PV: - European breakdown cover.

swedemash · Feb 15th, 2016, 14:23

I'm taking my '65 PV544 to both the Spa and LeMans Classic events this year and was wandering what people do for Breakdown cover in Europe. I'll be giving the car a thorough check over before both trips but want 'peace of mind' if something drastic goes wrong and the wheels stop rolling. First time abroad in a classic although I've travelled extensively on my 1940 BSA WM20, never given breakdown cover any thought as there was so little to go wrong that couldn't be fixed at the roadside.

Ironically my fellow travellers in Jaguar, Triumph & MG products seam to have great faith in my Volvo and insist I take a tow rope in case they break down!

Any advise appreciated.

Stuart

old fart · Feb 15th, 2016, 16:08

I'm insured by Peter James,and Europewide breakdown cover is included,and it works,as they got my Triumph home when a hub bearing failed.
That's the only time I've needed it so far,but it is good to know you're covered should the need arise,which I'm sure it won't.
I'll look out for you at Le Mans .
Andy.

red122 · Feb 15th, 2016, 18:18

All my cars with peter james . great service 3 times collected from europe home in 24 hrs . excellent service

Ponvanman · Feb 15th, 2016, 20:27

I'm with RH insurance and they offer the same. However before I was with them I took an old Porsche to Chimey and got 4 days European cover from the RAC for £46.

swedemash · Feb 17th, 2016, 10:00

I hadn't thought about the breakdown cover that might be included with my insurance (Footman James).

I'll take a look at that first, may even be worth me swapping to Peter James given the positive comments posted above.

Cheers, Stuart

volvoid · Feb 17th, 2016, 10:07

Im in AA as a fleet member, full euro cover is about £1 month extra

DAN AT ADRIAN FLUX · Feb 18th, 2016, 20:54

Hi,
Please feel free to take a look at our breakdown offering if you wish.
https://www.adrianflux.co.uk/breakdown/
Regards,
Dan.

swedemash · Mar 2nd, 2016, 22:30

After actually checking my insurance I realised I was with Adrian Flux. I'll be taking there annual cover for £70, much cheaper if you do it at the same time you insure your car (i never thought about it at the time).

The RAC wanted a lot more (£70'ish per trip) but after a chat it came down to £84 for the two trips. Still too much for effectively 10 days cover!

Hopefully I won't have to use it….

Stuart

Feb 15th, 2016, 14:23	#1
swedemash New Member Last Online: Jul 11th, 2016 19:04 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Nuneaton	European breakdown cover. I'm taking my '65 PV544 to both the Spa and LeMans Classic events this year and was wandering what people do for Breakdown cover in Europe. I'll be giving the car a thorough check over before both trips but want 'peace of mind' if something drastic goes wrong and the wheels stop rolling. First time abroad in a classic although I've travelled extensively on my 1940 BSA WM20, never given breakdown cover any thought as there was so little to go wrong that couldn't be fixed at the roadside. Ironically my fellow travellers in Jaguar, Triumph & MG products seam to have great faith in my Volvo and insist I take a tow rope in case they break down! Any advise appreciated. Stuart Last edited by swedemash; Feb 15th, 2016 at 14:41.

Feb 15th, 2016, 16:08	#2
old fart Master Member Last Online: Mar 28th, 2024 14:15 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Droitwich	Breakdown cover I'm insured by Peter James,and Europewide breakdown cover is included,and it works,as they got my Triumph home when a hub bearing failed. That's the only time I've needed it so far,but it is good to know you're covered should the need arise,which I'm sure it won't. I'll look out for you at Le Mans . Andy.

Feb 15th, 2016, 18:18	#3
red122 Master Member Last Online: Apr 25th, 2024 14:30 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: tunbridge wells	breakdown recovery All my cars with peter james . great service 3 times collected from europe home in 24 hrs . excellent service

Feb 17th, 2016, 10:07	#6
volvoid Monster Raving Loony Last Online: Nov 12th, 2018 20:03 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: hitchin	Im in AA as a fleet member, full euro cover is about £1 month extra __________________ 1994 850 2.0 bought at 32,000 miles used daily now 45,000. Still like a nearly-new car 2004 filthy polluting diesel VW

Feb 15th, 2016, 20:27	#4
Ponvanman Junior Member Last Online: Jan 9th, 2018 20:20 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Nottingham	I'm with RH insurance and they offer the same. However before I was with them I took an old Porsche to Chimey and got 4 days European cover from the RAC for £46.

Feb 17th, 2016, 10:00	#5
swedemash New Member Last Online: Jul 11th, 2016 19:04 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Nuneaton	I hadn't thought about the breakdown cover that might be included with my insurance (Footman James). I'll take a look at that first, may even be worth me swapping to Peter James given the positive comments posted above. Cheers, Stuart

Feb 18th, 2016, 20:54	#7
DAN AT ADRIAN FLUX Trader Last Online: Yesterday 19:49 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: King's Lynn	Hi, Please feel free to take a look at our breakdown offering if you wish. https://www.adrianflux.co.uk/breakdown/ Regards, Dan.

Mar 2nd, 2016, 22:30	#8
swedemash New Member Last Online: Jul 11th, 2016 19:04 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Nuneaton	After actually checking my insurance I realised I was with Adrian Flux. I'll be taking there annual cover for £70, much cheaper if you do it at the same time you insure your car (i never thought about it at the time). The RAC wanted a lot more (£70'ish per trip) but after a chat it came down to £84 for the two trips. Still too much for effectively 10 days cover! Hopefully I won't have to use it…. Stuart

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