, are to control the State and the tyre pressure. A long journey on Highway requires a slight "over-inflation" (0.2 to 0.3 bar more than the normal pressure recommended by the tyre). If you load too vehicle, tyres will be the first, but not only, the ordeal: shock absorbers will also suffer. It must never be forgotten that a car in overload is much less manageable and especially that it hinders many less well!

Small expenses, interest

Compulsory for two years now, make sure that you have a jacket of security at hand. The best is even to have two, or even one per passenger (found for 2 euros per Internet!). The warning triangle is also mandatory. Is it well in the trunk

One of the main enemies of "travellers of the road" is the heat. While air conditioning team a number of vehicles. Attention however: at full speed, it consumes about 1 litre of fuel per 100 kilometres. There are alternatives: the visor side window curtains are effective enough. Prefer models suction cup, inexpensive (less than 20 euros for the two rear Windows) or paste electrostatic fabric. If extended to the Sun, choose aluminium sunshield. Folding, it will easily find its place in the vehicle.

Two Council still: before leaving, visit www. carbeo. com, or the very official to find the cheapest gas stations. And to avoid the tails at the toll booth, get a toll Liber T badge.