When you hire a car the insurance you get is usually limited to third party fire and theft, this means that you have no insurance for any damage done to the rental car should a collision arise, this could leave you with a hefty bill. Get collision insurance at home for the duration of your trip, it should cost around $10 a day. You will also need European breakdown insurance, some EU countries won’t allow you to drive on their roads without such insurance

On both the Europeanand the American roads scooter and motorcycle riders are becoming an increasingly common sight. Scooters in particular are becoming more popular, a craze that started in Europe, specifically Italy with their invention of the Vespa. The American scooter market has been cornered by Honda and Yamaha.

Most people who drive a car will have breakdown cover, which means that at the very least they will receive roadside assistance if their car breaks down in the middle of nowhere. If you plan on driving your car in countries other than the UK, Italy for example, then your ordinary breakdown cover is of no use.