The Holidays Are Here!

It’s time for the summer holidays. Do you know where you’re off to yet? Read over carefully selected tips on the most interesting destinations to visit in seven European countries. Please read carefully what to pack for your trip.

3. 7. 2018 Škoda World

Give the keyboard a rest, close your eyes, and try to imagine where you would rather be than in the office right now. Perhaps pleasantly weary as you hike in the hills, the refreshing wind fanning your face, lying on a sandy beach by the shimmering sea, cocktail in hand, or in a café on a historic square, sipping a delicious espresso...? Fortunately, it will soon be time for the summer holiday you’ve been longing for, where your dreams are sure to come true. Do you know where you’re going to spend it yet? If you’re still wavering, here’s a list of tips for an amazing holiday packed with unforgettable European destinations easily reachable by car.

	REFLECTIVE VEST These are mandatory in many countries, sometimes even for everyone in the vehicle. They’ll be useless at the bottom of the luggage compartment, so be sure to keep them within reach.
	SET OF REPLACEMENT BULBS You can’t drive in the dark. In some countries these are even mandatory. If you don’t feel up to changing them yourself, ŠKODA Assistance will help you free of charge.
	WARNING TRIANGLE This is an absolute necessity and an integral part of a car’s mandatory equipment. It must be placed where it is easily visible at a distance of at least 50 m behind the car (at least 100 m on a motorway).
	FIRST-AID KIT Check its location in the car and expiration date. We hope you will never have to use it.
	SUMMER WINDSCREEN WASHER FLUID Good visibility is basic to safety, and that means you should keep the windscreen clean. A special summer washer fluid helps to remove insects more effectively, so don’t forget to fill up the reservoir.
	TYRE PRESSURE Tyres with too low or even too high pressure have a substantially negative impact on driving characteristics and occupant safety, and especially so when the car is fully loaded.
	FULLY FUNCTIONAL AIR CONDITIONING Without your AC, you will get baked in the summer. It should be checked periodically by an expert. If necessary, the pollen filter should be replaced, the system disinfected, and the coolant refilled.
	NEXT SERVICE INSPECTION Check the date and kilometres remaining before your next regular service inspection. You don’t want to be worrying about it while travelling.
	EUROPEAN ACCIDENT REPORTING FORM Although the official European accident reporting form is not part of the mandatory equipment, having it will substantially facilitate potential negotiations with insurance companies in the event of an accident.