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News Release from: American Express | Subject: Insurance
Edited by the Insidemoneytalk Editorial
Team on 26 March 2007
Choose the right side and take cover
driving abroad
As the Easter getaway begins, crossing the Channel may be the start of a long journey across the continent.
Over 3.1 million1 Brits take their cars across the Channel each year Without the right insurance stranded British motorists can pay more than £20002 to get back home warns American Express Insurance Services
This article was originally published on Insidemoneytalk on 19 Feb 2007 at 8.00am (UK)
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American Express Insurance Services has created Emergency Vehicle Assistance Cover to offer drivers and passengers complete peace of mind when motoring on the Continent.
Policy benefits include: Roadside Parts and Assistance to get your car back up and running up to £1200, Vehicle Out Of Use cover for fire, theft, accidental damage or breakdown, Alternate Driver cover should the only driver become ill or unfit to continue driving, Repatriation for you and your car for fire, theft, accidental damage or breakdown, Break In Cover for emergency repairs caused be theft of attempted theft, Camping Cover - hiring suitable replacements or Band B accommodation should your tent (principal overnight accommodation) be stolen or accidentally damaged.
Joanne Field, Marketing Manager, American Express Insurance Services: "Our summer survey revealed that over one in ten holidaymakers (11%) have broken down whilst abroad - that's over 350,000 drivers who had to seek help with their cars whilst on holiday".
"Breaking down is never a pleasant experience, let alone when abroad".
"I would recommend that anyone driving on the continent checks their breakdown policy to ensure they are covered abroad." Emergency Vehicle Assistance Cover offers emergency helplines 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and includes UK cover.
Motorists have the reassurance of a UK point of contact who will guide them through how they will get them back on the road and to their destination.
Emergency Vehicle Assistance Cover starts at £24.50 for a 3 day trip or £62.95 for an Annual European cover for one car.
For more information contact American Express Insurance Services on 0800 587 4000.
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