Insurance for Repatriation of Motorhome

Matt22
Matt22 Unconfirmed, Forum Participant Posts: 1 Participant
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I am due to travel to Ireland this summer and already have breakdown and medical insurance; however my current insurance does not cover repatriation of the vehicle if I am unable to drive it for some reason (eg twisted ankle etc). I don't want to take out a whole new and costly general insurance but will be happy to pay for additional cover for this eventuality. Has anyone else encountered this problem (current insurance is Flexplus with Nationwide)?

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  • eurortraveller
    eurortraveller Club Member Posts: 7,283
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    If Flex Plus doesnt cover that then it’s a big omission. I am surprised . Have you spoken to them?

    If you have to look elsewhere then a single trip overseas breakdown insurance with firms like Eurobreakdown and Green Flag - just for the member of days you require in Ireland - will meet your needs in case of no available driver - but if your motorhome is large then you may be over their size or weight limits. Please check

  • peedee
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    edited March 11 #3

    @Matt22 I have never encountered this problem, but I have always accepted that in the worst case scenario I would either (a) sit it out until I was fit enough to drive (my time is my own) or (b) fund the costs of getting someone (one of my sons) out from the UK to assist. However, I believe Nationwide will actually fund this. Certainly this used to be the case, but the latest underwriters policy is less clear and says in Section B under Emergency medical treatment and associated expenses they will cover:

    The necessary travel and accommodation costs for a person who has to stay with and/or travel to be with the insured person, where we agree this is necessary.

    I suggest you speak with them to clarify if the above covers the costs of obtaining an alternative driver for a vehicle.

    peedee

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