If you are planning to drive your UK registered car in mainland Europe, it is worth checking with your insurance provider to make sure that you have adequate cover.
Even some fully comprehensive policies only offer the minimum requirement of cover for the particular country that you are visiting, this is often a standard third party cover. It is well worth clarifying the situation with your insurer before you leave the UK and it is worth taking out breakdown cover too.
In Spain for instance it is illegal to tow broken down or damaged cars on the roads unless they are being moved by a breakdown truck, so it is worth also making sure that you have roadside assistance in place to make your travelling less stressful.
It is also recommended to check out the legal requirements for motorists in whatever countries you plan to visit. For instance, in Spain it is necessary to carry a high visibility safety vest for both driver and front seat passenger and these must be worn if you need to get out of your car in the event of a breakdown.
Check the AA website for compulsory equipment when driving on the Continent.
2 comments so far
1 driving school worcester // May 13, 2011 at 1:35 am
Having your insurance is an important thing. It shouldn’t be neglected.
2 plumbing // Jun 5, 2011 at 8:20 am
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