Planning a Euro Trip in late Sept 2022

[mr pg]

Emovis have stock as of today as I ordered one earlier to replace my expring one before we go on 8th Sept. Highly recommended.

 

[johnbray]

Can I ask where you obtained the Emovis TAG as according to their website they are still out stock for the French TAG's

 

[911hillclimber]

I am assuming mine is now with a flat battery, been 4 years since last used.

How do you go about a battery change or do you just buy another one?

 

[TDH]

Yes, I just checked and it’s showing as still out of stock.

I think, when I asked, I was told that when the battery is flat you return it and the tag is replaced.

 

[mr pg]

Managed to get one ordered from Emovis last night and have a confirmation email. This morning it states not available until 24th-26th. Maybe they only had a limited number that went quickly?

Batteries can't be replaced. Webiste advises when tag is showing as nearing expiry to request a new one and return old one to get your deposit back.

 

[TDH]

Well done for that!! I’ve just been in touch with them - they say they just had a few and made them available yesterday; the main stock is due between 24th and 26th. Brilliant timing on your part!

 

[jockmog]

If you don't mind chain hotels the Novotel Clermont Ferrand is only 3 minutes from junction 16 on the A71. I have used it many times. While in Perpignan it is worth taking a short drive to Collioure (one of the reasons we have used the Novotel in Clermont Ferrand).

 

[jockmog]

On an associated subject, can anyone suggest a European breakdown/recovery insurance for Porsches which are more than 15 years old?

 

[ScottishSpyder]

RAC webpage has no age restriction except on batteries.

 

[mr pg]

I'm going with AA for my 20 old 996.

 

[jockmog]

Thank you both. I have used the AA in the past but for some reason I thought that there was an age cut-off at 15 years.

 

[boothy]

These people - https://routenchaplin.co.uk/specialist-vehicles/breakdown-insurance

deal with a lot of vintage cars. i.e. pre 1940, so should be able to accommodate.

I have had cars from 1935 and 1960 covered with them.

Never used the breakdown facility, but they get good reviews from the vintage car fraternity.

Peter

 

[911hillclimber]

I've looked at RAC and AA, as i doubt others have the clout to fix things when asked. Both quote the same, about £160.

For about £100 more (!) you can upgrade considerably to your cover.

I read the AA have a 15 year cut off, BUT do cover for Classic Cars.

I've had RAC for all my boxster trips, never claimed, so will be going RAC/£160.

 

[TDH]

If you don't mind chain hotels the Novotel Clermont Ferrand is only 3 minutes from junction 16 on the A71. I have used it many times. While in Perpignan it is worth taking a short drive to Collioure (one of the reasons we have used the Novotel in Clermont Ferrand).

Thanks for the pointers