02/02/2005
Car insurance might not be your first thought when heading abroad, but ignoring it could be a costly mistake.
After shedding the January Blues many Brits will now be planning their next holiday.
Thanks to cheap flights and the booming UK economy Britons are taking more and more holidays, especially short breaks.
Many people will be heading to Europe for long weekends, perhaps taking their cars on the ferry or through the Channel Tunnel.
Access to your own vehicle is a convenient way of getting around and can make the whole business of visiting a foreign country more enjoyable.
But before you go it is vital that you check the small print of your car insurance policy to make sure that you're covered.
Having an accident abroad is stressful enough without having to foot the entire bill yourself.

An online quote will take less than a minute, and you can see just how much you could save.