Breakdown in Europe
24/7 breakdown assistance while driving in Europe
The additional Breakdown in Europe cover on the annual travel insurance provides 24/7 breakdown assistance within Europe. This covers the car you are on holiday with and situations where the driver is no longer able to drive. You will be reimbursed for the costs of emergency repairs, towing, a replacement vehicle or the return of your car to the Netherlands.
What is covered and what is not?
You are insured for things such as:
- Assistance from a Dutch-speaking alarm centre
- Emergency roadside repairs
- Cost of towing to the nearest garage
- Alternative transport
- Extra accommodation expenses
You are not insured for things such as:
- The cost of repairs by a garage
- Running out of fuel
How does breakdown cover work?
If you have taken out the additional Breakdown in Europe cover option, you can call a Dutch-speaking alarm centre 24 hours per day. Simply call them if you have an accident or your car breaks down and they will arrange for emergency repairs to be carried out or for your car to be towed to the nearest garage.
Credit card: required for alternative transport
Are you abroad and do you need alternative transport? For example, because you had a breakdown with your own car? Then having a credit card is necessary in most cases. When renting a car abroad you almost always need a credit card as a deposit. The costs for the rental car will be reimbursed by your insurance. If you return the rental car neatly and on time, nothing will be debited from your credit card.
More additional cover options
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between this and the breakdown assistance included in my car insurance?
When you take out car insurance, you can also opt for additional breakdown cover. If you have this cover, we will arrange fast breakdown assistance if your car breaks down, and make sure that you get home safely.
The additional Breakdown in Europe cover option is more extensive than regular car insurance. Cover includes some of the extra accommodation expenses if your car breaks down, for example. The car you are on holiday with is also covered, even if it’s not your own car.
If you are going on holiday by car, you don’t need to be covered twice. By choosing the additional Breakdown in Europe cover option, you will be properly covered and won’t pay too much.
Why do I need the additional Breakdown in Europe cover option?
If your car breaks down while you’re on holiday, it’s good to know that you can count on assistance. The additional Breakdown in Europe cover option provides 24/7 assistance if you are driving within Europe and your car breaks down or the driver is no longer fit to drive. The costs of emergency repairs, towing, or transporting your car back to the Netherlands are covered. Replacement transport during your holiday is covered up to €150 per day for a period of up to 30 days.
How can I change the additional cover options for my travel insurance?
If you have annual travel insurance, you can change your additional cover options at any time. This means that you never pay too much and that you are properly insured for every type of trip.
Find out how to change your additional cover.
If you want to change the cover on your short-term travel insurance, please contact us by phone.
My car has broken down. What now?
What a nuisance - we hope that you are all right. Contact the ABN AMRO helpline on +31 26 400 23 45. You can always count on a fast response.