Short term European Breakdown cover

MaxHeadroom
MaxHeadroom Forum Participant Posts: 110
edited July 2016 in Overseas Campsites & Touring #1

Hi, as we look forward to our first trip abroad towing I'm considering which would be the best value breakdown cover for car and caravan whilst away for two weeks. My current UK breakdown company (AA - provided by my bank) have quoted ~£85 for their premium
cover which includes repatriation should the worst happen.

Is this good value or are their other recommendations out there?

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  • Unknown
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  • iansoady
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    edited July 2016 #3

    I would recommend Britannia but as you already have UK cover it's probably not appropriate for you as it is both UK and the rest of EU.

    I have had overseas cover in the past by Quoteline Direct which was reasonably cheap for a one-off but have no experience of their service.

  • commeyras
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    edited July 2016 #4

    Further to Dorset Driver's comment; he is refering to Dianne's 'Joys of European Caravanning'.  It's all there and ADAC seems excellent, covers UK and Europe wide recovery and repatriation, medical etc. 

  • comfrylass
    comfrylass Forum Participant Posts: 71
    edited July 2016 #5

    Caravan  club Red pennant  for us every time. Personal  and motoring  rather pay more for peace of mind.had to use them once when  our car broke down and  couldn't  be  repaired  got replacement  car and ours was towed to our  home. 

  • commeyras
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    edited July 2016 #6

    Further to my post above; on reading Diane's blog ADAC does not cover hospitalisation/medical but repatriation is covered.  Sorry!

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  • Metheven
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    edited July 2016 #9

    Can anyone add a link to Dianne's 'Joys of European Caravanning' please; I can't find it.  Frown.

    <HERE> Smile

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  • MaxHeadroom
    MaxHeadroom Forum Participant Posts: 110
    edited July 2016 #11

    Hi, thanks for all your useful posts so far. Just to clarify, I'm not after the inclusion of medical insurance as this is provided by my worldwide travel insurance (via my bank). I also have domestic caravan insurance and AA breakdown cover (includes the
    caravan) so it's just really for a two week trip as we won't be going abroad again this year. Does Red Penant cover short breaks abroad? Of course, the AA said they were the most comprehensive breakdown insurer in the land for trips abroad. :)

  • commeyras
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    edited July 2016 #12

    Red Pennant single trip motoring only may be ok for you. 

  • commeyras
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    edited July 2016 #13

    Just done a tial quote for my outfit for car/caravan cover only all europe for 14 days.  Both ADAC and your AA extension MUCH cheaper!

  • DianneT
    DianneT Forum Participant Posts: 521
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    edited July 2016 #14

    Sorry not been about today.  Thanks Dave for putting on my link. The beauty of ADAC it covers you for a year in Europe including the UK.  Not only that ADAC covers you anywhere in the UK including Home Start.  We have been members for 10 years and have used
    it 4 times for caravan in France, car in Germany and Austria and two weeks ago for the caravan at home ready for the off to the Cotswolds when one of our wheels on the front axle seized.  I rang Munich who organised the AA and all done and dusted In no time.

    DianneT

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  • MaxHeadroom
    MaxHeadroom Forum Participant Posts: 110
    edited July 2016 #16

    It looks like I may not need additional European breakdown cover as my FreeLander 2 is already covered in Europe with Land Rover Assist as it's under 3 years old. I believe they have a good reputation - has anyone else needed to use their services abroad? 

  • commeyras
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    Max, just check if there is a trailor length restriction.  Most of these seem to have a limit of 7mtrs for the caravan.  Landrover Assist is probably linked to one of the main companies; eg VW to RAC. 

  • MaxHeadroom
    MaxHeadroom Forum Participant Posts: 110
    edited July 2016 #18

    Thanks for the advice. When Land Rover Assist asked if I had a trailer or caravan they said they didn't cover the caravan in the event of a breakdown (i.e. puncture etc) but they would tow it home or to my onward destination. I have changed the trye before
    due to a puncture so am happy to do this again if bad luck strikes again.

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