European motorists given car insurance warning

Motorists intent on driving their vehicles on foreign soil this year, have not only been warned to make sure they have European car insurance, but that they should also confirm they are driving with comprehensive cover.

According to new research from Sainsbury's Car Insurance, 17 per cent of people are planning to tackle foreign roads within the next year, with almost half (48 per cent) of these admitting that they will drive in excess of 1,000 miles.

However, most will not tell their car insurance company of their plans meaning that they may see their UK comprehensive cover reduced to third party when abroad.

Joanne Mallon, Sainsbury's Car Insurance manager said: "Having an accident anywhere is bad enough but when abroad it can be compounded by a lack of local knowledge, to then find that the other party's damage is covered but not your own, is surely a blow worth avoiding."

Drivers have also been advised to be aware of the specialist driving laws which are present in individual countries.

As well as driving on the other side of the road, motorists may also have to follow laws such as carrying warning triangles or a full set of spare bulbs.

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