and if i take part?

Be strong of mind, and spirit

Think long and hard about what car to buy. Automatic helps, as is a larger engine size. Make sure you have someone who knows their stuff check the car before you leave.

Buy your car at least ONE MONTH before the event, so that your V5 document arrives in time - otherwise you will have problems leaving your vehicle on the continent.

THE PAPERWORK

Remember that every car on the dumball must be legal to drive in every country we pass through. Bring your vehicle registration document (V5), your insurance policy and Insurance documents. All insurers cover you for the EU, if we drive through countries outside the EU, you can purchase insurance on the border as we enter the country. Temporary EU insurance for a week costs around £120 for three drivers.We also recommend getting an IDP (international driving permit) from a post office for £5 - these are especially useful outside the EU.

DITCHING THE CAR

We will always endeavour to find a scrap yard or recycling plant to leave your car at when we reach our destination. If you want to make other arrangements, that's up to you...

NAVIGATING THE ROUTE

You will be given a drivers manual that details everything you need to know: meeting places & times, who your team leader is, maps and accommodation details. Also bring currency for the countries we will travel through. If you don't, you have to find a cash machine when you get there, and that can be more of a pain than it sounds: we're not going to Birmingham after all.