European Breakdown cover for 17 yr old car.

Matthews 855 T5 · Jul 25th, 2011, 21:39

Does anyone know a reputable company selling breakdown cover for older cars? I am taking our 17 yr old 850 abroad in a few days time and think breakdown cover would be prudent.

So far the only quotes seem to be £300 - £400!!

I seems once the car is past 10 yrs or even 15 yrs the cost goes up.
Matt

john h · Jul 25th, 2011, 22:16

It can be difficult to get Euro cover on an old car.

I only own old cars, and I drive around Europe every year, so when I renew car insurance I always take out a policy with optional breakdown cover attached - checking that Euro cover is included.

John

Bill Edmondson · Jul 26th, 2011, 07:37

Ive got a 92 5 series, and a 96 850 in Spain both are now on Spanish plates but prior to them be re registered I dont remember paying any more than on a newer car.

Are they actually telling you the age affects the price?

Milky400 · Jul 26th, 2011, 07:49

i have individual cover, they never ask what car you have, and i have a old TVR!!!!

arcturus · Jul 26th, 2011, 09:39

Here in Portugal breakdown cover is ALWAYS included in insurance.

NewVolvo · Jul 26th, 2011, 11:00

Through my insurance, Adrian Flux, I get Euro & UK breakdown cover cover for the 780 (24.5 yrs old) for only £45 a year

Matthews 855 T5 · Jul 30th, 2011, 09:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by john h

It can be difficult to get Euro cover on an old car.

I only own old cars, and I drive around Europe every year, so when I renew car insurance I always take out a policy with optional breakdown cover attached - checking that Euro cover is included.

John

I managed to sort it eventually. I took out optional breakdown cover with my policy last year. It was just a case of adding europe onto it, I didn't realise that was possible until I read these posts and contacted my insurance.

Matt

FireEngine · Jul 30th, 2011, 10:47

Glad you have it sorted. I know that many recovery policies limit European cover to cars under 10 years old.

For reference, Britannia Rescue don't have any age limit and if you happen to belong to CSMA you get a good discount too.

Daim · Jul 30th, 2011, 17:27

Are you in the AA? If yes, that will cover for brake downs in Europe. Like the German ADAC does... Brake down where ever you are and your car will be taken to the next dealership or even delivered to your door step!

Jul 25th, 2011, 21:39	#1
Matthews 855 T5 Master Member Last Online: Apr 16th, 2024 13:36 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: York	European Breakdown cover for 17 yr old car. Does anyone know a reputable company selling breakdown cover for older cars? I am taking our 17 yr old 850 abroad in a few days time and think breakdown cover would be prudent. So far the only quotes seem to be £300 - £400!! I seems once the car is past 10 yrs or even 15 yrs the cost goes up. Matt __________________ Get that kettle on!

Jul 25th, 2011, 22:16	#2
john h VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 17:48 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Huddersfield View Photos By: john h	It can be difficult to get Euro cover on an old car. I only own old cars, and I drive around Europe every year, so when I renew car insurance I always take out a policy with optional breakdown cover attached - checking that Euro cover is included. John __________________ XX

Jul 26th, 2011, 09:39	#5
arcturus arcturus Last Online: Apr 10th, 2024 08:21 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sagres Portugal	Here in Portugal breakdown cover is ALWAYS included in insurance. __________________ life's too short to drink bad wine

Jul 26th, 2011, 11:00	#6
NewVolvo VOC Member Last Online: Oct 23rd, 2022 19:52 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Köln, Germany View Photos By: NewVolvo	Through my insurance, Adrian Flux, I get Euro & UK breakdown cover cover for the 780 (24.5 yrs old) for only £45 a year __________________ 2019 XC60 T6 R-Design 2017 S6 Avant 1996 850R 1987 780 Bertone Lots of previous Volvo's

Jul 30th, 2011, 17:27	#9
Daim Brit in Germany Last Online: Yesterday 19:16 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Bremen	Are you in the AA? If yes, that will cover for brake downs in Europe. Like the German ADAC does... Brake down where ever you are and your car will be taken to the next dealership or even delivered to your door step! __________________ The Best Nation Is Imagination 2010 V70 (Type 135) D5 (D5244T10) Automatic (TF-80SC)

Jul 26th, 2011, 07:37	#3
Bill Edmondson AV Guru Last Online: Nov 19th, 2011 14:05 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Brighton	Ive got a 92 5 series, and a 96 850 in Spain both are now on Spanish plates but prior to them be re registered I dont remember paying any more than on a newer car. Are they actually telling you the age affects the price?

Jul 26th, 2011, 07:49	#4
Milky400 Member Last Online: Sep 25th, 2012 06:43 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Cambridge	i have individual cover, they never ask what car you have, and i have a old TVR!!!!

Jul 30th, 2011, 10:47	#8
FireEngine New Member Last Online: Jan 29th, 2016 08:33 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rickmansworth	Glad you have it sorted. I know that many recovery policies limit European cover to cars under 10 years old. For reference, Britannia Rescue don't have any age limit and if you happen to belong to CSMA you get a good discount too.

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