Increasingly drivers want to take their car with them when they go abroad to somewhere like France. However, if you are thinking of driving overseas then you should be aware that your home car insurance will not cover you in another country. If you want to drive legally and safely when you go on vacation to France, and you are not an EU citizen, then you need what is known as international car cover. If you don’t have this kind of cover and you have an accident then you could find yourself with a large bill and possible compensation costs at a time when you least expect it.

One of the things that you need to be clear on is just what you are covered for when you buy international car insurance. You may only be covered for basic liability or third party insurance, this means that if you have a collision and your car is a write off, you will find yourself having to finance a new car. The same rule applies here to drivers from other European countries, if you only have third party insurance at home, and you only buy European breakdown cover, then again, you will not be covered if your car is written off

Whether you come from another European country or outside of it, you really do need breakdown cover. France is the only country in Europe that does not provide roadside assistance, not only could a breakdown cost you a lot of money; it could also mean that you are stuck on a strange road for hours. Most breakdown policies have a phone system that you can call for roadside assistance should you break down. If you follow these tips then your drive through France should be pleasant with no unexpected motoring expenses to worry about.