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Can anyone advise me if it is possible to get breakdown cover when you have already left the UK?
I am in portugal and my breakdown cover is only for 60 days. I don't really want to return to the UK yet. Many thanks
 
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I would try whoever you are with, because a lot do 90 days, nothing to lose
 
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mine is 90 days in europe but maximum 60 days at a time. I already asked and they said no.

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Andy in Lossie

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mine is 90 days in europe but maximum 60 days at a time. I already asked and they said no.

So far, I haven't found anyone that will do a stand alone breakdown cover for more than 92 days (ADAC) in EU. I'm just waiting for an email back from Saga to see if they will do one, as I know that they will include 365 cover if you take their van policy as well (I'm insured through CC but will bear in mind EU breakdown cover for next year!). There are a few others .. Comfort that do the same but won't sell you a stand alone. I didn't think that it would be so difficult to get +90 day breakdown cover for EU :oops:
 

Andy in Lossie

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Update on the above..... Saga said yes and no, however after a couple of more emails I can confirm that Saga will not do standalone breakdown cover for motorhomes but will do for cars.
 

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Cheapest option will probably be to change your insurance to someone like Comfort their insurance is competitive & breakdown cover is only ÂŁ60. It can all be done on the phone and they will email documents & they won't know you are out of the UK.

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Cheapest option will probably be to change your insurance to someone like Comfort their insurance is competitive & breakdown cover is only ÂŁ60. It can all be done on the phone and they will email documents & they won't know you are out of the UK.
Yup, that's what we have done, Comfort cover up to 9 months in EU
 
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Safeguard are quite good and unlimited European cover
have insured van with safeguard with European breakdown. Got some interesting news. At first they said they could not insure me as I was out of the country. Then they came back saying they can if my van had valid uk mot, and registered in the UK. They e-mailed me the paperwork. On page 22 in book it clearly states, the journey must start and end in the UK during the timeframe of the policy. In a panic I emailed them and pointed out that twice I informed them I was already in portugal, and can they confirm by e-mail that I wasn't mis sold the insurance and they are aware I'm in portugal and that the insurance was valid. They did exactly that.

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Glad you got it sorted.
I've never had reason to complain they have always given excellent service over last four years.
 
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Glad you got it sorted.
I've never had reason to complain they have always given excellent service over last four years.
Do you know what that info is on pgs 22 and how come I managed to get the insurance ? Just curious. I should be safe cause I got their e-mail. I have spoken to some people on the aide and they fly to the UK to renew insurance. They haven't read the book, cause it says the journey must start in the uk, and you must leave by ferry or Euro tunnel.others get their family to renew for them then send the paperwork overseas. All sounds risky.
 
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As long as they have confirmed it in an email I shouldn't worry about it just enjoy the rest of your travels.

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As long as they have confirmed it in an email I shouldn't worry about it just enjoy the rest of your travels.
Well yes I got the mail so feel confident. Just sorry for the people who fly back to uk. Another bit of news I only just discovered 30 min ago. My old insurance company lied to me. My insurance runs out on the 25 April, which i was not aware. My breakdown I took out in Dec for ,90 days a year but only ,,60 days a time. I assumed it was valid for a year. When I asked insurance to extend or resell me another new breakdown from the 2 nd may. They told me they can't. And that my breakdown in EU ends 25th April when my policy ends, not the 2 may. I was winded cause I had a week less to travel to the UK. As a matter of fact I would have to drive like a boy racer to get to uk, book dog in vet get ticket , kids shopping list. Trying to find my no claims discount, to send to new insurer, I see my paperwork clearly states , for EU breakdown start date and end date, which is one year from Dec. They lied to me. Well they lost me as a client. Returning on the 2 nd I had known and planned, but was hoping to extend the breakdown, once I made up my mind I could cope solo. Finding out I only covered to 25 April and need to return immediately I had to accept a quote double what I normally pay. Worth it for convenience and peace of mind. Although I paid double for new insurance I have the last laugh. My daughter moved into my house to run my business so I could travel. She frequently told me but you are coming back. You have to come back you know that don't you. I can't do all this travelling to work, neither can each of my other kids. I honestly said I have to. My breakdown is only for 60 days. I will be back in 60 days. Being forced to take out very expensive insurance all year round I thought why do I have to return ? Exactly for what. It cost me a lot to get here ...580 ferry, lost for 5 days tripple petrol. Why now return? All my grown kids I still partly support as parents do. My first working break in ,30 years. What's apped the 3'kids.. Sorry , got my insurance and eu breakdown for the next year. Not sure when I return. You are all welcome to visit, I have tent and air mattresses packed. ..mum you said you would be back by 2 nd may. I said , all of you kids curfew time was 10 PM, you also promised me. What's good for the kids is good for the mother
 
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Go for it and make the most of your freedom.
Good luck and happy travels
 

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Can anyone advise me if it is possible to get breakdown cover when you have already left the UK?
I am in portugal and my breakdown cover is only for 60 days. I don't really want to return to the UK yet. Many thanks
It is possible but generally will be bespoke we have our own motor breakdown company, as standard you have to purchase the Cover prior to the departure and this is standard with most companies, Bespoke cover however is always available.

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I took a car to Italy. Broke down and as it was a lads holiday we phoned the AA back home and joined over the phone. We gave it a few days to allow travel time thinking we will phone to get home on a truck. After drinking the hotel dry we decided to look at the car and managed to fix (ish) it. Drove up to Amsterdam for a few days before driving home having not used the cover. Just phone the AA or RAC or whoever and join.
 

Andy in Lossie

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Just read the Fiat manual that comes with the new motorhome and apparently we are covered for roadside assistance, repatriation, hotels .... the full malarky!!! for the first 3 years, as long as its serviced properly.

After all that :rolleyes::LOL:
 

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Just read the Fiat manual that comes with the new motorhome and apparently we are covered for roadside assistance, repatriation, hotels .... the full malarky!!! for the first 3 years, as long as its serviced properly.

After all that :rolleyes::LOL:
Silly boy, if you had told us it was a new van we could have told you that and now you are 60 quid out of pocket - that's a lot of wine.:ROFLMAO:

Just to clarify with the Warranty and Fiat Camping Car cover if the van is from a UK converter and the base vehicle was supplied in the UK the cover is 3 years (I think, warranty definitely).
If the vehicle is imported and supplied through official importers because the base vehicle was supplied outside the UK, e.g. Hymer, Knaus, Pilote, Hobby etc., the cover will only be for 2 years same applies to personal imports.

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