Bulbs and Fuses Europe Trip T6.1

[Buds]

I am planning my first trip into Europe in my Cali 6.1 and understand I need to carry a replacement bulb and fuse kit. Would appreciate some advice on which kit to purchase?

Many Thanks

 

[WelshGas]

I am planning my first trip into Europe in my Cali 6.1 and understand I need to carry a replacement bulb and fuse kit. Would appreciate some advice on which kit to purchase?

Many Thanks

I presume you might have LED lights front and rear?
These will be Dealer fit only. Mr Plod hasent kept upto date with these changes. So either do nothing or just get a cheap generic kit from Halfords oe eBay in case they ask.
I've never been asked.

 

[Barbara]

I am planning my first trip into Europe in my Cali 6.1 and understand I need to carry a replacement bulb and fuse kit. Would appreciate some advice on which kit to purchase?

Many Thanks

RAC only recommend not complusary. Suggest to do a search before you go of where VW dealers are on your route, useful to know where they are.

Driving in Europe checklist | Advice and tips | RAC Drive

A European travel checklist to help plan for your trip and keep you safe and on the right side of the law while you are away.

www.rac.co.uk

 

[Buds]

I presume you might have LED lights front and rear?
These will be Dealer fit only. Mr Plod hasent kept upto date with these changes. So either do nothing or just get a cheap generic kit from Halfords oe eBay in case they ask.
I've never been asked.

Yes Welsh Gas we do have LED lights. sounds a good idea thanks for your advise.

 

[Buds]

RAC only recommend not complusary. Suggest to do a search before you go of where VW dealers are on your route, useful to know where they are.

Driving in Europe checklist | Advice and tips | RAC Drive

A European travel checklist to help plan for your trip and keep you safe and on the right side of the law while you are away.

www.rac.co.uk

Thanks for reply and attachment.

 

[Ozzy Pete]

In over 20 years of travelling in Europe on Motorcycles cars and van we have never been asked for Documents, breakdown kits, prohibited foods or anything.BUT there is always the chance on your next trip you will be asked for the lot.
With LED lights you can hardly be expected to carry spares so just carry a basic Halfords bulb kit.

 

[tedgina]

In over 20 years of travelling in Europe on Motorcycles cars and van we have never been asked for Documents, breakdown kits, prohibited foods or anything.BUT there is always the chance on your next trip you will be asked for the lot.
With LED lights you can hardly be expected to carry spares so just carry a basic Halfords bulb kit.

well we have been checked in Austria on the bike for tyres roadside check, inspection for all documents in California in Italy and another bike check in north Spain .A land rover in front of me they have all the contents out drug search?but thats in40years of travels.

 

[Hawthorn37]

The UK FCO website doesn’t state that bulbs are mandatory. RAC the same. Some ferry companies say they are needed - but I guess they’re trying to sell you packs from the onboard shop! Go with the FCO.

 

[andyinluton]

The UK FCO website doesn’t state that bulbs are mandatory. RAC the same. Some ferry companies say they are needed - but I guess they’re trying to sell you packs from the onboard shop! Go with the FCO.

It’s not a legal requirement to have the spare bulbs in France, however if you get stopped with a blown bulb you will be fined unless you have a replacement in the car.

 

[dspuk]

Depending on where you leave from there are plenty of service points that sell a "Euro" kit. I bought all mine before going on the Chunnel from the AA shop in the terminal which had everything "legally" needed in it for about 30 quid inc bulbs, vests, stickers.

 

[Hawthorn37]

It’s not a legal requirement to have the spare bulbs in France, however if you get stopped with a blown bulb you will be fined unless you have a replacement in the car.

Much the same as the UK then. With conventional /halogen bulbs it’s certainly desirable to have spares. With LED bulbs front and rear replacement is not practical.