Drivers ‘failing to check cover for Europe’

June 25, 2008 by admin  
Filed under News, News-Insurance

More than 4.3 million Britons plan to drive their vehicles to Europe this summer but many fail to inform their insurer, a report has revealed.

Research published by car insurance supplier Sheila’s Wheels shows almost half of motorists now take their cars when holidaying in Europe, rather than choosing to catch an aeroplane.

Furthermore, 15 per cent of drivers admit simply assuming they are covered for driving overseas and would take their cars to Europe without checking.

It discovered that 18 per cent of people would check their documents before taking their cars abroad and only ten per cent would phone their insurance providers to check their cover was valid.

Jacky Brown at Sheila’s Wheels car insurance said: “When planning to take a car to Europe, it is crucial for motorists to call their insurer and tell them that they want to extend their level of cover for driving abroad.”

Sainsbury’s Bank also published research this week suggesting that 17 per cent of people plan to take their motors abroad during the next year.

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