Car Insurance. Ensure you insure properly before driving your car in Europe. Page 2

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Like two thirds of UK travellers taking holidays in Europe, ( personal secured loans ) you've taken your car assuming your current insurance policy covers you the same as in the UK. You may well be wrong!

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Switzerland, Croatia, Norway, Monaco, Iceland, San Marino, Liechtenstein. Countries further east such as Turkey, Romania and Bulgaria may not be so do call to make sure you know the facts before setting off.

Breakdown cover is also a consideration as you don't want to be stuck in a country where you don't know the language with a broken down car. Direct line can ( term assurance ) add this onto your insurance and only charge an extra £50 for a family of four, 2 week trip to France. The AA will cover you starting at £10.90 per day and the RAC charges start at £13.50 for 2 days cover.

Insurance isn't your only consideration as laws for driving vary from country to country. You will certainly want to mark your car with a GB sticker if your registration plate does not do so already. Also worth noting is the headlights on your car. You will need to make sure they don't dazzle in some countries and Scandinavia, Italy and Spain ( mortgage quotes ) all demand that you only drive with dipped headlights. Also check that local law does not ask that spare bulbs, high visibility jackets, reflective warning triangles, first aid kits and reflective warning triangles be carried.

You are also advised to carry your driving license (both the paper ( life insurance policies ) and card parts), insurance certificate, vehicle registration documents and your passport at all times whilst driving.

So, make sure your trip abroad is not spoilt by a moment of misfortune and check your car insurance before setting off. It only takes a moment and could save a lot of hassle and expense.