When you plan to drive through Europe on your vacation then there are a number of things regarding your auto insurance that you should check out before you leave home. Purchasing European auto-insurance can be quite expensive and may sometimes be cheaper if it is purchased in Europe. You should try to ensure that you have as much cover as possible when driving abroad. If you are involved in a collision or your vehicle breaks down miles from anywhere, not only could it be extremely inconvenient, it could burn a massive hole in your credit card.

Should you consider a more comprehensive insurance while you are travelling through Europe – for example, collision, theft, fire damage, damage to the vehicle and damage to yourself, then it could be cheaper to purchase the insurance once you get to Europe, if you buy from an independent European insurance company? As a foreigner it is quite likely that you will find yourself paying a higher premium rate than the locals, but it is still a more economical way of purchasing your European auto insurance. The extra cost might be waived, at the discretion of the provider, if you can produce a statement from your home insurance company that says you have a history of accident free driving. It is best if the document shows your driving history for the last three to five years and it is also possible to get a discount of up to sixty five percent of the gross premium if you can provide proof of the fact that you have been accident free for the past five years. Even if you are only staying in Europe for a couple of weeks, when you buy Green Card insurance in this way, you have to buy a minimum of once month’s cover. Once you have attended to these matters it will be much easier to relax and enjoy your trip across Europe.