European Breakdown Cover

Taking your car abroad and driving in Europe can be a lot of fun but, if you breakdown, your trip can suddenly turn into a nightmare. Without breakdown cover that covers you in Europe, it can be a costly and rather complicated nightmare too!

By taking out an affordable comprehensive policy before you leave, you can be reassured that if the worst did happen, you’ll have the support to get you, your family and your car back to the UK without it costing you a fortune too.

Policies can be bought either for a single trip or as annual cover if you plan to take a number trips over to Europe during the year.

AA European Breakdown
Single Trip from £7
Annual Cover from £83
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40,000 trusted garages in 44 countries
24/7 English Speaking Call Centre
Up to 8 people, including the driver

RAC European Breakdown
Single Trip from £9
Annual Cover Available
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Defaqto 5* Rated European Breakdown Cover
24/7 English Speaking Helpline
Up to 9 people, including the driver

RescueMyCar.com
Single Trip from £35
Annual Cover from £74.99
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No callout charges
24 hour UK based contact centre
Up to 8 people, including the driver

QDOS
Single Trip from £12.65
Annual Cover Available
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No excess or callout charges
Multilingual claims handlers
Up to 8 people, including the driver

European Car Safety Kit – Buy now from Amazon from just £20

Driving in Europe – What to take

Unlike the UK, it’s a legal requirement in many European countries to carry a number of items of safety equipment in your car with you. There can be very hefty (sometimes on the spot) fines if you’re stopped by the Police abroad and you don’t have these items in your car.

It’s advisable to have the following in or on your car whenever you’re driving in Europe:

Headlamp converters/deflectors – fitted to your headlights as soon as you start driving on the right
GB plates or number plate country identifier
Spare bulb kit
Red warning triangle
High visibility jackets for the driver and all passengers
Personal breathalyser
First aid kit

A complete kit can be easily purchased from Amazon for around just £20.

Features of European breakdown cover

English speaking multilingual call handlers
Annual policies available
European single trip cover with options for either a 1 claim limit or unlimited call outs
Some policies can even cover you if your car breaks down 7 days before you travel

Cover can include

The Vehicle
The Driver and
Up to 7 passengers
Cover for motorhomes to motorbikes as well as classic cars

Am I eligible for European Breakdown cover ?

Any Vehicle