Does AA cover you in France?

Does AA cover you in France?

We’ll cover you from the moment you leave home, to the moment you get back – whether you’re driving in France, Ireland or up to 44 countries across the continent. We cover vehicles of any age including cars, vans, motorcycles, campervans and caravans. We even cover towing behind.

What happens if you break down in Europe?

European breakdown cover means you’re protected if you break down in Europe. You can call an English-speaking helpline, who will arrange roadside assistance. If your vehicle can’t be fixed at the roadside, we’ll arrange for it to be taken to a local garage where repairs can be assessed.

Does my car insurance cover me in Europe?

When you register a car in any EU country, you must insure it for third party liability. This compulsory insurance is valid in all other EU countries. It covers you if you have an accident causing damage to property or injury to anyone other than the driver.

Does my car have insurance to drive in Europe?

You do not need to carry a green card when you drive in the EU (including Ireland), Andorra, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Serbia, and Switzerland. You still need valid vehicle insurance.

Do I need a green card to drive in Europe 2022?

You’ll need a green card, which proves your car is covered when driving in the EU. You can obtain a green card from your insurer, providing you contact them six weeks before departure. If you take a trailer or caravan, you’ll need a separate green card for them too.

What is the difference between roadside assistance and national recovery?

With our standard roadside assistance, we’ll tow your vehicle to the nearest garage for repairs if we can’t fix it at the roadside. When you add National Recovery, we’ll still try to fix your vehicle at the roadside.

Does my UK insurance cover me in Europe?

All UK vehicle insurance provides the minimum third party cover to drive in: the EU (including Ireland) Andorra.

Is my UK driving licence valid in Europe?

If you live and drive in an EU country, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway or Switzerland, you need to exchange your driving licence for a local one.

What happens if AA can’t fix car?

If your car can’t be repaired at the roadside, it’ll be towed back to any location of your choice, anywhere in the country.

Can I have both EU and UK driving licence?

EU licence-holders visiting the UK can continue to drive using their EU licence without needing an International Driving Permit.

Can I drive in the EU with a UK driving licence?

Yes, most UK drivers are still able to use their normal driving licence to drive in EU countries. There are some exceptions and what is called an International Driving Permit (IDP) may be needed.

Do UK citizens get free healthcare in Europe?

Apply for a GHIC A GHIC lets you get medically necessary state healthcare in Europe at a reduced cost or sometimes for free. If your EHIC is still in date, you do not need to apply for a new GHIC .

Do the AA take you home?

National Recovery We’ll take you, your vehicle and up to 7 passengers to wherever you need to be . We can take you back home, back to the start of your trip or on to the end of your journey. It’s useful if we can’t fix your vehicle at the roadside and a local garage can’t do the repair quickly.