Choose the right side & take cover driving abroad

As the Easter getaway begins, crossing the Channel may be the start of a long journey across the continent.

Over 3.1 million Brits take their cars across the Channel each year. Without the right insurance stranded British motorists can pay more than £2000 to get back home warns American Express Insurance Services.

American Express Insurance Services has created Emergency Vehicle Assistance Cover to offer drivers and passengers complete peace of mind when motoring on the Continent. Policy benefits include:

Roadside Parts & Assistance to get your car back up and running

Up to £1200 Vehicle Out Of Use cover for fire, theft, accidental damage or breakdown

Alternate Driver cover should the only driver become ill or unfit to continue driving

Repatriation for you and your car for fire, theft, accidental damage or breakdown

Break In Cover for emergency repairs caused be theft of attempted theft

Camping Cover – hiring suitable replacements or B& B accommodation should your tent (principal overnight accommodation) be stolen or accidentally damaged.

Joanne Field, Marketing Manager, American Express Insurance Services: “Our summer survey revealed that over one in ten holidaymakers (11%) have broken down whilst abroad – that’s over 350,000 drivers who had to seek help with their cars whilst on holiday. Breaking down is never a pleasant experience, let alone when abroad. I would recommend that anyone driving on the continent checks their breakdown policy to ensure they are covered abroad.”

Emergency Vehicle Assistance Cover offers emergency helplines 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and includes UK cover. Motorists have the reassurance of a UK point of contact who will guide them through how they will get them back on the road and to their destination.

Emergency Vehicle Assistance Cover starts at £24.50 for a 3 day trip or £62.95 for an Annual European cover for one car.

For more information contact American Express Insurance Services on 0800 587 4000.