mikebeaches
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Next winter we would like to leave our van in secure covered garage storage at Alicante. Then fly down whenever convenient to use it.
I've previously seen recommendations on here for Chris Parking: http://chrisparking.com/index.php?lang=en&men=1 and have already been in touch with the company.
I was impressed by the prompt and helpful response I received, so the next issue is insurance?
I'm currently with Comfort, but the policy is due for renewal during mid-summer, so I could easily go elsewhere if necessary. I spoke to them today - and perhaps understandably because it's a long way off - they were reluctant to make any firm offers of assistance.
We are looking at 6 months or longer in storage*. Comfort said their normal maximum was 4 weeks, and that obviously came with extra costs - £20.25 per week + £20 admin charge. They thought Aviva might be willing to quote for a completely different policy, but it would be expensive.
Comfort said the absolute maximum that could possibly be covered would be 6 months in Spain, because of EU rules. *I didn't explore the idea with them of touring to Portugal or Morocco during winter to re-set the clock, but wonder if that is a possibility?
Anyway - sorry about the long post - but has anybody done anything similar? And any advice about alternative insurance providers that might be able to cover our van? Understand it will most likely increase the cost of the insurance - which is fair enough.
All guidance on the subject much appreciated - thanks!
I've previously seen recommendations on here for Chris Parking: http://chrisparking.com/index.php?lang=en&men=1 and have already been in touch with the company.
I was impressed by the prompt and helpful response I received, so the next issue is insurance?
I'm currently with Comfort, but the policy is due for renewal during mid-summer, so I could easily go elsewhere if necessary. I spoke to them today - and perhaps understandably because it's a long way off - they were reluctant to make any firm offers of assistance.
We are looking at 6 months or longer in storage*. Comfort said their normal maximum was 4 weeks, and that obviously came with extra costs - £20.25 per week + £20 admin charge. They thought Aviva might be willing to quote for a completely different policy, but it would be expensive.
Comfort said the absolute maximum that could possibly be covered would be 6 months in Spain, because of EU rules. *I didn't explore the idea with them of touring to Portugal or Morocco during winter to re-set the clock, but wonder if that is a possibility?
Anyway - sorry about the long post - but has anybody done anything similar? And any advice about alternative insurance providers that might be able to cover our van? Understand it will most likely increase the cost of the insurance - which is fair enough.
All guidance on the subject much appreciated - thanks!