Euro breakdown cover

[Kingster]

A mate with a Westy says that the AA won’t cover his car for our euro tour to Spain because it’s Q reg and the insurance broker won’t offer it because of the car’s age.

 

Any suggestions?

[marcusb]

I had my westy with Howden who included European cover 

[Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman)]

22 minutes ago, marcusb said:

I had my westy with Howden who included European cover 

Ditto.

 

I have used the AA for Euro cover in the past on the (none Q plate) Mega S2000, and it was horrific. But I’d already renewed UK recovery with the AA and was kind of boxed in. The Euro bolt on was an addition to the normal AA fee, and the bolt on alone, for one trip to Le Mans, was double the price of the then A Plan’s complete insurance and recovery package for a year.

 

I cancelled my AA membership shortly after returning. Never used them since.

[Kingster]

1 hour ago, marcusb said:

I had my westy with Howden who included European cover 

Same here but as I said, his broker won’t offer it. 

[DamperMan]

I have a similar situation with my campervan..  AA for instance I have cover with though my nationwide bank account but the small print limits it to max 16 years and un-modified vehicles for European cover..  So a Q plate kit car would defo be not covered.   Your main insurance might offer offer something like green flag  as an add on  or free, but I’d want to read their small print before believing I was covered..   I did a few online searches prior to doing 1200 miles in France a few weeks back in the camper and no one would cover a 36 year old modified van so I have risked it for the last few years… I’ve a big hammer and a lot of critical spares ..   and would find a way!  But it would be nice for next year to have some cover as peace of mind..