Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Traveling outside the UK, consider European breakdown coverage

By Edward Fresco

It is that time of the year again. You are leaving the UK and heading to France and Italy and the family is just as excited as they usually are for this trip. If this trip is like the others, it will go perfect with no problems or breakdowns. Now that you are thinking about it, what if you do break down? Are you prepared to meet the costs and the challenge of having your auto fixed in unfamiliar areas? Don't be ashamed, most people aren't, that's why they get European breakdown coverage.

If you have ever had the misfortune of breaking down abroad, you know how horrible of an experience it can be. Arranging to get your vehicle fixed and getting back home can add costs to your trip that you had never anticipated. Now you are stuck for thousands of dollars that you can never recover.

By purchasing European breakdown coverage, you can have peace of mind about things like roadside assistance, arrangements for new transportation to your destination and back home, arrangement and repair of your vehicle and emergency accommodations if needed while you automobile gets fixed. Knowing that all of your problems can be fixed with one simple phone call can let you enjoy your holiday with no worries to think of.

If you are worried about being able to find coverage, don't because there is a policy available no matter what your circumstances. If you are going on a continuous year long trip, planning multiple trips over the year, going in a group or just making a single trip by yourself, there is a policy for you.

Getting coverage is never a problem as there are many companies in business that specialize in European breakdown coverage. While you may have a lot to choose from, this all but guarantees you the ability to comparison shop and make sure you get the best deal for the desired coverage.

Being educated is always the key to making sure you get the best coverage. Don't let deals that look to good to be true fool you, make sure you read all the disclaimers and fine print on the contract. If you are unclear about something, make a quick call to the provider and ask for clarification.

When doing this though, try not to give out contact information as you may not qualify for a discounted purchase. You are strictly fact finding at this point and ensuring that you know the ins and outs of the company's policies. Try and get as much out of them as you can regarding the finer details of their coverage options.

Now that you are ready to go, you just may be able to qualify for an online discount. Lots of companies will only charge you 60-70% of the rate if you pass by their agents and take care of the sign up yourself on the internet. That is a few more dollars to spend on your holiday and peace of mind added to it. Nothing like a win win situation! - 16069

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