If I was to break down on a French toll road I know my insurance won't cover me until I'm towed off the motorway.
The cost to be towed off is about £150!
Is it possible to purchase an insurance that provides cover for a car if it did break down on a French toll road ❓.
Cheers Mike
The cost to be towed off is about £150!
Is it possible to purchase an insurance that provides cover for a car if it did break down on a French toll road ❓.
Cheers Mike
In reply to Post #1
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In reply to Post #1
European breakdown insurance will cover it, its not a lot for a week or two.
European breakdown insurance will cover it, its not a lot for a week or two.
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Hi
I don't think 🤔 it does on a private road, all Toll roads are private. But I hope you are right.
Cheers Mike
Hi
I don't think 🤔 it does on a private road, all Toll roads are private. But I hope you are right.
Cheers Mike
In reply to Post #5
You are correct Mike. I haven't found a way round that but to date, despite many trips, it hasn't happened yet.
You are correct Mike. I haven't found a way round that but to date, despite many trips, it hasn't happened yet.
In reply to Post #5
Pretty sure it does, mine said I would have to pay it first then claim it back off them
Pretty sure it does, mine said I would have to pay it first then claim it back off them
It definitely does,I broke down on a motorway was towed off to a local Renault garage even though I had a ford,the AA covered everything,the only thing I paid for was the fuel in the hire vehicle
As others have said, European Cover does normally cover you but you have to pay the recovery fee yourself and then claim it back from the insurance co.
eg. This is the policy wording from www.eurobreakdown.com
In the event of a breakdown on a motorway or major public road
within the territorial limits (Europe), access may be restricted to a
private towing service only. Should this occur, you will need to obtain
assistance via the SOS phones. The private towing service will tow
your vehicle to a place of safety and you will be required to pay for
the service immediately. You can then contact us for further
assistance. We will pay a maximum of £150 towards reimbursement
of the costs, but we will only reimburse claims when we are in receipt
of valid proof of payment. Payment will be made in accordance with
the exchange rate on the date of the claim
eg. This is the policy wording from www.eurobreakdown.com
In the event of a breakdown on a motorway or major public road
within the territorial limits (Europe), access may be restricted to a
private towing service only. Should this occur, you will need to obtain
assistance via the SOS phones. The private towing service will tow
your vehicle to a place of safety and you will be required to pay for
the service immediately. You can then contact us for further
assistance. We will pay a maximum of £150 towards reimbursement
of the costs, but we will only reimburse claims when we are in receipt
of valid proof of payment. Payment will be made in accordance with
the exchange rate on the date of the claim
In reply to Post #8
As i understand it only recovery services appointed by the police are allowed to operate on the french motorways. and would normally tow you to the nearest services. where you can contact your own breakdown provider. they are regulated and have a maximum they are allowed to charge. These charges are often displayed in the service areas. i think all uk breakdown insurance companies will compensate you for these recovery charges as they are not allowed to operate on french toll roads/motorways
As i understand it only recovery services appointed by the police are allowed to operate on the french motorways. and would normally tow you to the nearest services. where you can contact your own breakdown provider. they are regulated and have a maximum they are allowed to charge. These charges are often displayed in the service areas. i think all uk breakdown insurance companies will compensate you for these recovery charges as they are not allowed to operate on french toll roads/motorways
If you drive a merc and get it serviced you get free break down cover in Europe
In reply to Post #11
It's all a bit ambiguous?
It's not clear what you can do if you Breakdown!
Smoke and mirrors.
Just pray to the carp gods and drive with one's fingers crossed 🤞
It's all a bit ambiguous?
It's not clear what you can do if you Breakdown!
Smoke and mirrors.
Just pray to the carp gods and drive with one's fingers crossed 🤞