European Brakedown Cover

Discussion in 'Lounge' started by Lucazade, Jul 19, 2014.

  1. So was looking for a single trip Europe breakdown cover and co-op comes out the cheapest so been looking at their paperwork as to why.

    Wording for cover here:

    European Assistance
    If your vehicle is immobilised by a
    breakdown in Europe (including the UK
    part of your journey) we will arrange for
    a vehicle rescue operator to spend up to
    one hour to try to fix it. If it cannot be
    fixed we will arrange for the vehicle to
    be taken to a garage to be repaired at
    your cost. It also includes:
    1. Delivery of replacement parts.
    2. Alternative travel arrangements.
    3. Emergency car hire.
    4. Emergency accommodation.
    5. Emergency driver.
    6. Vehicle recovery to the UK.

    Transport to a local garage is for the vehicle,
    driver and up to 6 passengers. Labour
    charges and parts up to £200 are included
    to make your vehicle secure following theft
    or attempted theft of the vehicle.
    1. The cost of the parts is not covered.
    2. Travel for you and your passengers to your
    intended destination.
    3. Car hire up to £70 per day and £750 in total.
    4. B&B expenses up to £40 per person per day
    and £500 in total.
    5. A medical certificate is required before an
    emergency driver is provided.
    6. If your vehicle is not repaired before your
    planned return to the UK, cover includes
    transport costs to get you, your passengers
    and your vehicle home.

    Looking at above I see it as:

    Guy shows up to try and fix, will spend maximum 1h before taking it to mechanic.
    Trip to mechanic is included but obviously fee for repair is mine if more then 200GBP.
    Then there is car rental at maximum values in point 3, same for accommodation in point 4.

    For recovery to UK it is the usual line of it will be recovered unless recovery cost is higher then market value of vehicle.

    Now that leads me to ask a question if above happens do they not pay anything or will they cover part of the cost and I will make up the rest? Or maybe they take vehicle, pay out and jobs a good one? :)
     
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