P297 Teletext 297 Oct27 17:00:39 ——————————————————————————————————————— THE MOTORIST'S NIGHTMARE It's the motorist's nightmare: breaking down or crashing when dri6ing abroad. If it happens, you need to bj prepared. AA, RBC and Europ Assistance insurance schemes for continental driving cover: car repairs hotel costs if delayed car hire repatriating your car For further details: AA Five Star Service 0800 800555 SAC Eurocovjr 0800 550055 Europ Assistance 01444 442211 ——————————————————————————————————1/4—— Teletext holiday offers guide 291 WJNTJR SUN WEATHER REPORTS p203 Money WorldClock Ferries UK WeatherP297 Teletext 297 Oct27 17:09:59 ——————————————————————————————————————— THE MOTORIST'S NIGHTMARE If you need help when driving abroad, the AA or SAC insurance schemes provide the emergency number for any country. Without it, you're on your own, and some countries have no equivalent of the AA or SAC. Break-downs or crashes can bj expensive in both time and money Rjmembjr, in parts of Europe credit cards are not widely accepted. They are Austria Switzerland Spain Italy Greece ——————————————————————————————————2/4—— Ferry crossings 206 Euro roads 207 WORLDWIDE CITY WEATHER & FAX p202 Money WorldClock Ferries UK WeatherP297 Teletext 297 Oct27 17:01:19 ——————————————————————————————————————— THE MOTORISTS' NIGHTMARE Some countries have a breakdown service for use without AA or SAC cover. Dial: Austria 120 Greece 140 Italy 116 N'way (02)232585 Sweden (020)910040 Portugal Lisbon (1) 942 5095 Oporto X2) 316732 Elsewhere the police will tow you off a M-way, then you have to find a garage: Holland Denmark France Belgium Ireland Germany Lux'bourg Spain ——————————————————————————————————3/4—— Drivewise: driving abroad 296 WEATHER IN THE WINTER SUNSPOTS p203 Money WorldClock Ferries UK WeatherP297 Teletext 297 Oct27 17:00:19 O ——————————————————————————————————————— THE MOTORIST'S NIGHTMARE Breaking down or having a crash abroad without the right insurance, equipment or documentation is a nightmare. Before leaving, you must always have your car checked or serviced get proper insurance cover Find out the documents and information needed for the countries you will bj visiting Find out what essential equipment you must take to these countries. ——————————————————————————————————4/4—— Winter holiday sun 203 WORLD WEATHER WATCH p202 Money WorldClock Ferries UK Weather