I'm going travelling and I'm taking

• Valid vehicle documents and identity cards
  Taking the kids? Don't forget their kids-ID. This is valid for three years and is best requested at least three weeks before your departure.

• Comprehensive travel and breakdown insurance
  Athlon offers significant discounts on all VAB travel and breakdown insurance for drivers who already benefit from VAB assistance through Athlon, as well as for customers who are joining for the first time. You can request the discount online.

• Copies of all important documents (including vehicle documents)
  Tip: you can also take photos of these with your smartphone.

• The spare car key
  Always keep it safe!

• A roadmap
  You never know if your GPS or smartphone might fail en route.

• A coolbox with food and drinks
  It’s particularly important to take enough water. This will keep you cool if you get stuck in a traffic jam during the hottest part of the day. Keep the coolbox in an accessible location.

• A first-aid kit
  Check whether it is still complete and whether there is a fluorescent jacket in the car for each passenger.

• Games and other entertainment
  Keep things quiet on the back seat by making sure that the kids have something to keep them occupied. A tablet, smartphone, old-school game or book: there’s something for everyone. Travelling alone? Your favourite music or a podcast are good ways of beating boredom.

• Sunshades on the rear windows
  The only way to keep out most of the heat and the brightest rays of sunshine.

Happy travels!