Car Insurance [Europe/Under 21]

Lagz · 12 Mar 2006 at 23:41

Hi,

Does anyone happen to know if it is possible to get insured (on your own car) to drive in Europe if you are under 21? If so how much (ballpark) is it likely to cost for 2 weeks? I cant seem to find any decisive info either way online.

Cheers

(In particular France and Spain)

[TW]Fox · 12 Mar 2006 at 23:43

Yes it is, most insurers will allow European cover for a nominal extra fee for the rest of your policy.

If anyone suggests Dayinsure I will park a Mondeo on their drive.

Lagz · 13 Mar 2006 at 00:09

Thanks. At the moment I can drive my Mum's car under a 'any other driver' policy. Do you think it would be possible to get this extended or would I have to get special cover with me as the primary driver?

Obviously the best thing to do is call the insurance firm and ask, but I could do with knowing tonight whether or not our roadtrip plan is at all practical.

James_N · 13 Mar 2006 at 00:21

Im automatically covered on my insurance to drive in europe (im 21 and insured with churchill)

F355 · 13 Mar 2006 at 00:46

Most insurers cover you automatically in certain european contries. For others you will need a 'Green card' which you will have to get from your insurers. Its really best to phone up your insurer and see what they say because all are different.

Also you need to be 18 to drive in France iirc so if you aren't 18 then its a no go allready

Also make sure you pack all the essentials while driving through countries like spare bulbs, warning triangle...etc.

Lagz · 13 Mar 2006 at 01:02

Thanks for the info. I'm 20 so everything looks fine then. I will get on the case tomorrow morning :-)

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rG-tom · 13 Mar 2006 at 01:18

day insure?

(do i get the keys and V5 too fox?)

qwerty · 13 Mar 2006 at 01:33

Is it in France that you have to carry a spare pair of glasses if you wear them while driving? I know there's one European country that requires this.

Smiley Man · 13 Mar 2006 at 08:19

qwerty said:
Is it in France that you have to carry a spare pair of glasses if you wear them while driving? I know there's one European country that requires this.

spain

Mad old tory · 13 Mar 2006 at 09:08

You do need things like a spare set of bulbs in France though

Scottland · 13 Mar 2006 at 09:12

You also need a fluorescent jacket and hazard triangle too I think.

Mad old tory · 13 Mar 2006 at 09:14

What's needed in France

MrMatteh · 13 Mar 2006 at 10:20

[TW]Fox said:
If anyone suggests Dayinsure I will park a Mondeo on their drive.

jamoor · 13 Mar 2006 at 11:27

yeah, mine charge 40 quid extra for a year.

Lagz · 13 Mar 2006 at 16:47

Can anyone confirm whether or not contact lenses count as a spare pair of glasses? (ie: If I had a pair of glasses and a pair of contact lenses is that ok?)

happytechie · 13 Mar 2006 at 16:50

[TW]Fox said:
Yes it is, most insurers will allow European cover for a nominal extra fee for the rest of your policy.

If anyone suggests Dayinsure I will park a Mondeo on their drive.

does that mean you'll build me a driveway as well?

This sounds like a good deal to me

Paul