MANCHESTER, UNITED KINGDOM — (Marketwire) — 05/23/12 — Swinton, the leading high street retailer of is warning motorists who are planning on driving cars more than 10 years old abroad this summer, to make sure their vehicle fits in with foreign rules and regulations.
As drivers plan trips to Europe for the UEFA Euro 2012, it is crucial that any vehicle being driven meets safety specifications, says Swinton. Older vehicles may fail to reach the requirements of certain countries, so it is advisable to check this before departure.
Drivers need to also be aware of the laws and requirements of the countries they are driving through.
From making sure a vehicle has a valid MOT to checking out the different rules of certain countries, there are plenty of things that a driver can forget and plenty of things that can go wrong.
Swinton-s top tips for driving aboard to Euro 2012:
Steve Chelton, Claims Manager at Swinton said: “Anyone planning on driving abroad needs to make sure they are familiar with what different countries expect. A rule in one country may not necessarily apply in the next. No matter where you are it is important to ensure you are fully covered for any eventuality.”
Contacts:
SKV Communications
Mairead Rodden or Lucy Gordon
0161 838 7770