From 1 July 2012, it will be compulsory for all drivers in France to possess a breathalyzer test kit in their car.
This means that, in addition to the safety triangle and safety jackets which are already compulsory, drivers must now carry a hand-held breathalyzer kit in their cars, which has not been used and is still within its validity dates.
The new rule applies to all motorized vehicles. Only the drivers of “mobylettes” and those whose vehicles are equipped with an integrated system of alcohol detection will be exempt.
The rule also applies to foreign cars driving within France, even if this only happens occasionally.
The Pitstop Garage Team, featured on knowitall.ch earlier this year, is giving customers the chance to get their cars cleaned for free!
For every service booked with them between March 21st and April 30th, you will receive a free spring clean, worth Fr. 125.-. The offer is valid for services priced Fr. 300.- and above. Knowitall.ch customers can also combine this offer with Pitstop's generous 15% discount on labor rates offered in our last article, providing the total amount paid for services after the discount is Fr. 300.- or more.
To book your service, just call them on: 022 341 15 18 for Vernier or 022 342 15 18 for Geneva center.
And whilst you're at it, don''t forget to have your winter tires swapped over to summer tires to prevent them from getting too worn.
PitStop Garage Team is listed on page 66 of Know-it-all passport® 2011/2012.
PitStop Garage Team was recommended to Know-it-all passport® about 6 years ago and has been listed in the last 2 editions. As you know, all the listings in the book are free, but must come from a recommendation. The quote that was sent in by one of their clients was fantastic:
"Works on all makes of cars. Honest, trustworthy, organized, speaks English, and gets you the best combination of price and quality."
What great comments to say, especially about a garage in Switzerland! But after meeting with the owner, Emmanuel Stern, we were completely under his charm as well. His English is flawless, the corporate identity is professional and carried out through the garage in color and style, and the garage is modern and upbeat (one can almost imagine turning it into a trendy restaurant or nightclub).
As the costs of car ownership get higher and higher, it becomes increasingly difficult to justify buying a car, especially if you live in a town or city with good public transport.
However, no matter how good your local transport system is, there are always times when it is simply impossible to get to your chosen destination, either because there are no services at the time you want to travel, or they simply don’t operate in this location. This is particularly true during the festive season when many transport operators are providing a reduced service.
Mobility Car Sharing is an innovative service, which aims to fill this gap, and makes available 2,350 vehicles at 1,200 stations throughout Switzerland. Mobility customers can also car-share when they’re abroad. There are currently more than 1,700 cars in 140 towns and cities throughout Austria and Germany.
Booking a car is extremely simple. You can either:
• reserve a car online using the Internet-customer portal
• book using the “mobility car” app on your iPhone
• call a 24 hour Service Center
• use the on-board computer inside your Mobility vehicle
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