With the Euro Tunnel and low cost over night ferries being readily available to all for reasonable prices, it is no wonder that more of us than ever are deciding to drive to our holiday destinations. Having experienced the freedom of driving all the way from the Scottish boarder to Tuscany in south Italy I can recommend it to just about anybody, so long as they have adequate leg room!
Before you pack up and head for the hills however take the time to speak to your current insurance provider, or a specialised travel insurance broker. If you plan to take your car into foreign territory you need to make sure that you are firstly, sticking to any additional or different rules for legal road driving, and secondly, that you are actually covered to travel to the places you plan to visit.
For example if you plan to drive north into Norway for the winter, it is likely your travel insurance provider will want you to have tire chains and specific winter related products in your vehicle to avoid accidents. You may find it cheaper to get a specific holiday-time long additional insurance or a temporary upgrade on your current car insurance. Either of these options can offer suitable arrangements.
If you are going somewhere that you are unfamiliar with, or the roads may be risky (such as ice, sand and heavy rain) you may wish to invest in some break down cover too. You will likely be able to buy this as a package from the car insurance provider but make sure you find out if you can get a more competitive quote from a specialised company.
Many countries press on strict rules that are not familiar to most of us in the United Kingdom. For example, in the Netherlands you must always have a high visibility jacket in the car or it will fail its MOT. In France you must have a warning triangle displayed as well as hazard lights in the event of a break down. Depending on where you are going, be sure to adopt these rules, or you may find it difficult to claim if something happen to your car.
Once you are comfortable that you are all set to go, you can enjoy the freedom of driving yourself to your holiday destination. No delays, no noisy children sat behind you in the aeroplane, and the choice of stopping whenever you go past a particularly nice piece of scenery. Just don’t forget your passports!
If you are planning to drive to your holiday this year, get yourself some cheap car insurance by comparing online. If you are going to need some breakdown cover be sure to compare independent companies for the best deals. It is important not to forget cheap car insurance when going away!
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