Caravan owners thinking of taking their touring holiday overseas this summer have been advised to check their insurance policy to make sure it includes breakdown cover for every country they want to visit.
Insurance broker Footman James has reminded caravanners than many popular European destinations, such as Switzerland and Norway, are not covered as standard by European breakdown policies.
Paul Matthews, managing director at the company, said: “With all the excitement and the lure of the open road, we realise that the last thing people might be thinking of is whether their insurance policy includes breakdown cover as standard.”
He added that it is “crucial” to check where you are and are not covered, as you may have to be towed to a garage, which can incur extra costs, as well as repair work.
Footman James’ car insurance extends to ‘Territorial Limit B’ countries, which includes all EU countries, plus the Czech Republic, Hungary, Norway, Slovakia and Switzerland, and can cover trips of up to 35 days.
