EUROPEAN BREAKDOWN COVER

What’s included in European breakdown cover?

If your journey judders to a standstill, here’s what you can expect from a Saga European car breakdown cover policy.

• Roadside assistance and breakdown recovery across 55 European countries and territories.
• Transportation to your departure point if you break down on the way.
• Access to a hire car for up to 14 days if your vehicle breaks down within 24 hours of your planned departure.

How do I buy European breakdown cover?

You can add breakdown cover when you get a car insurance quote online . To ensure your policy covers Europe, you would need to add Saga Premier breakdown. If you are already a Saga customer you can add Saga Premier to your policy at any time, contact us to get you covered for driving in Europe.

What to do if you break down in Europe

If you’re driving in Europe and your vehicle breaks down, this can of course be an unnerving experience. But there are steps you can take to ensure the safety of you and any other passengers before you make a claim.

If you break down on a motorway, you should pull into the hard shoulder as far to the left as you can. You should then turn on your hazard lights and if visibility is poor, you can leave your sidelights on. Once you and any passengers have safely exited the vehicle, wait behind the crash barrier for roadside assistance. You should avoid displaying your warning triangle as this could be a hazard on the motorway.

If you break down elsewhere, you should attempt to park in a safe place and follow the same process. You can display your warning triangle 45 metres behind your vehicle.