Title: Breakdown cover in Holland
Post by: redstu on January 20, 2007, 02:06:20 pm
The family are off to Holland at Easter (Campsite at Wassenaar, about 10k north of Den Hague).Taking the Ferry from North Shields to Imuiden.
We were there 4 years ago and had a great time.
The last time we bought breakdown cover from the RAC, however I'm always reluctant to take additional cover for anything as it has so far always been unused.
The total mileage in Holland is likely to be less than 100 so the cost per mile is huge!
Apart from a dying battery the car has been 100% reliable over the past 4 years, (its a 6 year old 1.8 passat)
So can anyone suggest a cheaper alternative than than the RAC and what are Dutch garage callout charges like should a mishap occur!
We were there 4 years ago and had a great time.
The last time we bought breakdown cover from the RAC, however I'm always reluctant to take additional cover for anything as it has so far always been unused.
The total mileage in Holland is likely to be less than 100 so the cost per mile is huge!
Apart from a dying battery the car has been 100% reliable over the past 4 years, (its a 6 year old 1.8 passat)
So can anyone suggest a cheaper alternative than than the RAC and what are Dutch garage callout charges like should a mishap occur!
Title: Re: Breakdown cover in Holland
Post by: DelBoy on January 21, 2007, 02:53:15 pm
Hi Stu
Last year I used Vehicle Rescue Direct at
www.travelcover.co.uk
Used them twice in fact. Don't have any experience of what their service is like if you do break down, but the policy seemed to cover most eventualities. Cost me £28 for 12 days over LM last year.
Del
Last year I used Vehicle Rescue Direct at
www.travelcover.co.uk
Used them twice in fact. Don't have any experience of what their service is like if you do break down, but the policy seemed to cover most eventualities. Cost me £28 for 12 days over LM last year.
Del
Title: Re: Breakdown cover in Holland
Post by: Stu on January 21, 2007, 07:53:47 pm
Hi Stu
Last year I used Vehicle Rescue Direct at
www.travelcover.co.uk
Used them twice in fact. Don't have any experience of what their service is like if you do break down, but the policy seemed to cover most eventualities. Cost me £28 for 12 days over LM last year.
Del
Last year I used Vehicle Rescue Direct at
www.travelcover.co.uk
Used them twice in fact. Don't have any experience of what their service is like if you do break down, but the policy seemed to cover most eventualities. Cost me £28 for 12 days over LM last year.
Del
Thats who I use although I now have took the year out for £59 including European cover.
Title: Re: Breakdown cover in Holland
Post by: wishy on January 21, 2007, 09:43:21 pm
Why not speak to your insurance company.
For the past 2 years I have had eurpoean cover 24/7/365 as part of my insurance policy and if I remember is something in the region of £65 for the whole year.So if I go on a booze cruise or LM I am covered whitout paying any extras.
Although it is more expensive than a 12 day pass.I have no worries whenever I cross the channel,because I know I will always get back.....even if t is on a trailer.
Wishy
For the past 2 years I have had eurpoean cover 24/7/365 as part of my insurance policy and if I remember is something in the region of £65 for the whole year.So if I go on a booze cruise or LM I am covered whitout paying any extras.
Although it is more expensive than a 12 day pass.I have no worries whenever I cross the channel,because I know I will always get back.....even if t is on a trailer.
Wishy
Title: Re: Breakdown cover in Holland
Post by: nopanic - neil on January 24, 2007, 09:37:27 am
If you look at the following web site, they give good advice on saving money on most things. Worth a look, seems wide knowledge on most things.
This is the guy heard on Radio 2.
http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/
This is the guy heard on Radio 2.
http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/
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Cheapest European Cover
Phone and web broker Quotelinedirect* has an exclusive deal with Europ Assistance for a £59 annual ‘AutoService’ policy covering any individual vehicle (less than 20 years old) for a year.
This includes home-start, and onward travel for passengers plus up to 90 days a year cover in Europe. However, those not going to Europe regularly should stick with a UK-only policy and take out separate cover if needed for a single trip.
Phone and web broker Quotelinedirect* has an exclusive deal with Europ Assistance for a £59 annual ‘AutoService’ policy covering any individual vehicle (less than 20 years old) for a year.
This includes home-start, and onward travel for passengers plus up to 90 days a year cover in Europe. However, those not going to Europe regularly should stick with a UK-only policy and take out separate cover if needed for a single trip.
Title: Re: Breakdown cover in Holland
Post by: redstu on January 25, 2007, 12:31:57 pm
Hi
Thanks for all the reccomendations, the moneysaving expert advice looks good for a new policy and as my current cover runs out in early May it is likely to be worth taking (I actually joined that forum yesterday with another money related matter).
The current provider (as part of my Insurance with Admiral) quoted £24 for 10 days.
So either option is much cheaper than a single policy with the RAC.
Stu
Thanks for all the reccomendations, the moneysaving expert advice looks good for a new policy and as my current cover runs out in early May it is likely to be worth taking (I actually joined that forum yesterday with another money related matter).
The current provider (as part of my Insurance with Admiral) quoted £24 for 10 days.
So either option is much cheaper than a single policy with the RAC.
Stu
