If you intend to drive an automobile or ride a motorbike through the European Union, then you need to arrange the correct insurance. In fact, many insurance firms are now recommending to motorists that overseas or European Community breakdown cover is a key requirement if you wish to drive abroad. The good news is that if you do your research, it doesn’t have to be expensive.

Those motorists who wish to drive in a region that is not within their usual cover policy, may have to obtain Green card insurance. This demonstrates to traffic enforcement officials in other states that you have the needed Insurance arrangements to drive in their territory.

The question is, how do you arrange your foreign breakdown cover so it is as cheap as possible? If you keep the following in mind, you should be able to ensure that you get covered for the lowest price possible.

When you drive in Euro Community, you will need to take both your current home license, and an international license. Your current car insurance company will be able to supply the necessary documents for you to get one, or advise you as to where you can find the application forms.

It may be more expensive to purchase your EU auto cover from your current policy provider so you should seek assistance from varied sources. A Green Card is what is most often recommended, the cost of which does not have to be extortionate if you have the right information. A Green Card will tell whoever looks at it, usual local traffic enforcement and border guards, that you are fully insured to drive in most EU states.

Due to the quirks of international driving laws, particularly if you are going from European country to country, it will be cheaper for you to arrange your breakdown cover before you go, rather than on arrival.