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14th January 2019, 22:17 | #1 |
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European Breakdown Cover
Have just seen on the RAC European breakdown cover application form that you can get a quote for all repatriation costs as an option, not just up to the value of the car.
Useful if you want to ensure that your car will be repatriated in the event of a breakdown. |
15th January 2019, 09:41 | #2 |
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I thought if your car was over 10 years old, they would not cover you? Regards Barry |
15th January 2019, 09:49 | #3 |
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Yes - it now appears as an option over and above the normal cover up to the car's value. In the case of my Omega which is 19 years old, the option would add about £30 to the cost of one week's comprehensive European cover i.e. total of £132.
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15th January 2019, 13:59 | #6 |
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With the RAC Barry here.
I was surprised they cover older cars too, but I put the registration number in and it was accepted. |
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I pay RAC for family cover + european for everyone ... it's not cheap, but they are covering all the family on any of our cars/vans/motorbikes or our friends cars/vans/motorbikes (if we're passenger) anywhere in europe.
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I usually take my classic car into Europe every year. When its value was quite low they would just add £20 or so to the premium for guaranteed repatriation. One of the reps explained to me that in there view once cars are over a certain age they are often owned by enthusiasts so are usually well maintained and are less likely to need recovery unless involved in accident. He also told me that the cars that usually get recovered are the newer ones that are more difficult to repair in the time frame before there owner is due to return home.
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