Question about driving abroad?

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Yes you need to be covered for driving abroad, and you need to have your licence, insurance, MoT and V5 registration document in your vehicle in Europe (but take them with you when you park!)

You may already be covered, check your policy. It shouldn't cost too much more for temporary entitlement.

jed slade

With linea directa comprehensive, the green card is normally for 90 days and is included in the premium.You must tell your insurer of your leaving and return dates.Your documents must be carried in the vehicle along with spare bulbs,fan belt,two warning triangles,medical kit,reflective jackets for all occupants etc etc.To combat vehicle theft,keep documents in a wallet which you can take with you when you leave the vehicle-KEEP your doors locked at all times when driving,trust no--one,stop for nothing,especially if another car bumps your rear,and beware of strangers distracting you by asking the time,directions etc etc.GOOD LUCK,GO WITH GOD,WHOEVER HE WAS.

PATRICK L

It's wise to do so but do check your policy first. Some companies cover you at no extra cost. Some charge. Do tell your credit card company though as they may stop your card if they see an unusual pattern of usage (i.e. purchases made overseas when you live in the UK) and that can be embarrassing! Have a nice trip.

murphywingedspur

Yes, you should inform your insurer. They will advise you as to the cost. If you didn't inform them, you would find that your policy would be void/invalid, and any claim would not be honoured.

AllBrokenUp247

A little word of warning, related to insurance. The French are so affectionate, they ADORE driving right up close behind you, so that you can admire their teeth in your rear-view mirror. Resist the temptation to scream and gesticulate at them to back off, as this can result in a fairly swift insurance claim before you're far from the port :-)

YORKSHIRE

Yes you do. I don't know what if anything extra they would charge you.

I had my car in Europe for 5 months and I had to pay an additional premium. The standard policy only covered me for 1 month.

Jim C

yes you have to inform them in my case I was covered for six months then had to pay a premium I tried to insure in spain and there computers do not accept british registrations

JOHN F

you have to tell them, and under new european laws, as long as your full comp in the uk, you will also be full comp in France. and with my insurance company this is free.
but make sure you also have the extra items, like hi-vis jackets, red triangle, headlight adaptors, first aid kit

mal g

A few odd answers here.
Almost (if not) all insurance companies offer European insurance for a period of at least 90 days. As for 'Green Cards' , these haven't been a legal requirement for at least the last ten years
So, in answer to your question, there should be no need to tell your insurer, and it won't cost you anything.

Enjoy your trip.:-)

cattle_rustler

Yes you need to tell them, some policies have green card (insurance to drive abroad) cover for 30 days included, if fully comp, however you need to tell your insurer this so they can activate it. If its not part of your policy they will add it on, it will be worked out in the same way as your normal premiums.

It is also worth checking the AA website or the RAC websites as they have additional information on driving on the continent for example in France the legal requirement on needing to carry spare bulbs for all your lights, first aid kits and such.

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