Here's something else you might want to add to the list of things to have with your vehicle - a rescue sheet. I only discovered this today:
http://www.acl.lu/Mobilite/Rescue-Sheet
Basically it gives the rescue services the info they need to know exactly the best places to cut to get you out as quickly and safely as possible. These are the ones for EU models,
http://www.acl.lu/Mobilite/Rescue-Sh...-constructeurs not sure where you would find them for UK spec vehicles.
Oh and a handy guide translation guide for a couple of the vehicle docs you must have onboard and none of which must be copies, it's the most commonly used English phrases the police will use that don't mean much in English unless you know what they are:
- Grey Card = V5
- Control Certificate = MOT Certificate
- Green Card = European Insurance Certificate, signed!!
- ID = Your Passport
I also have to carry the car's "Certificate of Conformity" but I don't know if you get given one with UK cars - it details the exact specifications of the car as it was imported, with any subsequent changes listed on the grey card (V5). It's the thing that prevents me simply putting any old wheels/tyres on my car.