European Car Insurance

What is European car insurance?   

Sometimes it’s cheaper to take your car with you for short trips to Europe and less hassle than hiring another car. European car insurance covers you for the time you spend abroad in some European countries with your car.

Before I take my car to Europe, what do I have to do?

The level of cover you receive when taking your car to Europe can differ between insurers and it’s important you check your policy document to see the level of cover your insurer will give you.  But it’s important to also:

• Check if you need a Green Card

This is an international motor insurance certificate, and can be used to prove you’re insured. If you need one of these from us you’ll need to pay an administration fee and call us at least five days before you set off. We also recommend that you take your Certificate of Motor Insurance with you whether you have a Green Card or not

• Check the laws of the country you’re driving in

In France for example you could be fined for not having a high visibility vest, as well as other equipment in your car!

• Familiarise yourself with the road signs of where you’re travelling to

It might sound obvious but you’ll find your journey much less stressful if you don’t have to guess the road signs

What can Sheilas’ Wheels temporary European car insurance offer me?

The short term European car insurance we automatically give you lasts for 90 days and is equivalent to the protection you would receive if you’ve got third party only insurance .

On the other hand if you did want temporary European car insurance that matched the level of insurance cover you’ve got with us you would have to contact us before you set off and pay a fee.

What countries within Europe am I covered for?

Here is a list of the all countries that Sheilas’ Wheels European car insurance can cover you for:

Top tips for when you’re away

• Making a claim when abroad is stressful enough on its own. So we recommend you note down an emergency claims number, so it’s easy to find if you need it
• Keep your Certificate of Motor Insurance safe as well as your Green Card. Making a claim can be quite difficult and costly at the time, if you can’t find these documents