19 March 2008
A large number of UK drivers do not know if their car insurance policies cover them when they head abroad on trips, new research from uSwitch.com has claimed.
In total, 17.2 million motorists are in the dark when it comes to their driving cover abroad, while extension of products can set them back a large amount, the organisation stated.
Various problems such as theft and injury are not included in deals under European Union regulations, uSwitch said, but some providers can make amendments to their original deals.
Insurance Expert at uSwitch.com Ashton Berkhauer noted that the situation could be averted if drivers opt to fully research deals.
He commented: "Consumers should look at the level of cover on offer and watch out for any restrictive clauses as to the number of consecutive days a car can be driven abroad before the driver must return to the UK."
Recent Thames Valley Safer Road Partnership figures suggested that more people caught speeding in the area - something that may impact on their car insurance - are opting to go on safety awareness programmes.
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