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Breakdown (aa/rac)
Breakdown (aa/rac)
by Bevben07 » Tue Mar 19, 2013 5:42 pm
Hi,
We're driving a LHD car over from the UK (French plates) and re registering it in Spain. Is there any equivalent RAC/AA in Spain in case of the car breaking down?
We're driving a LHD car over from the UK (French plates) and re registering it in Spain. Is there any equivalent RAC/AA in Spain in case of the car breaking down?
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Re: Breakdown (aa/rac)
by Ian_and_Angie » Tue Mar 19, 2013 6:40 pm
I hope someone with more knowledge comes along as we are going to need this soon too but I have found this info on the web so far.
If you’re going to be motoring abroad or you live abroad and are going to be driving in Spain, it’s important to have motor breakdown insurance ( seguro de asistencia en carretera), which may also include holiday and travel insurance, including repatriation for your family and your car in the event of an accident or breakdown.
Motor breakdown insurance covering Spain and other European countries is provided by car insurance companies and Spanish motoring organisations. Insurance companies usually offer an optional accident and breakdown service (asistencia en viaje), which is adopted by some 75 per cent of Spanish motorists.
The breakdown service normally covers the policy holder, his spouse, single dependent children, and parents and grandparents living under the same roof. The 24-hour telephone number of the breakdown service’s head office is shown on a card, which should be kept in your vehicle.
If you have an accident or break down, you simply call the emergency number and give your location, and a recovery vehicle is sent to your aid. Although accidents are covered anywhere in Spain, in the event of a breakdown you must be a certain distance from your home, e.g. 15 or 25km (9 or 15mi).
The insurance provides for transportation in the event of a breakdown or illness, although transportation to hospital (if necessary) and medical treatment are covered up to a limited amount. An interest-free loan and an emergency message service is normally provided in the case of a robbery. The retrieval of your vehicle is also guaranteed from within Spain or abroad. If you’re unable to find spare parts locally to repair damage, your insurance company will arrange to have them shipped to you (at your expense).
Most foreign breakdown companies provide 24-hour centres where multilingual staff provide help and advice on motoring, medical, legal and travel matters. Some organisations also provide economical annual motoring policies for those who frequently travel abroad, e.g. owners of holiday homes in Spain.I should add that I stole this text from http://www.justlanded.com/english/Spain/Spain-Guide/Travel-Leisure/Car-Insurance
Another firm I have come accross but not investigated so far is RACE http://www.race.es
Angie
Breakdown Insurance
If you’re going to be motoring abroad or you live abroad and are going to be driving in Spain, it’s important to have motor breakdown insurance ( seguro de asistencia en carretera), which may also include holiday and travel insurance, including repatriation for your family and your car in the event of an accident or breakdown.
Motor breakdown insurance covering Spain and other European countries is provided by car insurance companies and Spanish motoring organisations. Insurance companies usually offer an optional accident and breakdown service (asistencia en viaje), which is adopted by some 75 per cent of Spanish motorists.
The breakdown service normally covers the policy holder, his spouse, single dependent children, and parents and grandparents living under the same roof. The 24-hour telephone number of the breakdown service’s head office is shown on a card, which should be kept in your vehicle.
If you have an accident or break down, you simply call the emergency number and give your location, and a recovery vehicle is sent to your aid. Although accidents are covered anywhere in Spain, in the event of a breakdown you must be a certain distance from your home, e.g. 15 or 25km (9 or 15mi).
The insurance provides for transportation in the event of a breakdown or illness, although transportation to hospital (if necessary) and medical treatment are covered up to a limited amount. An interest-free loan and an emergency message service is normally provided in the case of a robbery. The retrieval of your vehicle is also guaranteed from within Spain or abroad. If you’re unable to find spare parts locally to repair damage, your insurance company will arrange to have them shipped to you (at your expense).
Most foreign breakdown companies provide 24-hour centres where multilingual staff provide help and advice on motoring, medical, legal and travel matters. Some organisations also provide economical annual motoring policies for those who frequently travel abroad, e.g. owners of holiday homes in Spain.I should add that I stole this text from http://www.justlanded.com/english/Spain/Spain-Guide/Travel-Leisure/Car-Insurance
Another firm I have come accross but not investigated so far is RACE http://www.race.es
Angie
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Re: Breakdown (aa/rac)
by tonyhobbs » Wed Mar 20, 2013 3:51 pm
Re car breakdown, When I had a battery malfuction, Linea direct sent a breakdown truck to my house, and got me going (well the car).
about 35 mins wait, then I drove it to a garage, and renewed the battery. While I was at the garage Linea Direct phoned me to see if i was happy with the service!
about 35 mins wait, then I drove it to a garage, and renewed the battery. While I was at the garage Linea Direct phoned me to see if i was happy with the service!
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Re: Breakdown (aa/rac)
by Bevben07 » Thu Mar 28, 2013 3:41 pm
I discovered that I was covered in Europe with my bank account for breakdowns etc which is great till I change the car over to Spanish. We will be driving from Santander from 6pm and using Toll roads so will be arriving in Quesada early hours! Is there anything we should be aware of or any advice would be gratefully received. Thankyou.
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Re: Breakdown (aa/rac)
by marcliff » Mon Apr 01, 2013 9:28 am
From Santander to Quesada, the only toll road is the ring road around Madrid. All others are motorway standard with no tolls on. Santander to Burgos, Burgos to Madrid (R2/R3 around Madrid about €2.50), Madrid towards Valencia but then turn off to Albacete, Albacete to Elche and Elche to Quesada. About 9 hours if you stop a couple of times for a break and walk around. Petrol stations are mainly open 24 hours (and signed to say if they are) plus costs around Madrid are cheaper than here on the coast.
We used to use Green Flag breakdown services because they were cheaper than AA/RAC (by lots). Never had to use them so can't comment on the service.
We used to use Green Flag breakdown services because they were cheaper than AA/RAC (by lots). Never had to use them so can't comment on the service.
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Re: Breakdown (aa/rac)
by Bevben07 » Mon Apr 01, 2013 3:56 pm
Thank you for the information Marcliff it is very much appreciated.
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Re: Breakdown (aa/rac)
by RH1 » Sun Mar 05, 2017 4:31 pm
Does anyone have a good tip for car 24 hour cover please.
TIA
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