If you plan on travelling to Europe this year and driving your own car while you are there then you should have European breakdown cover. Many people think that because they are covered in the event of breakdowns at home, that this will be enough when they are in Europe, but this is not the case. If you think it’s a problem breaking down in your own country just imagine the problems it could cause if your were travelling in Europe and without European car breakdown cover.

The AA and similar organisations quote around £60 or $90 for six months cover; however, if you plan to take a trip of more than three weeks duration then you would need the next level of cover which is around $150. If you are already a member of the AA or similar organization then most of them offer a ten percent discount on this price for their existing members.

Those people who are planning to drive through France might find that breakdown cover roadside assistance is unavailable and you might find that you have to phone the police for assistance. If you are driving back to the UK from Europe then your breakdown cover may not be operable, as most of them say that you have to be leaving the UK rather than returning in order to get that cover.

Should you plan to hire a car when you arrive in Europe, then do your homework first. You will save yourself a lot of trouble if you choose a rental company that offers inclusive cover where you won’t be charged excess in case of damage or theft.
Driving across Europe can be a lot of fun, providing you make sure that your auto insurance and breakdown cover are up to date and valid in the company in which you are driving.