Problems with taking a 17 year old abroad

[jonco]

This should be a 'safe for work' question as it relates to the Zed and not a young lady.
Just had my combined Saga insurance/breakdown cover renewal through and been informed that European breakdown can no longer be offered as car is over 17years old.
A quick trawl through internet indicates the main players will either, not cover over 16 years old, or want £200 + for single trip to Zone 2 (which includes Italy and Spain). Have found one at £56 single trip but no idea on the company reputation/ reliability.
Have any `late teen' Euro trippers found anything better?

 

[TaffZee]

I have always used Green Flag, good rates and good cover, I was quoted £200+ for mine from the AA (because of the age of the car), Green flag done it for around £80

 

[jonco]

I have always used Green Flag, good rates and good cover, I was quoted £200+ for mine from the AA (because of the age of the car), Green flag done it for around £80

Thanks Jim - hope all OK with you.
I had Green Flag on a previous insurance and their service was great but when I tried Green Flag on-line quote this time they declined - I may give them a call and see whether I can get any further.
AA quote was £251 - RAC £214 - Compare breakdown £228 - Moneysupermarket - non available!

 

[miller1098]

We're insured with the NFU £38 for 2 weeks touring round Europe .very good service when we broke down

 

[jonco]

We're insured with the NFU £38 for 2 weeks touring round Europe .very good service when we broke down

That's a good rate Hugh - was it mate's rate.
I'll check them out but I note your car is the right side of the 16 year barrier most of them seem to apply. Mine's just gone over it and that makes the difference.

 

[jonco]

I'll check them out but I note your car is the right side of the 16 year barrier most of them seem to apply.

Just checked NFU on-line - they do not do a standalone breakdown it has to be an add-on to car insurance with either GreenFlag or RAC. Green Flag don't cover over 16 years old - RAC appear to bump rate up when over 10.

 

[MAURICE THE MARTIAN]

Have u thought of changing ins co to one that will cover it .
Just a thought.
Classic line and R H ins brokers usually inc euro cover.

 

[jonco]

Have u thought of changing ins co to one that will cover it .
Just a thought.
Classic line and R H ins brokers usually inc euro cover.

Hi Moz -
Thanks - making enquires at the moment on that basis. Changed to Saga 2 years ago because it was a very good deal compared to previous insurer. Situation now changed a bit as I had to claim last July when some **** hit the zed in a car park.
cheers
Colin

 

[t-tony]

I'm with BeWiser Colin, they are an agent and I haven't specifically asked about European travel but they may be worth talking to. My cover was with Aviva.

Tony.

 

[TaffZee]

Try These?

http://www.money.co.uk/breakdown-cover/car-breakdown-cover-for-older-cars.htm

 

[roadvoyager1]

Have u thought of changing ins co to one that will cover it .
Just a thought.
Classic line and R H ins brokers usually inc euro cover.

I changed to Classicline last year mainly to get cover for "Track Events" i.e. the Silverstone Parade lap, as an added benefit UK and European breakdown cover is included.