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bl52krz · 24th February 2024, 12:22

Hi Paul. When we go to the continent, I have used my own insurers breakdown insurance. I have used various other ones over the last 50 years. What you have to remember is that they only cover you up to the value of the vehicle you are in, as you already know. I always, the week before we go, is give it a service, change oil, oil filter, fuel filter, air filter and the cotton reel. Check the tyres, and the spare. Jack up each wheel and check for play in wheel bearings and check brake discs and pads. I know it sounds a lot to do, but have seen people abroad who have broken down for a fan belt...leaking brake cylinder, and a leaking radiator. I carry some Radweld in the boot. With regards to insurance, you make your choice and pay. There is nothing else you can do. Luckily I have never had any problems when abroad over around 30,000/40,000 miles. I will not be going abroad again unfortunately, the reason being is that they evidently allow EVs on the shuttle, and my wife can not travel either by air or sea.

24th February 2024, 12:22	#5
bl52krz This is my second home Rover 75 cdt club + Rover 2.5 KV6 Conni SE Join Date: May 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 11,394 Thanks: 6,587 Thanked 2,262 Times in 1,729 Posts	Hi Paul. When we go to the continent, I have used my own insurers breakdown insurance. I have used various other ones over the last 50 years. What you have to remember is that they only cover you up to the value of the vehicle you are in, as you already know. I always, the week before we go, is give it a service, change oil, oil filter, fuel filter, air filter and the cotton reel. Check the tyres, and the spare. Jack up each wheel and check for play in wheel bearings and check brake discs and pads. I know it sounds a lot to do, but have seen people abroad who have broken down for a fan belt...leaking brake cylinder, and a leaking radiator. I carry some Radweld in the boot. With regards to insurance, you make your choice and pay. There is nothing else you can do. Luckily I have never had any problems when abroad over around 30,000/40,000 miles. I will not be going abroad again unfortunately, the reason being is that they evidently allow EVs on the shuttle, and my wife can not travel either by air or sea. __________________ Great Barr, Birmingham.