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You do not say which country your originally based in.
If your in the UK try looking at GEM recovery. Take a look at reviews etc. There are some on AutoExpress magazine. When you compare what you get from GEM and the price you may conclude the main rescue services are a rip off by comparison.
The Virgin IP Address suggests you must be in the UK.
I have crossed to mainland Europe once or twice a year for more than twenty five years and wouldn't contemplate doing so without Breakdown/Recovery cover.
I've only had to use it twice (XJ40 burst a coolant hose on Christmas Day 1999 in Amiens, France in and XK burned out an injector near Burgos, Spain on a Sunday afternoon last September). Neither were cheap incidents but they would have cost a great deal more without cover which included a courtesy car.
As far as I know GEM will not cover a vehicle over 15 years old which is why I cancelled my membership after forty five years with GEM and its predecessor CVM. I am presently with LV for UK and Continental breakdown insurance. The cost is reasonable (although I do have to have separate policies for each of my vehicles) and the service was good when I did need to use it last year.
You do not say which country your originally based in.
If your in the UK try looking at GEM recovery. Take a look at reviews etc. There are some on AutoExpress magazine. When you compare what you get from GEM and the price you may conclude the main rescue services are a rip off by comparison.
Originally Posted by GGG
The Virgin IP Address suggests you must be in the UK.
I have crossed to mainland Europe once or twice a year for more than twenty five years and wouldn't contemplate doing so without Breakdown/Recovery cover.
I've only had to use it twice (XJ40 burst a coolant hose on Christmas Day 1999 in Amiens, France in and XK burned out an injector near Burgos, Spain on a Sunday afternoon last September). Neither were cheap incidents but they would have cost a great deal more without cover which included a courtesy car.
As far as I know GEM will not cover a vehicle over 15 years old which is why I cancelled my membership after forty five years with GEM and its predecessor CVM. I am presently with LV for UK and Continental breakdown insurance. The cost is reasonable (although I do have to have separate policies for each of my vehicles) and the service was good when I did need to use it last year.
Graham
thanks for your responses. It turned out I had AA uk cover through a bank account and I was able to add European cover as a result.
thanks for your responses. It turned out I had AA uk cover through a bank account and I was able to add European cover as a result.
Good to hear you have resolved this.
I've just checked the AA Terms & Conditions. They specifically include " We'll cover any car of any age, including classic cars."
Enjoy the trip and watch out for speed cameras and roadside checks in France. I received this last week six months after going through a speed trap in the Loire Valley.
87 km/h in an 80 km/h zone is a lot less forgiving margin than here in the UK.
I've just checked the AA Terms & Conditions. They specifically include " We'll cover any car of any age, including classic cars."
Enjoy the trip and watch out for speed cameras and roadside checks in France. I received this last week six months after going through a speed trap in the Loire Valley.
87 km/h in an 80 km/h zone is a lot less forgiving margin than here in the UK.
Graham
Ouch. Beautiful part of the world to get a ticket though!!
Fortunately we will be in a two car convoy (with a 1 series Merc with 4 adults in it!! LOL) so there will be less inclination to kick it down and tear off down the road....shame......
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