European cover benefits

European breakdown cover is useful for drivers who make regular business trips to the continent and for families planning on taking a car with them on holidays abroad.

Breakdowns in Europe can often be more troublesome and traumatic than those at home for a number of reasons, mainly because as the makes and models of cars differ between countries, there is a chance that it is not possible for a garage to find the correct spare parts for your car.

Another benefit of having breakdown cover for continental travel is that you are supported by a team of multilingual support staff who are on call 24 hours a day – they will be able to help direct you to a garage where they will assist in helping to effect repairs and even help with arranging for transport back to the UK for yourself, other named passengers and your vehicle.

Because of the costs involved, annual European breakdown cover plans can often double the size of a premium, but is worth considering if you are planning on taking your car abroad with you more than once a year – the costs of repairing and getting your car back to the UK could otherwise run into the thousands.

If you are planning on going on holiday in Europe, breakdown cover can often be included as part of or alongside a travel insurance policy if purchased from the same company - as well as saving you money on the combined sum, this way you will be able to enjoy the extra benefits of a travel insurance policy not included in a typical European breakdown cover plan.

If you are planning on driving abroad you should bring:

• A spare set of car keys

• Driving licence and registration documents

• All relevant insurance documents and accident forms

• GB sticker

• Tool kit, spare tyre and bulbs

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