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Advice on emergencies in France
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Use the AA first, unless it's a Tesla specific message. As above take a spare if you have the space. Also check you have all the extra gubbins French law requires Driving in France Requirements Checklist 2022
That is what I thought would be the first choice, so many thanks for confirming that.
WannabeOwner
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I have Winter and Summer tyres (on separate rims), on long trips like across France I take one "other season" wheel just in case (on the assumption that the local tyre place might not have a right-sized tyre in stock, so at least I could "get going" with some assistance). I have a can of gunge to re-inflate a tyre, and I have AA (or similar) European cover. I presume I would call them first, and Tesla second, but hadn't really thought about it until now.
I keep meaning to get a puncture "plug" kit, but have never got around to it. (Some issues with the acoustic lining in tyres, but also people saying they have used them just fine on acoustic-lined tyres
WannabeOwner
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I have the Tesla one (12V air pump and gunge-option). Purchased as an accessory, but any brand would do ... although its a heavy car, and tyres are quite high pressure, so needs to be one which won't overheat, nor take all day!
WannabeOwner
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By the by, I got a UK sticker at Folkstone (at the AA shop). But I couldn't find one anywhere in Holyhead when we went to Ireland - you'd think the shop-at-the-port would have them (tried the local supermarkets and forecourt garages too) .... if your number plate doesn't have UK (and you can be bothered ... not sure anyone seems to cares much, although in an accident it might become an issue ...) I've now bought a couple, one for next time, and left it in the first aid bag in the car.
Pretty sure when I bought my stick-on-plate recently they were still offering "GB in left margin" ones, in addition to UK ones. Dunno why ...
EDIT: Just read the link, upthread, about requirements for France. Looks like the UK-on-number-plate is not a large enough font - although a bit ambiguous, because the point being made is about UK-stick-ons specifically for the number plate ("Though they are legal in France to have on their own they are not in Spain, Malta or Cyprus. They insist on a full sized one even if you have a UK number plate sticker")
Pretty sure when I bought my stick-on-plate recently they were still offering "GB in left margin" ones, in addition to UK ones. Dunno why ...
EDIT: Just read the link, upthread, about requirements for France. Looks like the UK-on-number-plate is not a large enough font - although a bit ambiguous, because the point being made is about UK-stick-ons specifically for the number plate ("Though they are legal in France to have on their own they are not in Spain, Malta or Cyprus. They insist on a full sized one even if you have a UK number plate sticker")
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Any idea where this is in the Tesla shop? I’ll check that out and compare it to some others.
WannabeOwner
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Sorry, no. I bought it back in 2015. In those days it was a physical "shop" at a service centre ...
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Dunno if you are using a TinyUrl to avoid this site getting their commission on an Amazon referral ...
... but using an Amazon Link does mean that the site can change it to insert their referral code, and thereby get contributions to help run this site.
Sparkeur
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If you are on a motorway and have a puncture, press the SOS button next to the hazard warning button. This will put you through to services who will arrange to support you.
Considering Tesla sell tyre sealant then I’m not sure this is an issue. Plus a lot of sealants are water soluble. Not really interested in carrying a spare tyre so it’s sealant or being stuck by the side of the road!
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