Driving abroad
Green card insurance for driving abroad ![Third party insurance](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--3oAfPxS---/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1579630919/carbuyer/short-term-car-insurance_1.jpg)
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Green card insurance for driving abroad
If you’re planning on driving abroad outside the EU you might need a car insurance ‘green card’. But what is a green card and how do you get one?
10 May 2024
Take your dog to France: pet passports and tips when travelling to Europe by car![Dogs in cars - cage](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--FbjqZs0x--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1715250368/autoexpress/2024/05/Dogs%20in%20cars-3.jpg)
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Take your dog to France: pet passports and tips when travelling to Europe by car
Want to take your dog to France? Join the increasing number of pet owners doing just that
9 May 2024
The Channel Tunnel at 30: LeShuttle and what it means for UK motorists![The Channel Tunnel at 30](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--vHDanx1x--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1715249725/autoexpress/2024/05/The%20Channel%20Tunnel%20at%2030.jpg)
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The Channel Tunnel at 30: LeShuttle and what it means for UK motorists
The Channel Tunnel enters its fourth decade this month, but the ferry trade it was supposed to end is booming
9 May 2024
Driving abroad: your holiday car guide![Driving abroad header image](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--yKHN9NBk--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562241780/autoexpress/2/81/driving_abroad_0.jpg)
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Driving abroad: your holiday car guide
Driving abroad can be fun, family friendly and cost-effective, our tips will help you stay safe and legal on holiday
9 May 2024
Airport parking: top tips for a cheap, safe deal![Car park](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--7GphWpMx--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562244618/autoexpress/2017/06/car-park.jpg)
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Airport parking: top tips for a cheap, safe deal
Going on holiday and driving to the airport? You'll need to park your car, so here’s our guide to the dos and don'ts of airport parking
3 May 2024
International driving permit: do you need one?![Car key, driving licence, passport and International Driving Permit](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--kRtI8a76--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1713523455/autoexpress/2024/04/International%20Driving%20Permit.jpg)
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International driving permit: do you need one?
If you plan on driving abroad, you may need an International Driving Permit – here’s everything you need to know
19 Apr 2024
Should you learn to drive a manual or automatic? There’s definitely a trend!![Volkswagen Golf GTI DSG gearstick](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--M4mR2zFg--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562255584/autoexpress/vw_golf_gearstick.jpg)
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Should you learn to drive a manual or automatic? There’s definitely a trend!
EV sales are increasing, but does it make sense for learners to take an ‘auto only’ driving test?
4 Jan 2024
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Driving on the autobahn: speed limits, driving tips and history![Autobahn](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--9O0utVEn--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1639068453/autoexpress/2021/12/AdobeStock_55114089%20Autobahn.jpg)
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Driving on the autobahn: speed limits, driving tips and history
The German autobahn is world-famous for its de-restricted high-speed zones. Here’s everything you need to know about driving on the autobahn...
9 Dec 2021
Driving in France: top tips![Citroen 2CV driving in France](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--iJq_7lnN--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562248597/autoexpress/7/09/citroen-2cv_0.jpg)
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Driving in France: top tips
Our guide to driving in France has advice, tips and a car checklist to keep you safe and legal
3 Dec 2021
GB stickers no longer valid for driving abroad![GB sticker](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--in42aBe---/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1579642241/carbuyer/2019/03/gb_sticker.jpg)
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GB stickers no longer valid for driving abroad
From September, drivers travelling abroad will have to display UK stickers instead of GB ones
5 Jul 2021
Driving in Italy![Fiat 500](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--ABYrTvcX--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562241656/autoexpress/2/21/500_cult_13_0.jpg)
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Driving in Italy
Driving in Italy needn’t be a challenge, as long as you’ve checked out our handy tips
22 Apr 2021
Driving in Spain![SEAT Leon Cupra](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--SOS616_c--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562241659/autoexpress/2/22/dsc112-733_0.jpg)
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Driving in Spain
If you’re driving in Spain, read our guide for advice, top tips and a handy vehicle checklist
6 Jan 2021
Driving on the right: we take our left-hand drive test![](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--TM_KDyBS--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1563183610/autoexpress/2/22/dsc_2532.jpg)
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Driving on the right: we take our left-hand drive test
Worried about driving safely in Europe? We take a test designed to improve your holiday driving skills
23 Sep 2020
Driving in the USA: top tips![Ford Mustang](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--Uhij34wC--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562241752/autoexpress/2/67/019200200_1235473869_0.jpg)
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Driving in the USA: top tips
Before planning that American road trip or fly-drive holiday, check out our guide to driving in the US
23 Sep 2020
How to choose the best European breakdown cover![Breakdowns](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--1WyI9XCj--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562242684/autoexpress/2016/05/4505033287_2b71b7383f_o.jpg)
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How to choose the best European breakdown cover
When it’s time to compare European breakdown cover, read our guide before you buy
23 Dec 2019
Holiday car hire: scams, tips and how to get a cheap deal![Car hire 1](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--PDJW51VG--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562227918/autoexpress/0/12/160512europ_0.jpg)
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Holiday car hire: scams, tips and how to get a cheap deal
Help make sure your holiday car rental booking is trouble free with our holiday hire car guide
30 Apr 2019