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No Mildred, all cars don't look alike. Some are big, some are small, some are boxy, some are stylistic. In Europe gasoline is between two and three times as much as we pay here. In most places now it costs about $6.00 per gallon. Most of the European community is interested in fuel economy. In the Netherlands the taxes on their automobiles are based on weight, horsepower, and the type of fuel used. The taxes are very high. Anyway, in order to have really good fuel economy the manufacturers have developed more efficient engines, lighter cars by the use of different materials, and smaller cars. True, there are still the big Jaguars, Mercedes, BMWs, and many others. There is even a small market for some of our gas guzzlers. But most of the Dutch people drive small cars and also use their bikes for local travel. There is a lesson there someplace.
These are photos of some of the cars you will see around Amsterdam.
Note: Please notice the railing behind the small truck. That is what usually keeps cars out of the canals. Sometimes it doesn't, and the fire brigade comes and fishes the drowned car out of the canal for about 1500 Euros. Apparently, if the driver remains with the vehicle, there is no charge. Theme: Car/Motor HomeOther Contact: everywhere
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 by Robin922
I can sum it up in one word… Don’t!
Many of the streets are narrow, parking places can be hard to find, and if you do find a place to part, it won’t be cheap.
The old saying, “I could have walked it faster… “ was never any truer.
Driving in Amsterdam should be left to the locals, and most of them won’t even drive in the city. Leave a Comment Theme: Car/Motor Home
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 Piet Heyn Tunnel East entrance by pieter_jan_v
There is a seperate tunnel for the tramline 26 to IJburg. Leave a Comment Theme: Car/Motor Home
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The car is a very easy way to get from A to B. The roads are good, and there are plenty of them. But.... be aware of the traffic jams. The roads are full here, and during rushhour a lot of road have traffic jams. Another disadvantage is finding a parking spot for your car. And if you find one in or close to the center of a city, you have to pay for it. There are parking meters everywhere! In this picture you can see a parking meter. You can recognize them by a big P. So don't forget to always have enough change with you when you come here by car. Parking can be very expensive in the major cities, and Amsterdam is no exception to that. If you don't pay for your parking you run the risk of getting a huge fine, your car will be clamped and towed away as well. Leave a Comment Theme: Car/Motor Home
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If you want absolutely free, go to the train station in Weesp. You can park your car there and the train takes you in 12-16 minutes to the Amsterdam Central Station.
There are about 4 trains per hour. Leave a Comment
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 Waterlooplein underground
Parking garage by pieter_jan_v
From A10 ring highway follow signs for S100, exit "centrum"; follow P signs. Leave a Comment
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 The Nieuwmarkt
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 by ankx
There are two ways to avoid getting stuck in a queue or driving round in circles along the canals. First: leave the car at home and take public transport. Second: if you do come by car, park at the P+R sites at the ArenA and the Olympic stadium. Leave a Comment Theme: Car/Motor Home
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