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European breakdown and recovery on a classic?

Posted by Peter McGrath on March 23, 2023 at 12:39pm

 

 

Hi Gent's

Am looking at taking the TR to the continet, Spain via Bilbao and down to Algarve in July.

Was just on to my broker, first ireland to check the cover.

I am covered as per normal for up to 30 days, thats not an issue - will be 29 Ferry to Ferry.... however the breakdown recovery is only for Ireland.

In Europe if you have an incident you need to call a local service or the police, have it towed and pay directly. They will refund up to €250 towards that.

Not ideal :)

 

So I was wondering if there is insurance like the AA that one can take for a classic on the continent, either single trip or annual OR do other classic policies come with brekadwon recovery, in which case I would consider switching.

 

Any thoughts or guidance much appreciated.

 

Roll on summer 

Pete

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  • Derek Carroll March 24, 2023 at 10:54am

    I have Platinum AA membership a good few years now and have used it here and in U.K. On a trip to the U.K a few years ago A.A lad drove to get replacement part for my 6 and helped to get me back on road.  It covers worldwide driving.  But only assistance in Europe . Well worth having proper level of cover. 

  • Simon TRipp March 23, 2023 at 9:40pm

    strange Maybe send them an email 

    https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/11002176071?profile=RESIZE_1200x
  • Al quinn March 23, 2023 at 7:38pm

    Try chubb through Barrett insurances. They covered me on a trip last Sept across Europe.

  • Simon TRipp March 23, 2023 at 5:57pm

    Doing something similar.

    The AA do road trip insurance, you can get a quote online. Quite reasonable and peace of mind 

    • Peter McGrath > Simon TRipp March 23, 2023 at 8:16pm

      Thanks guys!

      I'll try both 

      I didn't think the AA did it for vintage cars, or do you have to be a member? 

    • Simon TRipp > Peter McGrath March 23, 2023 at 8:40pm

      It's specifically road trip cover for your chosen dates and the only question asked is, is the car over 10 years old, 188€ for 2 weeks, car brought home to your door in the event of a breakdown 

      like I say peace of mind 

    • Peter McGrath > Simon TRipp March 23, 2023 at 9:21pm

      I tried to get a quote on line but it asks for a reg. I put in my ZV reg and it wouldn't accept it. Asking for a valid Irish reg! 

    • Peter McGrath > Peter McGrath March 23, 2023 at 9:22pm

      Would be perfect if possible to take it out 

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